424450 — Confectionery Merchant Wholesalers
NAICS 424450 is 'Confectionery Merchant Wholesalers', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 42 (Wholesale Trade); the SBA small-business size standard is 225 employees.
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of confectioneries; salted or roasted nuts; popcorn; potato, corn, and similar chips; and/or fountain fruits and syrups.
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Merchant wholesale distribution of frozen pretzels--are classified in Industry 424420, Packaged Frozen
- Food Merchant Wholesalers;
- Merchant wholesale distribution of pretzels (except frozen) or soft drinks--are classified in Industry
- 424490, Other Grocery and Related Products Merchant Wholesalers; and
- Manufacturing and bottling soft drinks--are classified in U.S. Industry 312111, Soft Drink Manufacturing.
Overview Facts
| NAICS Code | 424450 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Confectionery Merchant Wholesalers |
| SBA Size Standard | 225 employees |
| IRS PBA Code | 424400 (rolled-up match) |
| Sectors Hierarchy | Sector 42 → 424 → 4244 |
| Source / Verified | US Census 2022 NAICS Manual / 2026-06-28 |
NAICS Structure: 424450
National Industry
Sector (2)
42
Wholesale Trade
Subsector (3)
424
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
Industry Group (4)
4244
Grocery and Related Product Merchant Wholesalers
Industry (5)
42445
Confectionery Merchant Wholesalers
National Industry (6)
424450
Confectionery Merchant Wholesalers
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 5145 - Confectionery (via SIC1987:5145→NAICS1997:42245→2002:424450→2007:424450→2012:424450→2017:424450→2022:424450)
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 424450:
- Sector 42 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Wholesale Trade 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 4244
424410 - General Line Grocery Merchant Wholesaler...424420 - Packaged Frozen Food Merchant Wholesaler...424430 - Dairy Product (except Dried or Canned) M...424440 - Poultry and Poultry Product Merchant Who...424460 - Fish and Seafood Merchant Wholesalers...424470 - Meat and Meat Product Merchant Wholesale...
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is 424450 a valid 2022 NAICS code?
NAICS 424450 is 'Confectionery Merchant Wholesalers', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 42 (Wholesale Trade); the SBA small-business size standard is 225 employees.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 424450?
The SBA small business size standard for NAICS 424450 is 225 employees (based on employees).
What is the legacy SIC code mapping for 424450?
NAICS code 424450 maps to the legacy 1987 SIC codes: 5145 - Confectionery.