SIC 20-39

SIC Code 20-39: Manufacturing

SIC codes 20-39 cover Manufacturing.

encompasses establishments engaged in the mechanical, physical, or chemical transformation of materials into new products. US manufacturing generates roughly $2.3 trillion in GDP annually and anchors global supply chains in aerospace, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and technology.

This is a top-level division in the SIC 1987 classification system, covering 20 major groups, 140 industry groups, and 459 4-digit industries.

Major Groups

140

Industry Groups

459

SIC Industries

Classification

Major Groups in This Division

SIC Code	Major Group Title	Industry Groups
20	SIC 20 — Food and Kindred Products	9
21	SIC 21 — Tobacco Products	4
22	SIC 22 — Textile Mill Products	9
23	SIC 23 — Apparel & Other Finished Products Made From Fabrics & Similar Materials	9
24	SIC 24 — Lumber and Wood Products, Except Furniture	6
25	SIC 25 — Furniture and Fixtures	5
26	SIC 26 — Paper and Allied Products	5
27	SIC 27 — Printing, Publishing, and Allied Industries	9
28	SIC 28 — Chemicals and Allied Products	8
29	SIC 29 — Petroleum Refining and Related Industries	3
30	SIC 30 — Rubber and Miscellaneous Plastics Products	5
31	SIC 31 — Leather and Leather Products	7
32	SIC 32 — Stone, Clay, Glass, and Concrete Products	9
33	SIC 33 — Primary Metal Industries	7
34	SIC 34 — Fabricated Metal Products, Except Machinery & Transportation Equipment	9
35	SIC 35 — Industrial and Commercial Machinery and Computer Equipment	9
36	SIC 36 — Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment & Components	8
37	SIC 37 — Transportation Equipment	7
38	SIC 38 — Measuring, Analyzing & Controlling Instruments; Photo Goods; Watches	6
39	SIC 39 — Miscellaneous Manufacturing Industries	6

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SIC 10-14 — Mining4 major groups

SIC 15-17 — Construction3 major groups

SIC 40-49 — Transportation, Communications, Electric, Gas, And Sanitary Services10 major groups

SIC 50-51 — Wholesale Trade2 major groups

SIC 52-59 — Retail Trade8 major groups

SIC 60-67 — Finance, Insurance, And Real Estate7 major groups

SIC 70-89 — Services16 major groups

SIC 91-97 — Public Administration7 major groups

SIC 99 — Nonclassifiable Establishments1 major groups

Need the NAICS equivalent? convert a SIC code to NAICS using the mapping table — SIC 1987 four-digit industries paired with NAICS 2022 at the five-digit industry level, with coverage gaps stated.