523160 — Commodity Contracts Intermediation
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in acting as principals (i.e., investors who buy or sell for their own account) in buying or selling spot or futures commodity contracts or options, such as precious metals, foreign currency, oil, or agricultural products, generally on a spread basis, or acting as agents (i.e., brokers) in buying or selling spot or futures commodity contracts or options on a commission or transaction fee basis (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Illustrative Examples
- Commodity contract trading companies
- Commodity contracts brokerages
- Commodity futures brokerages
- Futures commodity contracts dealing (i.e., acting as a principal in dealing commodities to investors)
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 6099 - Functions Related to Depository Banking, NEC (via SIC1987:6099→NAICS1997:52313→2002:523130→2007:523130→2012:523130→2017:523130→2022:523160)
- SIC 6221 - Commodity Contracts Brokers and Dealers (via SIC1987:6221→NAICS1997:52313→2002:523130→2007:523130→2012:523130→2017:523130→2022:523160)
- SIC 6799 - Investors, NEC (via SIC1987:6799→NAICS1997:52313→2002:523130→2007:523130→2012:523130→2017:523130→2022:523160)
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 R711 — Banking Services(includes accepting and cashing government checks and other payment instruments, accepting direct deposits, accepting payments to the government from the public)
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 523160 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 523160 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Commodity Contracts Intermediation' under Sector 52 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 523160? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of $47,000,000 for NAICS code 523160 (Commodity Contracts Intermediation), calculated based on receipts.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 523160? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 523160 (Commodity Contracts Intermediation) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 6099 - Functions Related to Depository Banking, NEC, 6221 - Commodity Contracts Brokers and Dealers, 6799 - Investors, NEC.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 523160:
- Sector 52 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Finance and Insurance sector.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Look up mappings between legacy SIC codes and modern classifications.
- NAICS 523160 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Commodity Contracts Intermediation).
- 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.