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NAICS 45114

Musical Instrument & Supplies Stores

Key Figures

Establishments
3,230
Census CBP · 2023
Employment
28,219
Census CBP · 2023
Market size
$4.5B
Census Economic Census · 2017

Figures are published for NAICS 45114 directly.

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Official definition

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new musical instruments, sheet music, and related supplies; or retailing these new products in combination with musical instrument repair, rental, or music instruction.

Source: US Census Bureau, 2017 NAICS Definitions. Public domain. Census publishes this definition under NAICS 451140, the only detailed industry in this group.

Illustrative examples

  • Musical instrument stores
  • Sheet music stores
  • Piano stores

Which code does this activity belong in?

Musical instrument and supplies stores are distinguished from hobby and toy stores by their exclusive focus on musical products rather than games, toys, and general hobby items. While sporting goods stores may sell some percussion instruments, musical instrument stores primarily retail new instruments, sheet music, and supplies, often combined with services such as repair, rental, or instruction. These establishments differ from sewing and needlework stores, which focus on fabric-related supplies and crafts rather than musical products.

VantaInsights Analysis AI-drafted

Written for NAICS 451140, the only detailed industry in this group.

Where this sits

44-45 Retail Trade451 Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, and Book Stores4511 Sporting Goods, Hobby, and Musical Instrument Stores

Related classifications

45111 Sporting Goods Stores45112 Hobby, Toy, and Game Stores45113 Sewing, Needlework, and Piece Goods Stores