SIC 5172 — Petroleum and Petroleum Products Wholesalers, Except Bulk Stations and Terminals
Description & Classification
SIC code 5172 representing 'Petroleum and Petroleum Products Wholesalers, Except Bulk Stations and Terminals' is an industry category in the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) system under U.S. OSHA and Federal procurement registers.
Modern NAICS Crosswalk
Trace the modern equivalent classifications in the 2022 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) database:
- NAICS 425120 - Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers (via SIC1987:5172→NAICS1997:42272→2002:425120→2007:425120→2012:425120→2017:425120→2022:425120)
- NAICS 424720 - Petroleum and Petroleum Products Merchant Wholesalers (except Bulk Stations and Terminals) (via SIC1987:5172→NAICS1997:42272→2002:424720→2007:424720→2012:424720→2017:424720→2022:424720)
Classification Details
| SIC Code | 5172 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Petroleum and Petroleum Products Wholesalers, Except Bulk Stations and Terminals |
| Division | Division F: Wholesale Trade |
| Major Group | Major Group 51: Wholesale Trade - Nondurable Goods |
| Source / Verified | US Census 1987 SIC Concordance / 2026-06-28 |
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for legacy SIC code 5172:
- SIC Codes Complete Compliance Guide — Detailed history and active legal applications of the SIC classification framework.
- Why Legacy SIC Codes Persist Guide — How credit systems and the SEC still rely on SIC metadata.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Trace industrial code conversions dynamically.
- SIC Major Group 51 Hub — View other legacy industries in this business division.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What industry does SIC code 5172 represent?
SIC 5172 is 'Petroleum and Petroleum Products Wholesalers, Except Bulk Stations and Terminals', a 4-digit Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code under Major Group 51: Wholesale Trade - Nondurable Goods (Division F: Wholesale Trade); it maps to modern 2022 NAICS code(s): 425120 (Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers), 424720 (Petroleum and Petroleum Products Merchant Wholesalers (except Bulk Stations and Terminals)).
What is the modern 2022 NAICS mapping for SIC 5172?
SIC code 5172 maps to modern NAICS codes: 425120 - Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers, 424720 - Petroleum and Petroleum Products Merchant Wholesalers (except Bulk Stations and Terminals).