NAICS Code for Bakery Business
The NAICS code for a bakery business is 311812, Commercial Bakeries. A bakery that makes bread, rolls, cakes and other fresh baked goods to sell to stores, restaurants and institutions uses 311812, Commercial Bakeries. Wholesale bakeries belong here. A bakery that sells mostly over its own counter is 311811, Retail Bakeries, and a shop that resells baked goods it doesn't make is 445291. Frozen cakes and pies (311813) and cookies and crackers (311821) have codes of their own.
Related codes to add
Most businesses list several NAICS codes. Use 311812 as your primary if it covers most of your revenue, and add these when they describe work you also do:
| Code | Use it when | Size standard |
|---|---|---|
| 311811 Retail Bakeries | You bake on the premises and sell mostly from your own storefront. | 500 employees or fewer |
| 445291 Baked Goods Retailers | You sell baked goods you buy from others rather than bake. | $16 million or less in receipts |
| 311813 Frozen Cakes, Pies, and Other Pastries Manufacturing | You make frozen cakes, pies or pastries. | 750 employees or fewer |
| 311821 Cookie and Cracker Manufacturing | You make cookies or crackers. | 1,250 employees or fewer |
How to choose
Your primary NAICS code should match the work that brings in most of your revenue, and it sets which size standard applies to you for most set-aside contracts. Read each code's Census definition before you register. Our guide on how to choose NAICS codes covers the trade-offs. To see whether you count as small under these codes, try the size standard checker.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NAICS code for a bakery business?
The NAICS code for a bakery business is 311812, Commercial Bakeries. A bakery that makes bread, rolls, cakes and other fresh baked goods to sell to stores, restaurants and institutions uses 311812, Commercial Bakeries. Wholesale bakeries belong here. A bakery that sells mostly over its own counter is 311811, Retail Bakeries, and a shop that resells baked goods it doesn't make is 445291. Frozen cakes and pies (311813) and cookies and crackers (311821) have codes of their own.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 311812?
A business counts as small under NAICS 311812 with 1,000 employees or fewer, under the SBA's table of size standards. Federal contracts set aside for small businesses under this code are limited to firms that meet it.
Can I list more than one NAICS code?
Yes. In your SAM.gov registration you pick one primary NAICS code and can add as many others as describe work you can actually do. Add every code below that fits, because agencies search and set aside contracts by code.