311812 — Commercial Bakeries
Description
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing fresh and frozen bread and bread-type rolls and other fresh bakery (except cookies and crackers) products.
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Retailing bread and other bakery products not for immediate consumption made on the premises from
- flour, not from prepared dough--are classified in U.S. Industry 311811, Retail Bakeries;
- Manufacturing frozen bakery products (except bread)--are classified in U.S. Industry 311813, Frozen
- Cakes, Pies, and Other Pastries Manufacturing;
- Preparing and selling bakery products (e.g., cookies, pretzels) for immediate consumption--are classified in
- U.S. Industry 722515, Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars;
- Retailing bakery products not for immediate consumption made elsewhere--are classified in U.S. Industry
- 445291, Baked Goods Retailers;
- Manufacturing cookies and crackers--are classified in U.S. Industry 311821, Cookie and Cracker
- Manufacturing; and
- Manufacturing pretzels (except soft)--are classified in U.S. Industry 311919, Other Snack Food
- Manufacturing.
Overview Facts
| NAICS Code | 311812 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Commercial Bakeries |
| SBA Size Standard | 1,000 employees |
| IRS PBA Code | 311800 (rolled-up match) |
| Sectors Hierarchy | Sector 31-33 → 311 → 3118 |
| Source / Verified | US Census 2022 NAICS Manual / 2026-06-28 |
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 2051 - Bread and Other Bakery Products, Except Cookies and Crackers (via SIC1987:2051→NAICS1997:311812→2002:311812→2007:311812→2012:311812→2017:311812→2022:311812)
- SIC 2052 - Cookies and Crackers (via SIC1987:2052→NAICS1997:311812→2002:311812→2007:311812→2012:311812→2017:311812→2022:311812)
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 311812:
- Sector 31-33 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Manufacturing sector.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Look up mappings between legacy SIC codes and modern classifications.
- 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.
Related Industries in 3118
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is 311812 a valid 2022 NAICS code?
NAICS 311812 is 'Commercial Bakeries', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 31-33 (Manufacturing); the SBA small-business size standard is 1,000 employees.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 311812?
The SBA small business size standard for NAICS 311812 is 1,000 employees (based on employees).
What is the legacy SIC code mapping for 311812?
NAICS code 311812 maps to the legacy 1987 SIC codes: 2051 - Bread and Other Bakery Products, Except Cookies and Crackers, 2052 - Cookies and Crackers.