Poultry Processing
Key Figures
Figures are published for NAICS 311615 directly.
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Official definition
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.
Source: US Census Bureau, 2017 NAICS Definitions. Public domain.
Which code does this activity belong in?
Poultry Processing (311615) covers establishments that slaughter poultry and small game or prepare processed poultry and small game meat and byproducts. The key boundary separates poultry and small game from all other animals; establishments slaughtering cattle, swine, or other livestock are classified in Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering (311611), while those processing purchased poultry meat are distinguished from rendering operations, which are classified in Rendering and Meat Byproduct Processing (311613).