Industry Description
Establishments primarily engaged in the production of sheep, lambs, goats, goats' milk, wool, and mohair, including the operation of lamb feedlots, on their own account or on a contract or fee basis.
Business Examples
Common types of business activities within US SIC 0214 - Sheep and Goats are:
- Feedlots, lamb
- Goat farms
- Goats'milk production
- Mohair production
- Sheep feeding farms and ranches
- Sheep raising farms and ranches
- Wool production
IBISWorld Industry Research Report
Sheep Farming in the US (11241)
Revenue 2025
$0.6bn
Growth 2025
-10.43%
Key Trends
Since farms were considered essential work in the coronavirus pandemic, farms were able to operate in-person
While hikes in meat prices stem from growth for this industry, it is not entirely beneficial for consumers that have to endure these hikes in prices
Stable demand for mutton and lamb due to local and organic food movements will continue to benefit this industry
Products and Services
US-SIC Hierarchy 0214 - Sheep and Goats
US-SIC Code 0214 - Sheep and Goats sits in the 2-digit Sheep and Goats sector. US SIC codes can be 2 to 8 digits and the further along the hierarchy, the more detailed and specific the category will be.
Division: A
Division Title: Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishing
2 Digits 3 Digits 4 Digits
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011 Cash Grains
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013 Field Crops, Except Cash Grains
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016 Vegetables and Melons
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017 Fruits and Tree Nuts
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018 Horticultural Specialties
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019 General Farms, Primarily Crop
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021 Livestock, Except Dairy and Poultry
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024 Dairy Farms
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025 Poultry and Eggs
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027 Animal Specialties
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029 General Farms, Primarily Livestock and Animal
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071 Soil Preparation Services
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072 Crop Services
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074 Veterinary Services
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075 Animal Services, Except Veterinary
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076 Farm Labor and Management Services
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078 Landscape and Horticultural Services
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081 Timber Tracts
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083 Forest Nurseries and Gathering of Forest
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085 Forestry Services
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091 Commercial Fishing
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092 Fish Hatcheries and Preserves
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097 Hunting and Trapping, and Game Propagation
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Extended US-SIC Hierarchy for 0214 - Sheep and Goats
For business marketing and targeting, US SIC Codes have been extended to provide more specific classifications within US-SIC 0214 - Sheep and Goats. Extended US SIC Codes are being continuously updated to reflect the current business environment.
8 Digit SIC Codes
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02140000 Sheep and goats
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02140100 Goats
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02140101 Goat farm
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02140102 Goats' milk production
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02140103 Mohair production
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02140200 Sheep
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02140201 Lamb feedlot
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02140202 Sheep feeding farm
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02140203 Sheep raising farm
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02140204 Wool production
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