NAICS Code 311611 - Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering

Government Level - NAICS 6-Digit

Total Companies

2,125

Verified Companies

1,622

Est. Employment

149,482

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NAICS Code 311611 Description

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in slaughtering animals (except poultry and small game). Establishments that slaughter and prepare meats are included in this industry.

NAICS Code 311611 - Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering is a final level code of the “Animal Slaughtering and Processing” Sector. There are 1,622 companies verified as active in this industry in the USA with an estimated employment of 149,482 people.

Industry Sector

Animal Slaughtering and Processing

Annual Payroll

$6,589,132,000

Total Revenue

$92,239,658,000

SBA Size Standard

Maximum 1,000 Employees

Parent Category - 5-digit Level (less specific)

Industry Examples of NAICS 311611

Common types of examples within NAICS Code 311611 - Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering are:

  • Abattoirs
  • Animal fats (except poultry and small game) produced in slaughtering plants
  • Bacon, slab and sliced, produced in slaughtering plants
  • Beef carcasses, half carcasses, primal and sub-primal cuts, produced in slaughtering plants
  • Beef produced in slaughtering plants
  • Boxed beef produced in slaughtering plants
  • Boxed meats produced in slaughtering plants
  • Canned meats (except poultry) produced in slaughtering plants
  • Cured hides and skins produced in slaughtering plants
  • Custom slaughtering
  • Fats, animal (except poultry, small game), produced in slaughtering plants
  • Hams (except poultry) produced in slaughtering plants
  • Hides and skins produced in slaughtering plants
  • Horsemeat produced in slaughtering plants
  • Hot dogs (except poultry) produced in slaughtering plants
  • Inedible products (e.g., hides, skins, pulled wool, wool grease) produced in slaughtering plants
  • Lamb carcasses, half carcasses, primal and sub-primal cuts, produced in slaughtering plants
  • Lard produced in slaughtering plants
  • Luncheon meat (except poultry) produced in slaughtering plants
  • Meat canning (except poultry) produced in slaughtering plants
  • Meats fresh, chilled or frozen (except poultry and small game), produced in slaughtering plants
  • Meats, cured or smoked, produced in slaughtering plants
  • Pork carcasses, half carcasses, and primal and sub-primal cuts produced in slaughtering plants
  • Sausage casings, natural, produced in slaughtering plant
  • Slaughtering, custom
  • Tallow produced in a slaughtering plant
  • Variety meats, edible organs, made in slaughtering plants
  • Veal carcasses, half carcasses, primal and sub-primal cuts, produced in slaughtering plants

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Cross-References

For some business types, there may be a similar industry to NAICS Code 311611 - Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering that is a better classification match. Processing meat and meat byproducts (except poultry and small game) from purchased meats--are classified in U.S. NAICS Code 311612 - Meat Processed from Carcasses; Slaughtering and/or processing poultry and small game--are classified in U.S. NAICS Code 311615 - Poultry Processing; Rendering lard and other animal fats and oils, bones, and meat scraps--are classified in U.S. NAICS Code 311613 - Rendering and Meat Byproduct Processing; and Manufacturing canned and frozen specialty foods containing meat, such as nationality foods (e.g., enchiladas, egg rolls, pizza) and frozen dinners--are classified in NAICS Code 3114 - Fruit and Vegetable Preserving and Specialty Food Manufacturing.

Companies

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  • Engineering
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  • Facilities
  • Finance
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USA Import, Export, and Balance of Trade

Import (USD)

$9,177,614,367

Export (USD)

$16,929,987,083

Balance of Trade (USD)

$7,752,372,716

Top Countries by U.S. Imports

Canada $2,578,116,332
Australia $2,109,019,011
Mexico $1,286,396,694
New Zealand $1,285,969,124
Brazil $328,792,952

Top Countries by U.S. Exports

Japan $3,854,311,181
Mexico $2,746,973,263
Korea, South $2,662,952,973
Canada $1,733,543,051
Hong Kong $1,303,313,780

Countries With Highest Trade Surplus

Japan $3,820,640,000
Korea, South $2,662,926,583
Mexico $1,460,576,569
Hong Kong $1,303,246,121
China $1,064,535,291

Countries With Highest Trade Deficit

Australia -$1,876,065,334
New Zealand -$1,258,488,526
Canada -$844,573,281
Brazil -$299,321,405
Poland -$235,248,221

U.S. Total Import value for NAICS Code 311611 is $9,177,614,367. Canada, Australia, and Mexico accounted for the top imports of Meat Products (exc Poultry) in 2018.

U.S. Total Export value for this industry is $16,929,987,083. Japan, Mexico, and Korea, South accounted for the top exports of Meat Products (exc Poultry) in 2018.

Questions & Answers

  • What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 311611?

    Businesses up to 1,000 Employees in size are considered small businesses by SBA.

  • How many active businesses operate in NAICS Code 311611?

    There are 1,622 verified business locations operating primarily in this industry.

  • What was the total revenue for NAICS Code 311611?

    In 2017 the total revenue for Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering was $92,239,658,000

  • What was the annual payroll for NAICS Code 311611?

    In 2017 the annual payroll for Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering was $6,589,132,000

  • How many people work in NAICS Code 311611?

    The number of reported paid employees is 149,482.