Industry Description
This industry comprises establishments (except those known as home centers, paint and wallpaper stores, and hardware stores) primarily engaged in retailing specialized lines of new building materials, such as lumber, fencing, glass, doors, plumbing fixtures and supplies, electrical supplies, prefabricated buildings and kits, and kitchen and bath cabinets and countertops to be installed.
Illustrative Examples:
Electrical supply stores
Kitchen cabinet (except custom) stores
Fencing dealers
Lumber yards, retail
Floor covering stores, wood or ceramic tile only
Plumbing supply stores
Garage door dealers
Prefabricated building dealers
Glass stores
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Business Examples
Common types of business activities within NAICS 444190 - Other Building Material Dealers are:
- Glass stores
- Floor covering stores, wood or ceramic tile only
- Hardwood flooring dealers
- Kitchen cabinet (except custom) stores
- Window stores
- Tile stores, ceramic
- Cabinet stores, kitchen (except custom), to be installed
- Plumbing supply stores
- Ceramic tile stores
- Ceiling fan stores
- Siding dealers
- Masonry (e.g., block, brick, stone) dealers
- Garage door dealers
- Lumber retailing yards
- Door stores
- Fencing dealers
- Building materials supply dealers
- Lighting fixture stores
- Prefabricated building dealers
- Roofing material dealers
- Electrical supply stores
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Lumber & Building Material Stores in the US (44419)
Revenue 2025
$160.8bn
Growth 2025
0.40%
Key Trends
The number of companies has decreased slightly due to consolidation
The price of lumber increased dramatically in 2022 amid high demand
Industry profit is forecast to remain somewhat stable moving forward
Products and Services
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For some business types, there may be a similar industry to 444190 - Other Building Material Dealers that is a better classification match. Establishments primarily engaged in:
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NAICS Cross Reference
Installing electrical supplies, such as lighting fixtures and ceiling fans--are classified in Industry 238210, Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors;
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Installing plumbing fixtures and supplies--are classified in Industry 238220, Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors;
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Providing carpentry/installation services for products--are classified in Industry 238350, Finish Carpentry Contractors;
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Making custom furniture (e.g., kitchen cabinets)--are classified in Subsector 337, Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing;
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Retailing a general line of home repair and improvement materials and supplies, known as home centers--are classified in Industry 444110, Home Centers.
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Retailing paint and wallpaper, known as paint and wallpaper stores--are classified in Industry 444120, Paint and Wallpaper Stores; and
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Retailing a general line of new hardware items, known as hardware stores--are classified in Industry 444130, Hardware Stores;
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Retailing used building materials--are classified in Industry 453310, Used Merchandise Stores;
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Retailing building materials via electronic home shopping, mail-order, or direct sale--are classified in Subsector 454, Nonstore Retailers;
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NAICS Hierarchy 444190 - Other Building Material Dealers
NAICS Code 444190 - Other Building Material Dealers sits in the 2-digit Other Building Material Dealers 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: 44-45
Sector Title: Retail Trade
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4411 Automobile Dealers
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44111 New Car Dealers
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44112 Used Car Dealers
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4412 Other Motor Vehicle Dealers
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44121 Recreational Vehicle Dealers
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44122 Motorcycle, Boat, and Other Motor Vehicle Dealers
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4413 Automotive Parts, Accessories, and Tire Stores
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44131 Automotive Parts and Accessories Stores
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44132 Tire Dealers
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4421 Furniture Stores
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44211 Furniture Stores
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4422 Home Furnishings Stores
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44221 Floor Covering Stores
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44229 Other Home Furnishings Stores
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4431 Electronics and Appliance Stores
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44314 Electronics and Appliance Stores
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4441 Building Material and Supplies Dealers
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44411 Home Centers
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44412 Paint and Wallpaper Stores
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44413 Hardware Stores
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44419 Other Building Material Dealers
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4442 Lawn and Garden Equipment and Supplies Stores
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44421 Outdoor Power Equipment Stores
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44422 Nursery, Garden Center, and Farm Supply Stores
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4451 Grocery Stores
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44511 Supermarkets and Other Grocery (except Convenience) Stores
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44512 Convenience Stores
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4452 Specialty Food Stores
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44521 Meat Markets
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44522 Fish and Seafood Markets
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44523 Fruit and Vegetable Markets
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44529 Other Specialty Food Stores
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4453 Beer, Wine, and Liquor Stores
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44531 Beer, Wine, and Liquor Stores
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4461 Health and Personal Care Stores
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44611 Pharmacies and Drug Stores
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44612 Cosmetics, Beauty Supplies, and Perfume Stores
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44613 Optical Goods Stores
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44619 Other Health and Personal Care Stores
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4471 Gasoline Stations
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44711 Gasoline Stations with Convenience Stores
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44719 Other Gasoline Stations
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4481 Clothing Stores
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44811 Men's Clothing Stores
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44812 Women's Clothing Stores
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44813 Children's and Infants' Clothing Stores
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44814 Family Clothing Stores
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44815 Clothing Accessories Stores
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44819 Other Clothing Stores
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4482 Shoe Stores
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44821 Shoe Stores
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4483 Jewelry, Luggage, and Leather Goods Stores
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44831 Jewelry Stores
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44832 Luggage and Leather Goods Stores
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