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425120 — Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers

Compiled & reviewed by the EntityCodes Editorial Team (Tech Labs FZ LLC) · Data verified: 2026-06-28
NAICS 425120 is 'Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 42 (Wholesale Trade); the SBA small-business size standard is 125 employees (defined under 13 CFR § 121.201).

Description

This industry comprises wholesale trade agents and brokers acting on behalf of buyers or sellers in the wholesale distribution of goods, including those that use the Internet or other electronic means to bring together buyers and sellers. Agents and brokers do not take title to the goods being sold but rather receive a commission or fee for their service. Agents and brokers for all durable and nondurable goods are included in this industry (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).

Illustrative Examples

  • Independent sales representatives
  • Manufacturers' sales representatives
  • Group purchasing organizations (acting as agents for goods distribution)

Overview Facts

NAICS Structure: 425120 National Industry
Sector (2)
42
Wholesale Trade
Subsector (3)
425
Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers
Industry Group (4)
4251
Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers
Industry (5)
42512
Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers
National Industry (6)
425120
Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers

Legacy SIC Concordance

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

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 L099 — Technical Representation Services: Miscellaneous

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

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Is NAICS code 425120 valid in 2022? ▾

Yes, 425120 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers' under Sector 42 in the official classification index.

What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 425120? ▾

The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of 125 employees for NAICS code 425120 (Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers), calculated based on employees.

What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 425120? ▾

According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 425120 (Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 5012 - Automobiles and Other Motor Vehicles, 5013 - Motor Vehicle Supplies and New Parts, 5014 - Tires and Tubes, 5015 - Motor Vehicle Parts, Used, 5021 - Furniture, 5023 - Homefurnishings, 5031 - Lumber, Plywood, Millwork, and Wood Panels, 5032 - Brick, Stone, and Related Construction Materials, 5033 - Roofing, Siding, and Insulation Materials, 5039 - Construction Materials, NEC, 5043 - Photographic Equipment and Supplies, 5044 - Office Equipment, 5045 - Computers and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software, 5046 - Commercial Equipment, NEC, 5047 - Medical, Dental and Hospital Equipment and Supplies, 5048 - Ophthalmic Goods, 5049 - Professional Equipment and Supplies, NEC, 5051 - Metals Service Centers and Offices, 5052 - Coal and Other Minerals and Ores, 5063 - Electrical Apparatus and Equipment, Wiring Supplies and Construction Materials, 5064 - Electrical Appliances, Television and Radio Sets, 5065 - Electronic Parts and Equipment, NEC, 5072 - Hardware, 5074 - Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies, 5075 - Warm Air Heating and Air-Conditioning Equipment and Supplies, 5078 - Refrigeration Equipment and Supplies, 5082 - Construction and Mining, 5083 - Farm and Garden Machinery and Equipment, 5084 - Industrial Machinery and Equipment, 5085 - Industrial Supplies, 5087 - Service Establishment Equipment and Supplies, 5088 - Transportation Equipment and Supplies, Except Motor Vehicles, 5091 - Sporting and Recreational Goods and Supplies, 5092 - Toys and Hobby Goods and Supplies, 5093 - Scrap and Waste Materials, 5094 - Jewelry, Watches, Precious Stones, and Precious Metals, 5099 - Durable Goods, NEC, 5111 - Printing and Writing Paper, 5112 - Stationery and Office Supplies, 5113 - Industrial and Personal Service Paper, 5122 - Drugs, Drug Proprietaries, and Druggists’ Sundries, 5131 - Piece Goods, Notions, and Other Dry Goods, 5136 - Men's and Boys' Clothing and Furnishings, 5137 - Women's, Children's and Infants' Clothing and Accessories, 5139 - Footwear, 5141 - Groceries, General Line, 5142 - Packaged Frozen Foods, 5143 - Dairy Products, Except Dried or Canned, 5144 - Poultry and Poultry Products, 5145 - Confectionery, 5146 - Fish and Seafoods, 5147 - Meat and Meat Products, 5148 - Fresh Fruits and Vegetables, 5149 - Groceries and Related Products, NEC, 5153 - Grain and Field Beans, 5154 - Livestock, 5159 - Farm-Product Raw Materials, NEC, 5162 - Plastics Materials and Basic Forms and Shapes, 5169 - Chemicals and Allied Products, NEC, 5172 - Petroleum and Petroleum Products Wholesalers, Except Bulk Stations and Terminals, 5181 - Beer and Ale, 5182 - Wine and Distilled Alcoholic Beverages, 5191 - Farm Supplies, 5192 - Books, Periodicals, and Newspapers, 5193 - Flowers, Nursery Stock, and Florists’ Supplies, 5194 - Tobacco and Tobacco Products, 5198 - Paints, Varnishes, and Supplies, 5199 - Nondurable Goods, NEC, 7389 - Business Services, 7822 - Motion Picture and Video Tape Distribution.

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