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.
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
| NAICS Code | 523160 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Commodity Contracts Intermediation |
| SBA Size Standard | $47,000,000 |
| IRS PBA Code | 523160 (exact match) |
| Sectors Hierarchy | Sector 52 → 523 → 5231 |
| 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 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)
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
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.
- 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 5231
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is 523160 a valid 2022 NAICS code?
NAICS 523160 is 'Commodity Contracts Intermediation', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 52 (Finance and Insurance); the SBA small-business size standard is $47,000,000.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 523160?
The SBA small business size standard for NAICS 523160 is $47,000,000 (based on receipts).
What is the legacy SIC code mapping for 523160?
NAICS code 523160 maps to the legacy 1987 SIC codes: 6099 - Functions Related to Depository Banking, NEC, 6221 - Commodity Contracts Brokers and Dealers, 6799 - Investors, NEC.