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Sector: 11 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting

NAICS Code 114112 - Shellfish Fishing

Industry Description

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the commercial catching or taking of shellfish (e.g., clams, crabs, lobsters, mussels, oysters, sea urchins, shrimp) from their natural habitat.

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Business Examples

Common types of business activities within NAICS 114112 - Shellfish Fishing are:

  • Sea urchin fishing
  • Mussel fishing
  • Shellfish fishing (e.g., clam, crab, oyster, shrimp)
  • Octopus fishing
  • Crabbing
  • Clam digging
  • Crayfish fishing
  • Lobster fishing
  • Oyster dredging
  • Scallop fishing
  • Shrimp fishing
  • Fisheries, shellfish
  • Squid fishing

IBISWorld Industry Research Report

Fishing in the US (11411)

Revenue 2025

$5.2bn

Growth 2025

-3.36%

Key Trends

  • COVID-19 caused revenue to plunge

  • Revenue stalled significantly because of COVID-19

  • Surging exports will boost revenue

Products and Services

Similar Industries

For some business types, there may be a similar industry to 114112 - Shellfish Fishing that is a better classification match. Establishments primarily engaged in:

NAICS Hierarchy 114112 - Shellfish Fishing

NAICS Code 114112 - Shellfish Fishing sits in the 2-digit Shellfish Fishing sector. NAICS codes can be 2- to 6-digits and the further along the hierarchy, the more detailed and specific the category will be. Learn more about the structure of NAICS codes

2 Digits: 11

Sector Title: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting

3 Digits 4 Digits 5 Digits 6 Digits

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