NAICS 325130

Overview

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is the framework federal statistical agencies use to organize establishments for economic data collection and reporting. Created under the Office of Management and Budget and adopted in 1997 to replace the Standard Industrial Classification system, NAICS was jointly developed by the U.S. Economic Classification Policy Committee, Statistics Canada, and Mexico’s Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía to ensure comparability of business statistics across North America. ¹

NAICS 325130 — Synthetic Dye and Pigment Manufacturing — historically covered establishments primarily engaged in producing synthetic organic and inorganic dyes and pigments, including lakes and toners (excluding electrostatic and photographic toners). Under the 2022 NAICS vintage, the industry group 32513 comprises two U.S. six-digit industries: 325131 (Inorganic Dye and Pigment Manufacturing) and 325132 (Synthetic Organic Dye and Pigment Manufacturing). Federal statistical publications are transitioning to 2022 NAICS on a program-by-program schedule. ²

• See also on G2X:
  • G2X — NAICS 325131
  • G2X — NAICS 325132

What this NAICS covers

• Manufacturing synthetic organic dyes and pigments. ²
• Manufacturing inorganic pigments and colorants. ²
• Producing lakes and non-electrostatic, non-photographic toners. ²
• Preparing synthetic dye intermediates within establishments classified to this industry. ²
• Formulating pigment dispersions aligned with dye and pigment production. ²
• Activities within the 32513 industry group that are not otherwise classified to electrostatic/photographic toners or natural colorings. ²

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Type	Code	Descriptor
NAICS	325131	Inorganic Dye and Pigment Manufacturing
NAICS	325132	Synthetic Organic Dye and Pigment Manufacturing
PSC	6820	Dyes
PSC	6810	Chemicals

2022 structure and concordance notes

Census programs are adopting the 2022 NAICS vintage on a rolling basis through 2027; publications may display 2017-based 325130 historically while newer releases tabulate data by 325131 and 325132. Bridge/comparative tables from the 2022 Economic Census support analysis across vintages. ³

Scope boundaries and cross-references

• Electrostatic and photographic toners are excluded; classified under 325992. ²
• Carbon, bone, and lamp black are excluded; see 325182. ²
• Natural food colorings are excluded; see 311930. ²
• Wood byproducts used as dyeing materials are excluded; see 325191. ²
• Natural organic colorings for nonfood uses are excluded; see 325199. ²

Frequently asked questions

• How is NAICS 325130 treated in 2022 NAICS?
  The 2022 vintage recognizes the dye and pigment industry group 32513 with U.S. industries 325131 and 325132. Historical 2017-based data may still show 325130 in bridges and comparisons while programs transition. ³

• What activities are explicitly excluded from this industry?
  Electrostatic/photographic toners (325992), carbon black (325182), wood-byproduct dyeing materials (325191), and natural colorings for food (311930) or nonfood uses (325199). ²

• Which PSCs commonly align with dye and pigment supply buys?
  Product buys for colorants often cite PSC 6820 (Dyes); broader chemical buys may use PSC 6810 (Chemicals). Always verify requirements against official PSC definitions. ⁴

• Where do official industry definitions and cross-references reside?
  The Census NAICS materials provide the official definitions, cross-references, and current 2022 industry structure for 32513, 325131, and 325132. ²

• Which Census products publish data for this industry group under 2022 NAICS?
  The 2022 Economic Census publishes industry statistics on the 2022 NAICS basis, with additional releases planned and a staged transition for other programs through 2027. ³

Useful resources

• U.S. Census Bureau — NAICS 31–33 archive page with industry definitions for 32513, 325131, and 325132. ²
• U.S. Census Bureau — Implementation of the 2022 NAICS (timeline, changes, bridge/comparative tables). ³
• U.S. Census Bureau — Economic Census by Industry (access to 2022 NAICS Sector 31–33 data tables). ⁵
• Acquisition.gov — Product and Service Codes (PSC) Manual (PSC definitions and listings). ⁴

References

1. U.S. Census Bureau, 2017 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Manual. https://www.census.gov/library/publications/2017/econ/2017-naics-manual.html
2. U.S. Census Bureau, NAICS 31–33 industry definitions (includes 32513, 325131, 325132). https://www.census.gov/naics/resources/archives/sect31-33.html
3. U.S. Census Bureau, The Census Bureau’s Implementation of the 2022 NAICS (timeline and 2017↔2022 changes). https://www.census.gov/library/reference/code-lists/naics/2022/implementation-timeline.html
4. Acquisition.gov, Product and Service Codes (PSC) Manual. https://www.acquisition.gov/psc-manual
5. U.S. Census Bureau, Economic Census by Industry (2022 NAICS data access). https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/economic-census/data/tables/industry.html