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US Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code Lookup

Division: F - Wholesale Trade

US-SIC Code 5146 - Fish and Seafoods

Industry Description

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution (but not packaging) of fresh, cured, or frozen fish and seafoods, except canned or packaged frozen. The preparation of fresh or frozen packaged fish and other seafood, and the shucking and packing of fresh oysters in nonsealed containers, are classified in Manufacturing, Industry 2092. Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of canned seafood are classified in Industry 5149, and those distributing packaged frozen foods are classified in Industry 5142.

Business Examples

Common types of business activities within US SIC 5146 - Fish and Seafoods are:

  • Fish fresh-wholesale
  • Fish frozen except packaged-wholesale
  • Fish, cured-wholesale
  • Seafoods, not canned or frozen packaged-wholesale

IBISWorld Industry Research Report

Fish & Seafood Wholesaling in the US (42446)

Revenue 2025

$24bn

Growth 2025

-0.29%

Key Trends

  • Much of the revenue growth during the current period is a result of significant cost inflation

  • Demand from grocery stores has been the strongest supporter of industry activity, although beneficial trends have been sidetracked by the virus

  • Consumers' health-related perceptions concerning seafood will likely remain an important factor in sustaining demand

Products and Services

US-SIC Hierarchy 5146 - Fish and Seafoods

US-SIC Code 5146 - Fish and Seafoods sits in the 2-digit Fish and Seafoods 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 5146 - Fish and Seafoods

For business marketing and targeting, US SIC Codes have been extended to provide more specific classifications within US-SIC 5146 - Fish and Seafoods. Extended US SIC Codes are being continuously updated to reflect the current business environment.

6 Digit SIC Codes

  • 514601 Seafood-wholesale
  • 514602 Oysters-wholesale
  • 514603 Shrimp-wholesale
  • 514604 Fish & seafood-brokers

8 Digit SIC Codes

  • 51460000 Fish and seafoods
  • 51469900 Fish and seafoods, nec
  • 51469901 Fish, cured
  • 51469902 Fish, fresh
  • 51469903 Fish, frozen, unpackaged
  • 51469904 Seafoods

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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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