NAICS 3253-digit subsector · NAICS 2022Sector 31-33

NAICS Code 325: Chemical Manufacturing

The NAICS code for Chemical Manufacturing is 325.

Chemical Manufacturing establishments produce industrial chemicals, pharmaceuticals, agricultural chemicals, paints, coatings, adhesives, and cleaning compounds. The sector is characterized by high capital intensity, significant R&D investment, and deep integration with downstream manufacturing industries.

Chemical Manufacturing is a 3-digit subsector of the broader Manufacturing (NAICS 31-33) sector.

35,000

Total US Entities

Industry Groups

325

NAICS Code

Classification

Industry Groups (4-digit)

NAICS Code	Industry Group Title	US Entities
3251	NAICS 3251 — Basic Chemical Manufacturing	5,000
3252	NAICS 3252 — Resin and Synthetic Rubber Manufacturing	3,500
3253	NAICS 3253 — Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing	2,000
3254	NAICS 3254 — Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing	10,000
3255	NAICS 3255 — Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing	4,000
3256	NAICS 3256 — Soap and Cleaning Compound Manufacturing	4,000
3259	NAICS 3259 — Other Chemical Products Manufacturing	6,500

Sample Data

Sample Companies in This Industry

Subsector 325 — Chemical Manufacturing

Company Name	Location	Employees	NAICS Code
Pfizer Inc	New York, NY	10,000+	325
Eastman Chemical Company	Kingsport, TN	10,000+	325
Olin Corporation	Norwalk, CT	5,000-9,999	325

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Other Subsectors in Manufacturing

NAICS 311 — Food Manufacturing42,880 entities

NAICS 312 — Beverage and Tobacco Manufacturing19,850 entities

NAICS 313 — Textile Mills7,941 entities

NAICS 314 — Textile Product Mills15,480 entities

NAICS 315 — Apparel Manufacturing15,086 entities

NAICS 316 — Leather and Allied Product Manufacturing5,431 entities

NAICS 321 — Wood Product Manufacturing31,570 entities

NAICS 322 — Paper Manufacturing18,000 entities

NAICS 323 — Printing and Related Support Activities26,000 entities

NAICS 324 — Petroleum and Coal Products2,000 entities

NAICS 326 — Plastics and Rubber Products35,000 entities

NAICS 327 — Nonmetallic Mineral Products23,000 entities

NAICS 331 — Primary Metal Manufacturing9,580 entities

NAICS 332 — Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing72,000 entities

NAICS 333 — Machinery Manufacturing72,000 entities

NAICS 334 — Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing44,608 entities

NAICS 335 — Electrical Equipment and Appliance Manufacturing20,000 entities

NAICS 336 — Transportation Equipment Manufacturing30,858 entities

NAICS 337 — Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing30,000 entities

NAICS 339 — Miscellaneous Manufacturing45,000 entities

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