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US Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code Lookup

Division: F - Wholesale Trade

US-SIC Code 5139 - Footwear

Industry Description

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of footwear (including athletic) of leather, rubber, and other materials.

Business Examples

Common types of business activities within US SIC 5139 - Footwear are:

  • Athletic footwear-wholesale
  • Footwear-wholesale
  • Shoe accessories-wholesale
  • Shoes-wholesale

IBISWorld Industry Research Report

Footwear Wholesaling in the US (42434)

Revenue 2025

$45.5bn

Growth 2025

0.86%

Key Trends

  • The growing popularity of discount stores and athletic and sporting goods stores has been a boon to footwear wholesalers

  • Nosediving demand in 2020 decreased industry revenue considerably

  • Industry revenue will return to growth

Products and Services

US-SIC Hierarchy 5139 - Footwear

US-SIC Code 5139 - Footwear sits in the 2-digit Footwear 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: F

Division Title: Wholesale Trade

2 Digits 3 Digits 4 Digits

Extended US-SIC Hierarchy for 5139 - Footwear

For business marketing and targeting, US SIC Codes have been extended to provide more specific classifications within US-SIC 5139 - Footwear. Extended US SIC Codes are being continuously updated to reflect the current business environment.

6 Digit SIC Codes

  • 513901 Boots-wholesale
  • 513902 Shoes-wholesale
  • 513909 Slippers-wholesale
  • 513910 Shoe fabrics (wholesale)
  • 513911 Rubber & plastic footwear-whol & mfrs

8 Digit SIC Codes

  • 51390000 Footwear
  • 51399900 Footwear, nec
  • 51399901 Boots
  • 51399902 Footwear, athletic
  • 51399903 Shoe accessories
  • 51399904 Shoes
  • 51399905 Slippers, house

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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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