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US Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code Lookup

Division: G - Retail Trade

US-SIC Code 5995 - Optical Goods Stores

Industry Description

Establishments primarily engaged in the retail sale of eyeglasses and contact lenses to prescription for individuals. Offices of oculists, ophthalmologists, and optometrists are classified in Services, Major Group 80, even if a majority of their revenues comes from retail sales. Establishments primarily engaged in the retail sale of binoculars, telescopes, and opera glasses are classified in Industry 5999.

Business Examples

Common types of business activities within US SIC 5995 - Optical Goods Stores are:

  • Optical goods-retail
  • Opticians-retail

IBISWorld Industry Research Report

Glasses & Contact Lens Manufacturing in the US (33911b)

Revenue 2025

$7.7bn

Growth 2025

2.41%

Key Trends

  • The industry has increasingly specialized in manufacturing technologically advanced products to adapt to external competition

  • Growing import penetration in the industry aligns with rising import penetration in the manufacturing sector overall

  • Glasses and contact lenses will continue to obtain new diagnostic capabilities

Products and Services

US-SIC Hierarchy 5995 - Optical Goods Stores

US-SIC Code 5995 - Optical Goods Stores sits in the 2-digit Optical Goods Stores 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 5995 - Optical Goods Stores

For business marketing and targeting, US SIC Codes have been extended to provide more specific classifications within US-SIC 5995 - Optical Goods Stores. Extended US SIC Codes are being continuously updated to reflect the current business environment.

6 Digit SIC Codes

  • 599501 Low vision aids
  • 599502 Optical goods-retail
  • 599503 Contact lenses
  • 599504 Opticians
  • 599505 Sunglasses & sun goggles

8 Digit SIC Codes

  • 59950000 Optical goods stores
  • 59959900 Optical goods stores, nec
  • 59959901 Contact lenses, prescription
  • 59959902 Eyeglasses, prescription
  • 59959903 Opticians

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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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