SIC 50-51

SIC Code 50-51: Wholesale Trade

SIC codes 50-51 cover Wholesale Trade.

includes establishments that sell merchandise to retailers, industrial users, and other wholesalers without transforming the goods. Wholesale distributors create value through aggregation, logistics, and market access across both durable and nondurable goods.

This is a top-level division in the SIC 1987 classification system, covering 2 major groups, 18 industry groups, and 69 4-digit industries.

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Major Groups in This Division

SIC Code	Major Group Title	Industry Groups
50	SIC 50 — Durable Goods – Wholesale	9
51	SIC 51 — Nondurable Goods – Wholesale	9

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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.