311911 — Roasted Nuts and Peanut Butter Manufacturing
Description
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in one or more of the following: (1) salting, roasting, drying, cooking, or canning nuts; (2) processing grains or seeds into snacks; and (3) manufacturing peanut butter and other nut butters.
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Manufacturing chocolate or candy-coated nuts and candy-covered popcorn--are classified in Industry
- Group 3113, Sugar and Confectionery Product Manufacturing; and
- Manufacturing soybean, sunflower, and other oilseed butters--are classified in Industry 31122, Starch and
- Vegetable Fats and Oils Manufacturing.
Overview Facts
| NAICS Code | 311911 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Roasted Nuts and Peanut Butter Manufacturing |
| SBA Size Standard | 750 employees |
| IRS PBA Code | 311900 (rolled-up match) |
| Sectors Hierarchy | Sector 31-33 → 311 → 3119 |
| 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 2068 - Salted and Roasted Nuts and Seeds (via SIC1987:2068→NAICS1997:311911→2002:311911→2007:311911→2012:311911→2017:311911→2022:311911)
- SIC 2099 - Food Preparations, NEC (via SIC1987:2099→NAICS1997:311911→2002:311911→2007:311911→2012:311911→2017:311911→2022:311911)
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 311911:
- 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 3119
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is 311911 a valid 2022 NAICS code?
NAICS 311911 is 'Roasted Nuts and Peanut Butter Manufacturing', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 31-33 (Manufacturing); the SBA small-business size standard is 750 employees.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 311911?
The SBA small business size standard for NAICS 311911 is 750 employees (based on employees).
What is the legacy SIC code mapping for 311911?
NAICS code 311911 maps to the legacy 1987 SIC codes: 2068 - Salted and Roasted Nuts and Seeds, 2099 - Food Preparations, NEC.