NAICS 312130

Overview

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is the federal standard for classifying business establishments to support the collection, analysis, and publication of U.S. economic statistics. Developed under the Office of Management and Budget with Canada and Mexico, NAICS replaced SIC in 1997. The current Economic Census uses the 2022 NAICS structure. ¹

NAICS 312130 (Wineries) covers establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing wines and brandies, including operations that grow grapes and make wine on site, manufacture wine from purchased fruit, distill brandy from wine, or blend wines. The classification is production-oriented and used across federal statistical programs to tabulate manufacturing activity. ²

See also on G2X:

• G2X — NAICS 424820 (Wine and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers)
• G2X — NAICS 111332 (Grape Vineyards)

What this NAICS covers

• Wine manufacturing by fermentation from grapes and other fruits. ²
• Brandy and brandy-spirits production derived from wine. ²
• Blending and finishing of wines and brandies. ²
• Operations that grow grapes and manufacture wine on site (integrated winery operations). ²
• Producing wine from purchased grapes or fruit sourced offsite. ²

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Type	Code	Descriptor
NAICS	312120	Breweries
NAICS	312140	Distilleries
NAICS	111332	Grape Vineyards
PSC	8965	Beverages, Alcoholic

Exclusions and cross-references

• Merchant wholesale distribution of wine is classified in NAICS 424820, not under manufacturing. ³
• Production of distilled liquors other than brandy is classified in NAICS 312140. ⁴
• Beer production is classified in NAICS 312120. ⁵
• Grape growing without wine manufacturing is classified in NAICS 111332. ⁶

NAICS hierarchy placement

Placement of NAICS 312130 within the 2022 structure is as follows. ²

• Sector: Manufacturing
• Subsector: Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing
• Industry group: Wineries
• National industry: 312130 — Wineries

Frequently asked questions

• What activities qualify an establishment for NAICS 312130?
  Establishments that manufacture wine and/or brandy—whether from grapes they grow, fruit purchased from others, or via blending—are classified in this code. The defining feature is the production process; retailing or wholesaling activities alone do not qualify. ²

• How is NAICS 312130 different from NAICS 424820?
  NAICS 312130 covers manufacturing (wine production, blending, and brandy distilled from wine). NAICS 424820 covers merchant wholesalers distributing wine and distilled alcoholic beverages; it is outside manufacturing. ³

• Does NAICS 312130 include brandy?
  Yes. Wineries may produce brandy and brandy spirits as part of winery operations, and those activities are included in this industry. Distilled liquors other than brandy fall under NAICS 312140. ²

• How are grape growers classified if they do not produce wine?
  Operations focused on growing grapes without manufacturing wine are classified under NAICS 111332 (Grape Vineyards). This includes farms cultivating grapes for fresh use, wine production by others, or raisins. ⁶

• Which PSC aligns with wine purchases on federal contracts?
  Wine and other alcoholic beverages are generally coded under PSC 8965 (Beverages, Alcoholic) per the Product and Service Code Manual. Agencies should also apply any additional packaging or delivery PSCs as appropriate to the requirement. ⁷

Useful resources

• Economic Census: Understanding NAICS (2022 guidance). ¹
• Official 2022 NAICS description for Wineries. ²
• Official 2022 NAICS description for Grape Vineyards. ⁶
• Product and Service Code Manual (April 2025). ⁷

References

1. U.S. Census Bureau — Economic Census: NAICS Codes & Understanding Industry Classification Systems (2022). https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/economic-census/year/2022/technical-documentation/code-lists/understanding-naics-redirect.html
2. U.S. Census Bureau — 2022 NAICS: 312130 Wineries (official definition). https://www.census.gov/naics/?input=312130&year=2022&details=312130
3. U.S. Census Bureau — 2022 NAICS: 424820 Wine and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers. https://www.census.gov/naics/?input=424820&year=2022&details=424820
4. U.S. Census Bureau — 2022 NAICS: 312140 Distilleries. https://www.census.gov/naics/?input=312140&year=2022&details=312140
5. U.S. Census Bureau — 2022 NAICS: 312120 Breweries. https://www.census.gov/naics/?input=312120&year=2022&details=312120
6. U.S. Census Bureau — 2022 NAICS: 111332 Grape Vineyards. https://www.census.gov/naics/?input=111332&year=2022&details=111332
7. Acquisition.gov — Product and Service Code Manual (April 2025). https://www.acquisition.gov/content/psc-manual-april-2025.pdf