445292 — Confectionery and Nut Retailers
Description
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing candy and other confections, nuts, and popcorn not for immediate consumption and not made on the premises (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Selling confectionery goods and nuts made on the premises and not packaged for immediate consumption--
- are classified in Industry Group 3113, Sugar and Confectionery Product Manufacturing;
- Preparing and/or serving snack foods (e.g., doughnuts, bagels, ice cream, popcorn) for immediate
- consumption on or near the premises--are classified in U.S. Industry 722515, Snack and Nonalcoholic
- Beverage Bars; and
- Retailing baked goods made on the premises but not for immediate consumption--are classified in U.S.
- Industry 311811, Retail Bakeries.
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 5441 - Candy, Nut, and Confectionery Stores (via SIC1987:5441→NAICS1997:445292→2002:445292→2007:445292→2012:445292→2017:445292→2022:445292)
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 445292 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 445292 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Confectionery and Nut Retailers' under Sector 44-45 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 445292? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of $19,500,000 for NAICS code 445292 (Confectionery and Nut Retailers), calculated based on receipts.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 445292? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 445292 (Confectionery and Nut Retailers) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 5441 - Candy, Nut, and Confectionery Stores.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 445292:
- Sector 44-45 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Retail Trade sector.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Look up mappings between legacy SIC codes and modern classifications.
- NAICS 445292 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Confectionery and Nut Retailers).
- 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.