NAICS 312113

Overview

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is the federal standard for classifying business establishments to support the collection, analysis, and publication of statistics on the U.S. economy. Developed under the Office of Management and Budget and adopted in 1997, NAICS was created jointly with Statistics Canada and Mexico’s national statistics agency to enable comparable business statistics across North America; the current structure used by U.S. statistical programs is the 2022 vintage. ¹

NAICS 312113 (Ice Manufacturing) is a U.S. national industry defined for establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing ice. It sits within industry 31211 (Soft Drink and Ice Manufacturing) and excludes the manufacture of dry ice, which is classified under 325120 (Industrial Gas Manufacturing). ²

What this NAICS covers

• Manufacturing of ice as the establishment’s primary activity under U.S. national industry 312113. ²
• Placement within 31211 alongside soft drink and bottled water manufacturing. ²
• Inclusion with nonalcoholic beverage manufacturing because ice production uses similar water purification processes. ²
• Exclusion of dry ice production, which is classified under 325120. ²
• Distinction from 312111 (Soft Drink Manufacturing) and 312112 (Bottled Water Manufacturing). ²
• U.S. industry scope (national industry code) as defined by the Census Bureau. ²

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Type	Code	Descriptor
NAICS	31211	Soft Drink and Ice Manufacturing
NAICS	312111	Soft Drink Manufacturing
NAICS	312112	Bottled Water Manufacturing
NAICS	325120	Industrial Gas Manufacturing (dry ice)

Related codes are based on Census NAICS descriptions and cross-references for 31211 and 312113. ²

NAICS hierarchy for 312113

In the 2022 NAICS structure, industry 312113 is organized as: Sector 31–33 Manufacturing → Subsector 312 Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing → Industry Group 3121 Beverage Manufacturing → NAICS Industry 31211 Soft Drink and Ice Manufacturing → U.S. Industry 312113. ²

Frequently asked questions

• What is included in NAICS 312113?

  Establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing ice are classified in this U.S. national industry. Ice manufacturing is grouped within nonalcoholic beverage manufacturing alongside soft drinks and bottled water. ²

• What activities are specifically excluded from 312113?

  Making dry ice is not included; establishments primarily producing dry ice are classified under 325120 (Industrial Gas Manufacturing). ²

• How does 312113 differ from 312111 and 312112?

  312113 covers ice manufacturing; 312111 covers soft drink manufacturing, and 312112 covers purifying and bottling water. Each is a distinct U.S. industry within 31211. ²

• Is 312113 part of the 2022 NAICS update used in current Census releases?

  Yes. The Census Bureau disseminates economic statistics based on the 2022 NAICS vintage and is transitioning all programs to 2022 NAICS by the end of calendar year 2027. ³

• How do NAICS and PSC relate for ice purchases?

  NAICS identifies the supplier’s industry (312113 for ice manufacturing). PSC codes describe what the government buys and are assigned per the federal Product and Service Code Manual when reporting contract actions. ⁴

Useful resources

• Census NAICS — official portal for NAICS structure, updates, and tools. ¹
• Census: NAICS 2022 definition for 312113 and related 31211 industry context. ²
• Census: Implementation of the 2022 NAICS (timeline and program adoption). ³

References

1. U.S. Census Bureau — North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) main page. https://www.census.gov/naics/
2. U.S. Census Bureau — NAICS 2022 Definition: 312113 Ice Manufacturing. https://www.census.gov/naics/?input=312113&year=2022&details=312113
3. 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
4. General Services Administration — Product and Service Code (PSC) Manual (April 2025). https://login.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/manual/PSC%20Manual%20April%202025.pdf