NAICS Code 312111 — Soft Drink Manufacturing
National Industry in the official 2022 North American Industry Classification System (U.S. Census Bureau). It is one of 3 national industries under 31211 (Soft Drink and Ice Manufacturing).
| Code | 312111 |
|---|---|
| Title | Soft Drink Manufacturing |
| Level | National Industry (6-digit) |
| Edition | NAICS 2022 edition |
| SBA size standard | 1,400 employees |
Official definition (2022 NAICS)
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing soft drinks and artificially carbonated waters.
Is a business under 312111 "small"?
Under the SBA size standards (13 CFR 121.201, effective March 17, 2023), a business classified in NAICS 312111 qualifies as a small business if it does not exceed 1,400 employees. Small-business status determines eligibility for federal set-aside contracts, SAM.gov certifications and SBA loan programs — employee count is averaged over the latest 24 months.
Where 312111 sits in the hierarchy
| Level | Code | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sector | 31-33 | Manufacturing |
| Subsector | 312 | Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing |
| Industry Group | 3121 | Beverage Manufacturing |
| NAICS Industry | 31211 | Soft Drink and Ice Manufacturing |
| National Industry | 312111 | Soft Drink Manufacturing |
Related SIC codes
Via the official U.S. Census concordance (1987 SIC ↔ NAICS), shown only where the industry definition is unchanged in NAICS 2022.
| SIC code | Title |
|---|---|
2086 | Bottled and Canned Soft Drinks and Carbonated Waters |
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Data: official 2022 NAICS structure, descriptions and Census concordances, U.S. Census Bureau — U.S. government works in the public domain (17 U.S.C. §105). Suggested reference, not an official determination.