Industry Description
This industry comprises: (1) establishments primarily engaged in operating gas distribution systems (e.g., mains, meters); (2) establishments known as gas marketers that buy gas from the well and sell it to a distribution system; (3) establishments known as gas brokers or agents that arrange the sale of gas over gas distribution systems operated by others; and (4) establishments primarily engaged in transmitting and distributing gas to final consumers.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
Business Examples
Common types of business activities within NAICS 221210 - Natural Gas Distribution are:
- Distribution of manufactured gas
- Gas, natural, distribution
- Natural gas distribution systems
- Coke oven gas distribution
- Gas, manufactured, distribution
- Gas, mixed natural and manufactured, distribution
- Natural gas distribution with transmission
- Natural gas marketers
- Natural gas brokers
- Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) distribution through mains
- Manufactured gas distribution
- Blue gas, carbureted, distribution
- Distribution of natural gas
IBISWorld Industry Research Report
Natural Gas Distribution in the US (22121)
Revenue 2025
$222.5bn
Growth 2025
27.40%
Key Trends
Operators have endured wild swings in revenue due to extremely volatile market conditions
The industry experienced massive price declines as a result of a deadfall in demand
Domestic natural gas prices may fall slightly as upstream production comes back online
Products and Services
Similar Industries
For some business types, there may be a similar industry to 221210 - Natural Gas Distribution that is a better classification match. Establishments primarily engaged in:
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NAICS Cross Reference
Retailing liquefied petroleum (LP) gas via direct selling--are classified in Industry 454310, Fuel Dealers.
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NAICS Cross Reference
Pipeline transportation of natural gas from process plants to local distribution systems--are classified in Industry 486210, Pipeline Transportation of Natural Gas; and
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NAICS Hierarchy 221210 - Natural Gas Distribution
NAICS Code 221210 - Natural Gas Distribution sits in the 2-digit Natural Gas Distribution 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: 22
Sector Title: Utilities
3 Digits 4 Digits 5 Digits 6 Digits
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2211 Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution
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22111 Electric Power Generation
- 221111 Hydroelectric Power Generation
- 221112 Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation
- 221113 Nuclear Electric Power Generation
- 221114 Solar Electric Power Generation
- 221115 Wind Electric Power Generation
- 221116 Geothermal Electric Power Generation
- 221117 Biomass Electric Power Generation
- 221118 Other Electric Power Generation
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22112 Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution
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2212 Natural Gas Distribution
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22121 Natural Gas Distribution
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2213 Water, Sewage and Other Systems
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22131 Water Supply and Irrigation Systems
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22132 Sewage Treatment Facilities
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22133 Steam and Air-Conditioning Supply
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