325 Chemical Manufacturing
The Chemical Manufacturing subsector is based on the transformation of organic and inorganic raw materials by a chemical process and the formulation of products. This subsector distinguishes the production of basic chemicals that comprise the first industry group from the production of intermediate and end products produced by further processing of basic chemicals that make up the remaining industry groups. This subsector does not include all industries transforming raw materials by a chemical process. It is common for some chemical processing to occur during mining operations. These beneficiating operations, such as copper concentrating, are classified in Sector 21, Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction. Furthermore, the refining of crude petroleum is included in Subsector 324, Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing. In addition, the manufacturing of aluminum oxide is included in Subsector 331, Primary Metal Manufacturing; and beverage distilleries are classified in Subsector 312, Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing. As is the case of these two activities, the grouping of industries into subsectors may take into account the association of the activities performed with other activities in the subsector.
Where 325 sits in the NAICS 2022 hierarchy
- >31-33 Manufacturing
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325 in other classification systems
Equivalent and related codes across 6 other systems. Click any code to see its full definition, hierarchy, and crosswalks.
- dam_alloybroadHigh-Performance Alloys
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- dam_biobroadBiomaterials
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- dam_cerbroadCeramics and Glass
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- dam_compbroadComposite Materials
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- dam_nanobroadNanomaterials
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- dam_semibroadSemiconducting Materials
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- dam_smartbroadSmart and Functional Materials
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- dch_agrocbroadAgrochemicals
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- dch_coatbroadCoatings, Adhesives and Inks
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- dch_gasbroadIndustrial Gases
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- dch_petrobroadPetrochemicals
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- dch_pharmabroadPharmaceutical Intermediates
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- dch_polybroadPolymers and Plastics
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- dch_specbroadSpecialty Chemicals
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- damapp_aerobroadAerospace and Defence Applications
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- damapp_autobroadAutomotive and Mobility Applications
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- damapp_elecbroadElectronics and Semiconductor Applications
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- damapp_energybroadEnergy Generation and Storage Applications
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- damapp_medicalbroadMedical Device and Implant Applications
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- damproc_additivebroadAdditive Manufacturing (3D Printing)
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- damproc_compositebroadComposite Fabrication and Assembly
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- damproc_formingbroadThermomechanical Forming and Shaping
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- damproc_nanobroadNanofabrication and Nano-Scale Processing
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- damproc_vaporbroadChemical and Physical Vapor Deposition
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- dchreg_eubroadEuropean Union Chemical Regulations
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- dchreg_globalbroadGlobal and Multilateral Chemical Frameworks
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- dchreg_transportbroadTransport Regulations (Dangerous Goods)
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- dchreg_usbroadUnited States Chemical Regulations
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Subcategories of 325 Chemical Manufacturing
- 3251Basic Chemical Manufacturing
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing chemicals using basic processes, such as thermal cracking and distillation. Chemicals manufactured in this industry group are usually separate chemical elements or separate chemically-defined compounds.
- 3252Resin, Synthetic Rubber, and Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in one of the following: (1) manufacturing synthetic resins, plastics materials, and nonvulcanizable elastomers and mixing and blending resins on a custom basis; (2) manufacturing noncustomized synthetic resins; (3) manufacturing synthetic rubber; (4) manufacturing cellulosic (e.g., rayon, acetate) and noncellulosic (e.g., nylon, polyolefin, polyester) fibers and filaments in the form of monofilament, filament yarn, staple, or tow; or (5) manufacturing and texturizing cellulosic and noncellulosic fibers and filaments.
- 3253Pesticide, Fertilizer, and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in one or more of the following: (1) manufacturing nitrogenous or phosphatic fertilizer materials; (2) manufacturing fertilizers from sewage or animal waste; (3) manufacturing nitrogenous or phosphatic materials and mixing with other ingredients into fertilizers; (4) mixing ingredients made elsewhere into fertilizers; (5) manufacturing compost; and (6) formulating and preparing pesticides and other agricultural chemicals.
- 3254Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in one or more of the following: (1) manufacturing biological and medicinal products; (2) processing (i.e., grading, grinding, and milling) botanical drugs and herbs; (3) isolating active medicinal principals from botanical drugs and herbs; and (4) manufacturing pharmaceutical products intended for internal and external consumption in such forms as ampoules, tablets, capsules, vials, ointments, powders, solutions, and suspensions.
- 3255Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in one or more of the following: (1) mixing pigments, solvents, and binders into paints and other coatings; (2) manufacturing allied paint products; and (3) manufacturing adhesives, glues, and caulking compounds.
- 3256Soap, Cleaning Compound, and Toilet Preparation Manufacturing
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) manufacturing and packaging soaps, detergents, polishes, surface active agents, textile and leather finishing agents, and other sanitation goods or (2) preparing, blending, compounding, and packaging toilet preparations.
- 3259Other Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing chemical products (except basic chemicals; resins, synthetic rubber, cellulosic and noncellulosic fibers and filaments; pesticides, fertilizers, and other agricultural chemicals; pharmaceuticals and medicines; paints, coatings, and adhesives; soaps and cleaning compounds; and toilet preparations).
Other NAICS 2022 codes under 325 Chemical Manufacturing
- 311Food Manufacturing
- 312Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing
- 313Textile Mills
- 314Textile Product Mills
- 315Apparel Manufacturing
- 316Leather and Allied Product Manufacturing
- 321Wood Product Manufacturing
- 322Paper Manufacturing
- 323Printing and Related Support Activities
- 324Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing
- 326Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing
- 327Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing
- 331Primary Metal Manufacturing
- 332Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
- 333Machinery Manufacturing
- 334Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
- 335Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing
- 336Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
- 337Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing
- 339Miscellaneous Manufacturing
Frequently asked questions
- What is NAICS 2022 325?
- NAICS 2022 325 is "Chemical Manufacturing". The Chemical Manufacturing subsector is based on the transformation of organic and inorganic raw materials by a chemical process and the formulation of products. This subsector distinguishes the production of basic chemicals that comprise the first industry group from the production of intermediate and end products produced by further processing of basic chemicals that make up the remaining industry groups. This subsector does not include all industries transforming raw materials by a chemical process. It is common for some chemical processing to occur during mining operations. These beneficiating operations, such as copper concentrating, are classified in Sector 21, Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction. Furthermore, the refining of crude petroleum is included in Subsector 324, Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing. In addition, the manufacturing of aluminum oxide is included in Subsector 331, Primary Metal Manufacturing; and beverage distilleries are classified in Subsector 312, Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing. As is the case of these two activities, the grouping of industries into subsectors may take into account the association of the activities performed with other activities in the subsector.
- What does NAICS 2022 325 include?
- 325 Chemical Manufacturing contains 7 direct subcategories: 3251 Basic Chemical Manufacturing; 3252 Resin, Synthetic Rubber, and Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing; 3253 Pesticide, Fertilizer, and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing; 3254 Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing; 3255 Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing; 3256 Soap, Cleaning Compound, and Toilet Preparation Manufacturing; and more.
- How does NAICS 2022 325 map to other classification systems?
- 325 Chemical Manufacturing has equivalents in Advanced Materials Types (dam_alloy, dam_bio, dam_cer, +4 more); Chemical Industry Types (dch_agroc, dch_coat, dch_gas, +4 more); Advanced Materials Application Sector Types (damapp_aero, damapp_auto, damapp_elec, +2 more); Advanced Materials Manufacturing Process Types (damproc_additive, damproc_composite, damproc_forming, +2 more). These crosswalks let you translate this code between NAICS 2022 and 6 other classification systems.
- What is the parent category of 325?
- 325 Chemical Manufacturing sits under 325 Chemical Manufacturing in the NAICS 2022 hierarchy.
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