Industry Description
Establishments primarily engaged in the production of finfish and shellfish, such as crustaceans and mollusks, within a confined space and under controlled feeding, sanitation, and harvesting procedures. Establishments primarily engaged in hatching fish and in operating fishing preserves are classified in Industry 0921.
Business Examples
Common types of business activities within US SIC 0273 - Animal Aquaculture are:
- Catfish farms
- Crustacean farms
- Finfish farms
- Fish farms, except hatcheries
- Goldfish farms
- Minnow farms
- Mollusk farms
- Tropical aquarium fish farms
- Trout farms
IBISWorld Industry Research Report
Fish & Seafood Aquaculture in the US (11251)
Revenue 2024
$2.4bn
Growth 2024
-0.01%
Key Trends
Revenue growth has been challenged by the widespread effects of the pandemic
Higher prices have ushered in elevated revenue despite falling consumption
A falling TWI will relieve the industry of some import competition
Products and Services
US-SIC Hierarchy 0273 - Animal Aquaculture
US-SIC Code 0273 - Animal Aquaculture sits in the 2-digit Animal Aquaculture 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 0273 - Animal Aquaculture
For business marketing and targeting, US SIC Codes have been extended to provide more specific classifications within US-SIC 0273 - Animal Aquaculture. Extended US SIC Codes are being continuously updated to reflect the current business environment.
8 Digit SIC Codes
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02730000 Animal aquaculture
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02730100 Finfish farms
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02730101 Catfish farm
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02730102 Goldfish farm
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02730103 Minnow farm
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02730104 Tropical fish farm
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02730105 Trout farm
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02730200 Shellfish farms
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02730201 Crustacean farm
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02730202 Mollusk farm
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