NAICS 32514-digit industry group · NAICS 2022

NAICS Code 3251: Basic Chemical Manufacturing

The NAICS code for Basic Chemical Manufacturing is 3251.

Basic Chemical Manufacturing establishments produce industrial gases, synthetic dyes, inorganic alkalis, organic intermediates, and other commodity chemicals that serve as foundational inputs to plastics, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and consumer product manufacturing. These capital-intensive facilities operate continuously and depend on feedstock cost management for profitability.

Basic Chemical Manufacturing falls under the NAICS code for NAICS 325 — Chemical Manufacturing, a subsector of Manufacturing.

5,000

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NAICS Industries

3251

NAICS Code

Classification

NAICS Industries (5-digit)

NAICS Code	Industry Title	US Entities
32511	NAICS 32511 — Petrochemical Manufacturing	600
32512	NAICS 32512 — Industrial Gas Manufacturing	600
32513	NAICS 32513 — Synthetic Dye and Pigment Manufacturing	400
32518	NAICS 32518 — Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing	1,200
32519	NAICS 32519 — Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing	2,200

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Other Industry Groups in Chemical Manufacturing

NAICS 3252 — Resin and Synthetic Rubber Manufacturing3,500 entities

NAICS 3253 — Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing2,000 entities

NAICS 3254 — Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing10,000 entities

NAICS 3255 — Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing4,000 entities

NAICS 3256 — Soap and Cleaning Compound Manufacturing4,000 entities

NAICS 3259 — Other Chemical Products Manufacturing6,500 entities

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