424510 — Grain and Field Bean Merchant Wholesalers
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of grains, such as corn, wheat, oats, barley, and unpolished rice; dry beans; and soybeans and other inedible beans. Included in this industry are establishments primarily engaged in operating country or terminal grain elevators primarily for the purpose of wholesaling (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Merchant wholesale distribution of field and garden seeds--are classified in Industry 424910, Farm
- Supplies Merchant Wholesalers; and
- Operating grain elevators for storage only--are classified in Industry 493130, Farm Product Warehousing
- and Storage.
Overview Facts
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 5153 - Grain and Field Beans (via SIC1987:5153→NAICS1997:42251→2002:424510→2007:424510→2012:424510→2017:424510→2022:424510)
Suggested Product Service Codes (Advisory)
The following Product Service Codes (PSCs) are advisory suggestions aligned with this NAICS code. Note: NAICS and PSC codes map to different dimensions of procurement (industry vs. product/service). There is no official binding 1:1 crosswalk.
- PSC 8920 — Bakery and Cereal Products
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 424510 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 424510 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Grain and Field Bean Merchant Wholesalers' under Sector 42 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 424510? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of 200 employees for NAICS code 424510 (Grain and Field Bean Merchant Wholesalers), calculated based on employees.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 424510? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 424510 (Grain and Field Bean Merchant Wholesalers) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 5153 - Grain and Field Beans.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 424510:
- Sector 42 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Wholesale Trade sector.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Look up mappings between legacy SIC codes and modern classifications.
- NAICS 424510 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Grain and Field Bean Merchant Wholesalers).
- SBA Size Standards Guide — Complete rules and averaging periods for small business classifications.
- Calculating Annual Receipts Guide — Detailed worked example of revenue calculation rules.
- IRS Principal Business Activity Guide — How NAICS codes map to corporate and entity tax filings.