NAICS Code 3251 — Basic Chemical Manufacturing
Industry Group in the official 2022 North American Industry Classification System (U.S. Census Bureau). It contains 5 direct sub-codes.
| Code | 3251 |
|---|---|
| Title | Basic Chemical Manufacturing |
| Level | Industry Group (4-digit) |
| Edition | NAICS 2022 edition |
Official definition (2022 NAICS)
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing chemicals using basic processes, such as thermal cracking and distillation. Chemicals manufactured in this industry group are usually separate chemical elements or separate chemically-defined compounds.
Where 3251 sits in the hierarchy
| Level | Code | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sector | 31-33 | Manufacturing |
| Subsector | 325 | Chemical Manufacturing |
| Industry Group | 3251 | Basic Chemical Manufacturing |
Codes under 3251
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
32511 | Petrochemical Manufacturing |
32512 | Industrial Gas Manufacturing |
32513 | Synthetic Dye and Pigment Manufacturing |
32518 | Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing |
32519 | Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing |
Related Industry Group codes
3252— Resin, Synthetic Rubber, and Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing3253— Pesticide, Fertilizer, and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing3254— Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing3255— Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing3256— Soap, Cleaning Compound, and Toilet Preparation Manufacturing3259— Other Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing
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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.