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US Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code Lookup

Division: G - Retail Trade

US-SIC Code 5962 - Automatic Merchandising Machine Operators

Industry Description

Establishments primarily engaged in the retail sale of products by means of automatic merchandising units, also referred to as vending machines. This industry does not include the operation of coin-operated service machines, such as music machines, amusement and game machines, and lockers and scales. Insurance policies sold through vending machines are classified in Insurance, Major Group 63 or Major Group 64. Establishments primarily engaged in operating music machines, amusement and game machines, lockers and scales, and most other coin-operated service machines, are classified in Services, Division I.

Business Examples

Common types of business activities within US SIC 5962 - Automatic Merchandising Machine Operators are:

  • Coin-operated machines selling merchandise
  • Dispensing machine sale of products-retail
  • Merchandising, automatic (sale of products through vending
  • Vending machine sale of products

IBISWorld Industry Research Report

Vending Machine Operators in the US (45421)

Revenue 2025

$7.7bn

Growth 2025

-1.34%

Key Trends

  • Decreasing per capita soft drink consumption and changing consumer habits have placed downward pressure on industry revenue

  • Recent technology advancements have improved supply chain efficiency

  • Operators unable to contend with the intense competition and rising input costs will be forced to exit the industry

Products and Services

US-SIC Hierarchy 5962 - Automatic Merchandising Machine Operators

US-SIC Code 5962 - Automatic Merchandising Machine Operators sits in the 2-digit Automatic Merchandising Machine Operators 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: G

Division Title: Retail Trade

2 Digits 3 Digits 4 Digits

Extended US-SIC Hierarchy for 5962 - Automatic Merchandising Machine Operators

For business marketing and targeting, US SIC Codes have been extended to provide more specific classifications within US-SIC 5962 - Automatic Merchandising Machine Operators. Extended US SIC Codes are being continuously updated to reflect the current business environment.

6 Digit SIC Codes

  • 596201 Vending machines
  • 596202 Stamp dispensing machines
  • 596203 Phonographs-coin operated
  • 596204 Coin & bill changing/handling machines

8 Digit SIC Codes

  • 59620000 Merchandising machine operators
  • 59620100 Food vending machines
  • 59620101 Candy and snack food vending machines
  • 59620102 Sandwich and hot food vending machines
  • 59620200 Beverage vending machines
  • 59620201 Cold drinks vending machines
  • 59620202 Hot drinks and soup vending machines
  • 59629900 Merchandising machine operators, nec
  • 59629901 Cigarettes vending machines
  • 59629902 Novelty vending machines

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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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