NAICS Code 425120 — Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers

National Industry in the official 2022 North American Industry Classification System (U.S. Census Bureau). It is the only national industry under 42512 (Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers).

Code	425120
Title	Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers
Level	National Industry (6-digit)
Edition	NAICS 2022 edition
SBA size standard	125 employees

Official definition (2022 NAICS)

This industry comprises wholesale trade agents and brokers acting on behalf of buyers or sellers in the wholesale distribution of goods, including those that use the Internet or other electronic means to bring together buyers and sellers. Agents and brokers do not take title to the goods being sold but rather receive a commission or fee for their service. Agents and brokers for all durable and nondurable goods are included in this industry.

Illustrative Examples:

Independent sales representatives

Manufacturers' sales representatives

Group purchasing organizations (acting as agents for goods distribution)

Cross-References.

Is a business under 425120 "small"?

Under the SBA size standards (13 CFR 121.201, effective March 17, 2023), a business classified in NAICS 425120 qualifies as a small business if it does not exceed 125 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 425120 sits in the hierarchy

Level	Code	Title
Sector	42	Wholesale Trade
Subsector	425	Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers
Industry Group	4251	Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers
NAICS Industry	42512	Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers
National Industry	425120	Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers

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
5012	Automobiles and Other Motor Vehicles
5013	Motor Vehicle Supplies and New Parts
5014	Tires and Tubes
5015	Motor Vehicle Parts, Used
5021	Furniture
5023	Home furnishings
5031	Lumber, Plywood, Millwork, and Wood Panels
5032	Brick, Stone, and Related Construction Materials
5033	Roofing, Siding, and Insulation Materials
5039	Construction Materials, Not Elsewhere Classified
5043	Photographic Equipment and Supplies
5044	Office Equipment
5045	Computers and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software
5046	Commercial Equipment, Not Elsewhere Classified
5047	Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies
5048	Ophthalmic Goods
5049	Professional Equipment and Supplies, Not Elsewhere Classified
5051	Metals Service Centers and Offices
5052	Coal and Other Minerals and Ores
5063	Electrical Apparatus and Equipment Wiring Supplies, and Construction Materials
5064	Electrical Appliances, Television and Radio Sets
5065	Electronic Parts and Equipment, Not Elsewhere Classified
5072	Hardware
5074	Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies (Hydronics)
5075	Warm Air Heating and Air-Conditioning Equipment and Supplies
5078	Refrigeration Equipment and Supplies
5082	Construction and Mining (Except Petroleum) Machinery and Equipment
5083	Farm and Garden Machinery and Equipment
5084	Industrial Machinery and Equipment
5085	Industrial Supplies
5087	Service Establishment Equipment and Supplies
5088	Transportation Equipment and Supplies, Except Motor Vehicles
5091	Sporting and Recreational Goods and Supplies
5092	Toys and Hobby Goods and Supplies
5093	Scrap and Waste Materials
5094	Jewelry, Watches, Precious Stones, and Precious Metals
5099	Durable Goods, Not Elsewhere Classified
5111	Printing and Writing Paper
5112	Stationery and Office Supplies
5113	Industrial and Personal Service Paper
5122	Drugs, Drug Proprietaries, and Druggists' Sundries
5131	Piece Goods, Notions, and Other Dry Good
5136	Men's and Boy's Clothing and Furnishings
5137	Women's, Children's, and Infants' Clothing and Accessories
5139	Footwear
5141	Groceries, General Line
5142	Packaged Frozen Foods
5143	Dairy Products, Except Dried or Canned
5144	Poultry and Poultry Products
5145	Confectionery
5146	Fish and Seafoods
5147	Meats and Meat Products
5148	Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
5149	Groceries and Related Products, Not Elsewhere Classified
5153	Grain and Field Beans
5154	Livestock
5159	Farm-Product Raw Materials, Not Elsewhere Classified
5162	Plastics Materials and Basic Forms and Shapes
5169	Chemicals and Allied Products, Not Elsewhere Classified
5172	Petroleum and Petroleum Products Wholesalers, Except Bulk Stations and Terminals
5181	Beer and Ale
5182	Wine and Distilled Alcoholic Beverages
5191	Farm Supplies
5192	Books, Periodicals, and Newspapers
5193	Flowers, Nursery Stock, and Florists' Supplies
5194	Tobacco and Tobacco Products
5198	Paints, Varnishes, and Supplies
5199	Nondurable Goods, Not Elsewhere Classified
7389	Business Services, Not Elsewhere Classified

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.