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US Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code Lookup

Division: A - Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishing

US-SIC Code 0251 - Broiler, Fryer, and Roaster Chickens

Industry Description

Establishments primarily engaged in the production of chickens for slaughter, including those grown under contract.

Business Examples

Common types of business activities within US SIC 0251 - Broiler, Fryer, and Roaster Chickens are:

  • Broiler chickens, raising of
  • Chicken farms or ranches, raising for slaughter
  • Cornish hen farms
  • Frying chickens, raising of
  • Roasting chickens, raising of

IBISWorld Industry Research Report

Chicken & Turkey Meat Production in the US (11235)

Revenue 2025

$50.5bn

Growth 2025

0.79%

Key Trends

  • Demand from downstream meat processors will rise

  • The competitive and volatile nature of the industry has kept new farms from entering the industry

  • Competition from beef and pork producers is expected to keep the price of poultry meat low

Products and Services

US-SIC Hierarchy 0251 - Broiler, Fryer, and Roaster Chickens

US-SIC Code 0251 - Broiler, Fryer, and Roaster Chickens sits in the 2-digit Broiler, Fryer, and Roaster Chickens 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

Extended US-SIC Hierarchy for 0251 - Broiler, Fryer, and Roaster Chickens

For business marketing and targeting, US SIC Codes have been extended to provide more specific classifications within US-SIC 0251 - Broiler, Fryer, and Roaster Chickens. Extended US SIC Codes are being continuously updated to reflect the current business environment.

8 Digit SIC Codes

  • 02510000 Broiler, fryer, and roaster chickens
  • 02519900 Broiler, fryer, and roaster chickens, nec
  • 02519901 Broiling chickens, raising of
  • 02519902 Capons, raising of
  • 02519903 Cornish hens, raising of
  • 02519904 Frying chickens, raising of
  • 02519905 Roasting chickens, raising of

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Each US SIC Code is part of a Division, which corresponds with a numerical range. Select a Division category from the table below, then drill down to discover the industries within that Division.

Division US-SIC Code Sector title
A 01-09 Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishing
B 10-14 Mining
C 15-17 Construction
D 20-39 Manufacturing
E 40-49 Transportation, Communications, Electric, Gas, and Sanitary Services
F 50-51 Wholesale Trade
G 52-59 Retail Trade
H 60-67 Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate
I 70-89 Services
J 90-99 Public Administration

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