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US Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code Lookup

Division: F - Wholesale Trade

US-SIC Code 5141 - Groceries, General Line

Industry Description

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of a general line of groceries. Establishments primarily engaged in roasting coffee, blending tea, or grinding and packaging spices are classified in Manufacturing, Major Group 20.

Business Examples

Common types of business activities within US SIC 5141 - Groceries, General Line are:

  • Food brokers, general line-wholesale
  • Groceries, general line-wholesale

IBISWorld Industry Research Report

Grocery Wholesaling in the US (42441)

Revenue 2025

$298.2bn

Growth 2025

0.77%

Key Trends

  • The disproportionate size of industry players has contributed to industry consolidation over the past decade

  • Improving economic conditions have prompted industry revenue to grow

  • Competition among industry participants will continue to intensify

Products and Services

US-SIC Hierarchy 5141 - Groceries, General Line

US-SIC Code 5141 - Groceries, General Line sits in the 2-digit Groceries, General Line 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 5141 - Groceries, General Line

For business marketing and targeting, US SIC Codes have been extended to provide more specific classifications within US-SIC 5141 - Groceries, General Line. Extended US SIC Codes are being continuously updated to reflect the current business environment.

6 Digit SIC Codes

  • 514101 Food products (wholesale)
  • 514102 Food brokers
  • 514103 Foods-dehydrated (wholesale)
  • 514104 Mexican food products-wholesale
  • 514105 Grocers-wholesale
  • 514106 Delicatessens-wholesale
  • 514107 Food bulk (wholesale)
  • 514109 Markets & grocers equip & supls (whol)
  • 514111 Food agents
  • 514112 Food service-supplies (wholesale)
  • 514113 Kosher food products-wholesale
  • 514114 Macaroni products (wholesale)
  • 514115 Horseradish (wholesale)

8 Digit SIC Codes

  • 51410000 Groceries, general line
  • 51419900 Groceries, general line, nec
  • 51419901 Food brokers

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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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