NAICS 5 Digit Industry 52314

Industry 52314

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NAICS 5  Digit Industry 52314 – Commodity Contracts Brokerage

Definition of NAICS 5 Digit Industry 52314: See industry description for NAICS 523140 below.

Industry Description of NAICS Code 523140: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in acting as agents (i.e., brokers) in buying or selling spot or future commodity contracts or options on a commission or transaction fee basis.

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Illustrative Examples of NAICS Industry 52314

What are some examples of this industry classification? The bulleted items below are illustrative examples of this 5-digit NAICS industry.

  • Commodity contracts brokerages
  • Financial futures brokerages
  • Commodity futures brokerages

Cross-References for Industry 52314

What codes are similar to this industry that might be more applicable? The cross-reference guide below displays the codes that are similar to industry 52314. Please review to find the most applicable classification.

  • Acting as principals in buying or selling spot or futures commodity contracts generally on a spread basis–are classified in Industry NAICS 523130, Commodity Contracts Dealing; and
  • Buying and selling physical commodities for resale to other than the general public–are classified in Sector 42, Wholesale Trade.

Other Index Entries for NAICS 5-Digit Industry 52314

The North American Industry Classification System contains multiple index entries that are each descriptive of the same code. The bulleted list below shows all applicable index entries (Current and former) that are associated with industry 52314. These index entries further elaborate on the scope of applicable industries that have already been defined at the top of this page.

  • Brokerages, commodity contracts
  • Commodity contracts brokerages
  • Commodity contracts brokers’ offices
  • Commodity contracts floor brokers
  • Commodity contracts options brokerages
  • Commodity futures brokerages
  • Financial futures brokerages
  • Futures commodity contracts brokerages
  • Futures commodity contracts brokers’ offices
Industry Breakdown for North American Industry Classification System

NAICS codes are broken down by digit. The broadest description starts with the 2 digit sector codes. The 3 digit subsector codes are more specific, then the 4 digit industry group, 5 digit industry (Where you are now), and the most specific is the 6 digit NAICS code. If the code on this page does not describe the industry of the business in question, then select the largest applicable code below. From there, follow through the progression of smaller digits to the larger digits in order to obtain the most specific 6 digit classification.

  • Sector 52: Finance and Insurance
    • Subsector 523: Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
      • Industry Group 5231: Securities and Commodity Contracts Intermediation and Brokerage
        • Industry 52314: Commodity Contracts Brokerage (Current Page)
          • 6 Digit Code(s) NAICS 523140: Commodity Contracts Brokerage

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