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US Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code Lookup

Division: F - Wholesale Trade

US-SIC Code 5181 - Beer and Ale

Industry Description

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of beer, ale, porter, and other fermented malt beverages.

Business Examples

Common types of business activities within US SIC 5181 - Beer and Ale are:

  • Ale-wholesale
  • Beer and other fermented malt liquors-wholesale Porter-wholesale

IBISWorld Industry Research Report

Beer Wholesaling in the US (42481)

Revenue 2025

$94.7bn

Growth 2025

1.32%

Key Trends

  • Small-scale craft breweries have become increasingly popular among consumers

  • Beer excise taxes are usually put onto retailers

  • Increased interest in craft beers will support industry growth

Products and Services

US-SIC Hierarchy 5181 - Beer and Ale

US-SIC Code 5181 - Beer and Ale sits in the 2-digit Beer and Ale 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 5181 - Beer and Ale

For business marketing and targeting, US SIC Codes have been extended to provide more specific classifications within US-SIC 5181 - Beer and Ale. Extended US SIC Codes are being continuously updated to reflect the current business environment.

6 Digit SIC Codes

  • 518101 Beer & ale-wholesale

8 Digit SIC Codes

  • 51810000 Beer and ale
  • 51819900 Beer and ale, nec
  • 51819901 Ale
  • 51819902 Beer and other fermented malt liquors
  • 51819903 Porter

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US SIC Code Directory

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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