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424810 — Beer and Ale Merchant Wholesalers

NAICS 424810 is 'Beer and Ale Merchant Wholesalers', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 42 (Wholesale Trade); the SBA small-business size standard is 200 employees (defined under 13 CFR § 121.201).

Description

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of beer, ale, porter, and other fermented malt beverages (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).

Overview Facts

NAICS Structure: 424810 National Industry
Sector (2)
42
Wholesale Trade
Subsector (3)
424
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
Industry Group (4)
4248
Beer, Wine, and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers
Industry (5)
42481
Beer and Ale Merchant Wholesalers
National Industry (6)
424810
Beer and Ale Merchant Wholesalers

Legacy SIC Concordance

Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.

  • SIC 5181 - Beer and Ale (via SIC1987:5181→NAICS1997:42281→2002:424810→2007:424810→2012:424810→2017:424810→2022:424810)

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 L091 — Technical Representation Services: Fuels, Lubricants, Oils, and Waxes

Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Is NAICS code 424810 valid in 2022? ▾

Yes, 424810 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Beer and Ale Merchant Wholesalers' under Sector 42 in the official classification index.

What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 424810? ▾

The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of 200 employees for NAICS code 424810 (Beer and Ale Merchant Wholesalers), calculated based on employees.

What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 424810? ▾

According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 424810 (Beer and Ale Merchant Wholesalers) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 5181 - Beer and Ale.

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