NAICS 31161: Animal Slaughtering and Processing
NAICS industry
Code facts
- Part of
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31-33
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311
- 3116
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311
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31-33
- Codes under it
- 4
- Contract awards
- 918 In the last 12 months
- Contract obligations
- $1,084,115,418 In FY2025
NAICS codes and definitions come from the U.S. Census Bureau, size standards from the SBA and contract spending from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2027 To date | $808,206 |
| FY2026 | $1,035,233,157 |
| FY2025 | $1,084,115,418 |
| FY2024 | $1,291,568,991 |
| FY2023 | $1,241,489,790 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyson Foods Inc. | $180,037,886 | |
| 2 | Central Valley Meat Co., Inc. | $93,376,824 | |
| 3 | Caviness Beef Packers, LIMITED | $71,526,800 | |
| 4 | Jennie-O Turkey Store Inc. | $58,614,109 | |
| 5 | Cherry Meat Packers, Inc. | $55,943,120 | |
| 6 | Gold Creek Foods, LLC | $54,453,060 | |
| 7 | American Beef Packers, Inc. | $48,113,887 | |
| 8 | Crider, Inc. | $40,053,327 | |
| 9 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation | $38,629,232 | |
| 10 | Schenk Packing Co., Inc. | $36,512,958 |
See the full FY2025 ranking of NAICS 31161 contractors, by parent company.
Top funding agencies by obligations
| Rank | Agency | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Agriculture | $996,907,284 | |
| 2 | Defense Logistics Agency | $30,381,429 | |
| 3 | Department of Justice | $8,489,669 | |
| 4 | Department of the Interior | $151,661 | |
| 5 | Defense Commissary Agency | $111,320 |
Top PSC codes by obligations
| Rank | PSC code | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8905 Meat, Poultry, and Fish | $1,004,856,263 | |
| 2 | 8940 Special Dietary Foods and Food Specialty Preparations | $26,445,207 | |
| 3 | 8970 Composite Food Packages | $3,807,172 | |
| 4 | 8945 Food, Oils and Fats | $574,523 | |
| 5 | F022 Fish Hatchery Services | $140,287 | |
| 6 | 8915 Fruits and Vegetables | $129,050 | |
| 7 |
S205 Trash/ |
$111,320 | |
| 8 | 8910 Dairy Foods and Eggs | $87,913 | |
| 9 | F019 Other Wildlife Management Services | $63,749 | |
| 10 | 4110 Refrigeration Equipment | $20,899 |
Contract obligations by state
| Rank | Place of performance | Obligated, last 12 months | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $199,579,469 | |
| 2 | Illinois | $168,769,287 | |
| 3 | Pennsylvania | $146,264,780 | |
| 4 | Georgia | $108,970,366 | |
| 5 | Minnesota | $85,675,824 | |
| 6 | Texas | $79,876,173 | |
| 7 | Ohio | $51,165,280 | |
| 8 | South Carolina | $36,778,847 | |
| 9 | Washington | $36,512,958 | |
| 10 | Wisconsin | $25,721,610 | |
| 11 | North Carolina | $23,950,167 | |
| 12 | Kansas | $14,100,457 | |
| 13 | Virginia | $11,656,660 | |
| 14 | Oklahoma | $8,866,963 | |
| 15 | Arkansas | $7,849,500 | |
| 16 | Colorado | $7,735,200 | |
| 17 | Iowa | $6,839,108 | |
| 18 | Alabama | $6,760,905 | |
| 19 | Nebraska | $3,939,485 | |
| 20 | Florida | $1,938,225 | |
| 21 | Mississippi | $1,502,602 | |
| 22 | Oregon | $761,557 | |
| 23 | New York | $305,806 | |
| 24 | Michigan | $170,005 | |
| 25 | Tennessee | $157,876 | |
| 26 | Massachusetts | $85,175 | |
| 27 | West Virginia | $66,173 | |
| 28 | Hawaii | $63,320 | |
| 29 | Kentucky | $28,215 | |
| 30 | Wyoming | $24,999 | |
| 31 | Arizona | $18,900 |
Show all 31
Shares are of everything obligated under NAICS 31161 in the last 12 months before deobligations, including work performed abroad or with no place of performance on record.
Contract opportunities
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Codes under 31161
| NAICS code | Size standard |
|---|---|
| 311611 Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering | 1,150 employees |
| 311612 Meat Processed from Carcasses | 1,000 employees |
| 311613 Rendering and Meat Byproduct Processing | 750 employees |
| 311615 Poultry Processing | 1,250 employees |
Definition
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in one or more of the following: (1) slaughtering animals; (2) preparing processed meats and meat byproducts; and (3) rendering and/or refining animal fat, bones, and meat scraps. This industry includes establishments primarily engaged in assembly cutting and packing of meats (i.e., boxed meats) from purchased carcasses.
Quick answers
What is NAICS 31161?
NAICS 31161 is Animal Slaughtering and Processing, a NAICS industry in NAICS 31-33, Manufacturing.
What codes are under NAICS 31161?
NAICS 31161 has 4 codes under it with their own GovTribe pages, including 311611 Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering, 311612 Meat Processed from Carcasses and 311613 Rendering and Meat Byproduct Processing.
How much do federal agencies spend under NAICS 31161?
Federal contracts under NAICS 31161 obligated $1,084,115,418 in fiscal year 2025 and $4,653,215,562 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
Who are the largest contractors under NAICS 31161?
The contractors with the most obligated under NAICS 31161 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Tyson Foods Inc. ($180,037,886); Central Valley Meat Co., Inc. ($93,376,824); and Caviness Beef Packers, LIMITED ($71,526,800).
Which agencies buy the most under NAICS 31161?
The agencies that obligated the most under NAICS 31161 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Department of Agriculture ($996,907,284), Defense Logistics Agency ($30,381,429) and Department of Justice ($8,489,669).
Which PSC codes are used with NAICS 31161?
The PSC codes with the most obligated under NAICS 31161 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are 8905 Meat, Poultry, and Fish; 8940 Special Dietary Foods and Food Specialty Preparations; and 8970 Composite Food Packages.
Where is the work under NAICS 31161 performed?
By place of performance, the states with the most contract obligations under NAICS 31161 over the last 12 months are California ($199,579,469), Illinois ($168,769,287) and Pennsylvania ($146,264,780).
What is the latest contract opportunity under NAICS 31161?
The latest contract opportunity under NAICS 31161 is Frozen Beef Coarse Ground Products for Domestic Food Assistance Programs, solicitation from Agricultural Marketing Service, posted October 21, 2026.
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