NAICS Code 311 - Food Manufacturing
NAICS Code 311 Description
Industries in the Food Manufacturing subsector transform livestock and agricultural products into products for intermediate or final consumption. The industry groups are distinguished by the raw materials (generally of animal or vegetable origin) processed into food products. The food products manufactured in these establishments are typically sold to wholesalers or retailers for distribution to consumers, but establishments primarily engaged in retailing bakery and candy products made on the premises not for immediate consumption are included. Establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing beverages are classified in NAICS Code - 312 Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing.
Industry Sector
ManufacturingTotal Companies
42,968Verified Companies
32,800Est. Employment
1,501,220Annual Payroll
$67,208,139,000Total Revenue
$784,152,808,000Use Data For:
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Hierarchy Navigation for NAICS Code 311
Parent Category (less specific)
Subcategories (more specific)
- 3111 - Animal Food Manufacturing
- 3112 - Grain and Oilseed Milling
- 3113 - Sugar and Confectionery Product Manufacturing
- 3114 - Fruit and Vegetable Preserving and Specialty Food Manufacturing
- 3115 - Dairy Product Manufacturing
- 3116 - Animal Slaughtering and Processing
- 3117 - Seafood Product Preparation and Packaging
- 3118 - Bakeries and Tortilla Manufacturing
- 3119 - Other Food Manufacturing
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USA Import, Export, and Balance of Trade
Import (USD)
$67,361,742,464Export (USD)
$66,420,176,746Balance of Trade (USD)
-$941,565,718Top Countries by U.S. Imports
Canada | $16,720,036,738 |
Mexico | $7,971,600,316 |
China | $4,224,066,728 |
Singapore | $2,674,595,213 |
Thailand | $2,670,386,265 |
Top Countries by U.S. Exports
Canada | $14,189,042,324 |
Mexico | $10,206,039,423 |
Japan | $6,426,586,206 |
Korea, South | $4,481,970,728 |
China | $2,958,824,515 |
Top Importing States
California | $13,137,146,225 |
New Jersey | $10,193,903,492 |
Georgia | $5,190,432,332 |
Texas | $4,979,190,012 |
Illinois | $4,729,281,825 |
Top Exporting States
California | $9,100,370,221 |
Texas | $5,267,671,648 |
Illinois | $4,098,153,405 |
Louisiana | $3,957,645,453 |
Washington | $3,609,136,654 |
Countries With Highest Trade Surplus
Japan | $5,855,977,362 |
Korea, South | $3,966,481,650 |
Hong Kong | $2,400,351,296 |
Mexico | $2,234,439,107 |
Taiwan | $1,191,320,609 |
Countries With Highest Trade Deficit
Canada | -$2,530,994,414 |
Italy | -$2,217,960,958 |
Singapore | -$2,063,884,819 |
Thailand | -$1,970,537,786 |
New Zealand | -$1,576,984,097 |
U.S. Total Import value for NAICS Code 311 is $67,361,742,464. Canada, Mexico, and China accounted for the top imports of Food & Kindred Products in 2018. States with most imports of Food & Kindred Products in 2018 were California, New Jersey, and Georgia.
U.S. Total Export value for this industry is $66,420,176,746. Canada, Mexico, and Japan accounted for the top exports of Food & Kindred Products in 2018. States with most exports of Food & Kindred Products in 2018 were California, Texas, and Illinois.
Questions & Answers
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How many active businesses operate in NAICS Code 311?
There are 32,800 verified business locations operating primarily in this industry.
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What was the total revenue for NAICS Code 311?
In 2017 the total revenue for Food Manufacturing was $784,152,808,000
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What was the annual payroll for NAICS Code 311?
In 2017 the annual payroll for Food Manufacturing was $67,208,139,000
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How many people work in NAICS Code 311?
The number of reported paid employees is 1,501,220.