Book, Periodical, & Newspaper Merchant Wholesalers
Key Figures
Figures are published for NAICS 42492 directly.
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Official definition
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of books, periodicals, and newspapers.
Source: US Census Bureau, 2017 NAICS Definitions. Public domain. Census publishes this definition under NAICS 424920, the only detailed industry in this group.
Which code does this activity belong in?
Establishments primarily engaged in merchant wholesale distribution of books, periodicals, and newspapers are classified here. This code covers wholesalers handling printed reading materials as their primary business activity. Wholesalers distributing farm supplies, florists' supplies, tobacco products, paint and varnish, or other miscellaneous nondurable goods are classified in their respective specialized merchant wholesaler categories.
Written for NAICS 424920, the only detailed industry in this group.