Livestock Merchant Wholesalers
Key Figures
Figures are published for NAICS 424520 directly.
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Official definition
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of livestock (except horses and mules).
Source: US Census Bureau, 2017 NAICS Definitions. Public domain.
Illustrative examples
- Cattle merchant wholesalers
- Hogs merchant wholesalers
- Goats merchant wholesalers
- Sheep merchant wholesalers
Which code does this activity belong in?
Establishments in this industry purchase livestock such as cattle, hogs, sheep, and goats from producers and resell them to other businesses. The boundary with grain and field bean merchant wholesalers is clear: this code covers living animals, while grain and field bean merchant wholesalers handle crop commodities. Other farm product raw material merchant wholesalers cover the remaining agricultural inputs and byproducts not included in livestock or grain distribution.