General Line Grocery Merchant Wholesalers
Key Figures
Figures are published for NAICS 42441 directly.
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Official definition
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of a general line (wide range) of groceries.
Source: US Census Bureau, 2017 NAICS Definitions. Public domain. Census publishes this definition under NAICS 424410, the only detailed industry in this group.
Which code does this activity belong in?
General line grocery merchant wholesalers distribute a wide range of grocery products to retailers and foodservice establishments. The key distinction is breadth: establishments that specialize in a single product category such as frozen foods, dairy products, poultry, confectionery, fish and seafood, meat products, or fresh produce are classified in their respective specialized merchant wholesaler codes. General line wholesalers carry multiple categories across their operations, whereas specialists focus primarily on one product line.
Written for NAICS 424410, the only detailed industry in this group.