NAICS 311111

Overview

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is the standard used by U.S. federal statistical agencies to classify business establishments for the purpose of collecting, analyzing, and publishing economic data. Developed jointly by the United States (through OMB’s Economic Classification Policy Committee), Statistics Canada, and Mexico’s INEGI, NAICS replaced SIC in 1997; the system’s current published vintage is 2022. ¹

NAICS 311111 (Dog and Cat Food Manufacturing) covers establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing dog and cat food from ingredients such as grains, oilseed mill products, and meat products. Official cross-references delineate boundaries with related industries, including NAICS 311119 for other animal food, NAICS 31161 for animal slaughtering/processing, and NAICS 32541 for vitamins and minerals. ²

See also on G2X:

• G2X — NAICS 311111 overview: https://app.g2xchange.com/naics/311111
• Related: https://app.g2xchange.com/naics/311119
• Related: https://app.g2xchange.com/naics/31161

What this NAICS covers

• Manufacturing dog food from ingredients such as grains, oilseed mill products, and meat products. ²
• Manufacturing cat food from ingredients such as grains, oilseed mill products, and meat products. ²
• Blending and processing multiple ingredient streams (e.g., grain- and meat-based inputs) to produce dog and cat food. ²
• Establishments whose primary output is finished dog and cat food products for distribution to wholesalers or retailers. Not specified by official sources. ²
• Product formats (e.g., dry, wet, semi-moist) and specific processing methods. Not specified by official sources. ²
• Private-label/contract manufacturing of dog and cat food when this is the primary activity. Not specified by official sources. ²

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Type	Code	Descriptor
NAICS	311119	Other Animal Food Manufacturing (animal food except dog and cat). 2
NAICS	31161	Animal Slaughtering and Processing (e.g., slaughtering animals for feed). 2
NAICS	32541	Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing (vitamins/minerals for dogs and cats). 2

Scope notes and exclusions

• Food for animals other than dogs and cats is classified in NAICS 311119. ²
• Slaughtering animals for feed is classified in NAICS 31161. ²
• Manufacturing vitamins and minerals for dogs and cats is classified in NAICS 32541. ²

Frequently asked questions

• What activities are included under NAICS 311111? Establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing dog and cat food from ingredients such as grains, oilseed mill products, and meat products are included. This is a U.S. national industry within Manufacturing, Food Manufacturing, Animal Food Manufacturing. ²

• How does NAICS 311111 fit into the NAICS hierarchy? It sits in Sector 31–33 (Manufacturing) > Subsector 311 (Food Manufacturing) > Industry group 3111 (Animal Food Manufacturing) > Industry 31111 (Animal Food Manufacturing) > U.S. industry 311111 (Dog and Cat Food Manufacturing). ³

• Did NAICS 311111 change with the 2022 NAICS update? The Census Bureau disseminates statistics using the 2022 NAICS vintage and outlines 2017–2022 changes. Specific alterations for 311111 are not detailed on the overview implementation page. Not specified by official sources. ¹

• Are dog and cat treats classified in NAICS 311111? Official materials define the industry by “dog and cat food” made from ingredients such as grains and meat products but do not enumerate product subtypes like treats. Not specified by official sources. ²

• Are vitamins or mineral supplements for pets covered by NAICS 311111? No. Official cross-references place vitamins and minerals for dogs and cats in NAICS 32541 (Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing). ²

Useful resources

• Census: Implementation of the 2022 NAICS (definition of NAICS, 2022 vintage, timeline). ¹
• Census: NAICS 311111 — Dog and Cat Food Manufacturing (official industry definition and cross-references). ²
• Census: Economic Census – NAICS Codes & Understanding Industry Classification Systems (structure and 2022 vintage context). ³

References

1. U.S. Census Bureau, The Census Bureau’s Implementation of the 2022 NAICS, https://www.census.gov/library/reference/code-lists/naics/2022/implementation-timeline.html
2. U.S. Census Bureau, NAICS Sector 31–33: Manufacturing — includes 311111 Dog and Cat Food Manufacturing (official definition and cross-references), https://www.census.gov/naics/resources/archives/sect31-33.html
3. U.S. Census Bureau, Economic Census: NAICS Codes & Understanding Industry Classification Systems, https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/economic-census/year/2022/guidance/understanding-naics.html