31161 Animal Slaughtering and Processing
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in one or more of the following: (1) slaughtering animals; (2) preparing processed meats and meat byproducts; and (3) rendering and/or refining animal fat, bones, and meat scraps. This industry includes establishments primarily engaged in assembly cutting and packing of meats (i.e., boxed meats) from purchased carcasses. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
Where 31161 sits in the NAICS 2022 hierarchy
- >31-33 Manufacturing
- >>311 Food Manufacturing
- >>>3116 Animal Slaughtering and Processing
- >>>>31161 Animal Slaughtering and Processing
- >>>>31161 Animal Slaughtering and Processing
Subcategories of 31161 Animal Slaughtering and Processing
- 311611Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in slaughtering animals (except poultry and small game). Establishments that slaughter and prepare meats are included in this industry. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
- 311612Meat Processed from Carcasses
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in processing or preserving meat and meat byproducts (except poultry and small game) from purchased meats. This industry includes establishments primarily engaged in assembly cutting and packing of meats (i.e., boxed meats) from purchased meats. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
- 311613Rendering and Meat Byproduct Processing
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in rendering animal fat, bones, and meat scraps. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
- 311615Poultry Processing
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) slaughtering poultry and small game and/or (2) preparing processed poultry and small game meat and meat byproducts. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
Frequently asked questions
- What is NAICS 2022 31161?
- NAICS 2022 31161 is "Animal Slaughtering and Processing". This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in one or more of the following: (1) slaughtering animals; (2) preparing processed meats and meat byproducts; and (3) rendering and/or refining animal fat, bones, and meat scraps. This industry includes establishments primarily engaged in assembly cutting and packing of meats (i.e., boxed meats) from purchased carcasses. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
- What does NAICS 2022 31161 include?
- 31161 Animal Slaughtering and Processing contains 4 direct subcategories: 311611 Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering; 311612 Meat Processed from Carcasses; 311613 Rendering and Meat Byproduct Processing; 311615 Poultry Processing.
- What is the parent category of 31161?
- 31161 Animal Slaughtering and Processing sits under 31161 Animal Slaughtering and Processing in the NAICS 2022 hierarchy.
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