NAICS 311611: Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering
National industry
SBA small business size standard: 1,150 employees
Code facts
- Part of
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31-33
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311
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3116
- 31161
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3116
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311
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31-33
- Contract awards
- 585 In the last 12 months
- Contract obligations
- $544,609,139 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 | $218,442 |
| FY2026 | $552,526,249 |
| FY2025 | $544,609,139 |
| FY2024 | $610,080,088 |
| FY2023 | $768,729,236 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Valley Meat Co., Inc. | $93,376,824 | |
| 2 | Caviness Beef Packers, LIMITED | $71,526,800 | |
| 3 | Cherry Meat Packers, Inc. | $55,943,120 | |
| 4 | American Beef Packers, Inc. | $48,113,887 | |
| 5 | Schenk Packing Co., Inc. | $36,512,958 | |
| 6 | Goodman Food Products, Inc. | $28,355,147 | |
| 7 | Jancorp, LLC | $26,890,664 | |
| 8 | Mainstay Distributing, LLC | $19,107,496 | |
| 9 | Mistica Foods LLC | $18,838,887 | |
| 10 | John Hofmeister & Son Inc. | $18,576,160 |
See the full FY2025 ranking of NAICS 311611 contractors, by parent company.
Top funding agencies by obligations
| Rank | Agency | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Agriculture | $547,510,612 | |
| 2 | Defense Logistics Agency | $3,807,172 | |
| 3 | Department of Justice | $1,401,908 | |
| 4 | Department of the Interior | $24,999 |
Top PSC codes by obligations
| Rank | PSC code | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8905 Meat, Poultry, and Fish | $548,657,983 | |
| 2 | 8970 Composite Food Packages | $3,807,172 | |
| 3 | 8945 Food, Oils and Fats | $174,460 | |
| 4 | 8910 Dairy Foods and Eggs | $87,913 | |
| 5 | F019 Other Wildlife Management Services | $24,999 |
Contract obligations by state
| Rank | Place of performance | Obligated, last 12 months | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $179,315,205 | |
| 2 | Illinois | $165,321,225 | |
| 3 | Texas | $71,534,660 | |
| 4 | Washington | $36,512,958 | |
| 5 | Wisconsin | $25,410,910 | |
| 6 | Minnesota | $24,953,398 | |
| 7 | Georgia | $16,681,952 | |
| 8 | Kansas | $14,100,457 | |
| 9 | Colorado | $7,735,200 | |
| 10 | Iowa | $6,848,638 | |
| 11 | South Carolina | $3,689,922 | |
| 12 | Florida | $321,192 | |
| 13 | New York | $160,260 | |
| 14 | Arkansas | $31,077 | |
| 15 | Wyoming | $24,999 | |
| 16 | Massachusetts | $15,876 |
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Shares are of everything obligated under NAICS 311611 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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Definition
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in slaughtering animals (except poultry and small game). Establishments that slaughter and prepare meats are included in this industry.
Illustrative examples
- Abattoirs
- Animal fats (except poultry and small game) produced in slaughtering plants
- Bacon, slab and sliced, produced in slaughtering plants
- Beef carcasses, half carcasses, primal and sub-primal cuts, produced in slaughtering plants
- Beef produced in slaughtering plants
- Boxed beef produced in slaughtering plants
- Boxed meats produced in slaughtering plants
- Canned meats (except poultry) produced in slaughtering plants
- Cured hides and skins produced in slaughtering plants
- Custom slaughtering
- Fats, animal (except poultry, small game), produced in slaughtering plants
- Hams (except poultry) produced in slaughtering plants
- Hides and skins produced in slaughtering plants
- Horsemeat produced in slaughtering plants
- Hot dogs (except poultry) produced in slaughtering plants
- Inedible products (e.g., hides, skins, pulled wool, wool grease) produced in slaughtering plants
- Lamb carcasses, half carcasses, primal and sub-primal cuts, produced in slaughtering plants
- Lard produced in slaughtering plants
- Luncheon meat (except poultry) produced in slaughtering plants
- Meat canning (except poultry) produced in slaughtering plants
- Meats fresh, chilled or frozen (except poultry and small game), produced in slaughtering plants
- Meats, cured or smoked, produced in slaughtering plants
- Pork carcasses, half carcasses, and primal and sub-primal cuts produced in slaughtering plants
- Sausage casings, natural, produced in slaughtering plant
- Slaughtering, custom
- Tallow produced in a slaughtering plant
- Variety meats, edible organs, made in slaughtering plants
- Veal carcasses, half carcasses, primal and sub-primal cuts, produced in slaughtering plants
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Quick answers
What is NAICS 311611?
NAICS 311611 is Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering, a national industry in NAICS 31-33, Manufacturing.
What is the NAICS code for abattoirs?
The NAICS code for abattoirs is 311611, Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering.
What is the NAICS code for custom slaughtering?
The NAICS code for custom slaughtering is 311611, Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering.
What is the NAICS code for beef produced in slaughtering plants?
The NAICS code for beef produced in slaughtering plants is 311611, Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering.
How much do federal agencies spend under NAICS 311611?
Federal contracts under NAICS 311611 obligated $544,609,139 in fiscal year 2025 and $2,476,163,154 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
Who are the largest contractors under NAICS 311611?
The contractors with the most obligated under NAICS 311611 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Central Valley Meat Co., Inc. ($93,376,824); Caviness Beef Packers, LIMITED ($71,526,800); and Cherry Meat Packers, Inc. ($55,943,120).
Which agencies buy the most under NAICS 311611?
The agencies that obligated the most under NAICS 311611 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Department of Agriculture ($547,510,612), Defense Logistics Agency ($3,807,172) and Department of Justice ($1,401,908).
Which PSC codes are used with NAICS 311611?
The PSC codes with the most obligated under NAICS 311611 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are 8905 Meat, Poultry, and Fish; 8970 Composite Food Packages; and 8945 Food, Oils and Fats.
Where is the work under NAICS 311611 performed?
By place of performance, the states with the most contract obligations under NAICS 311611 over the last 12 months are California ($179,315,205), Illinois ($165,321,225) and Texas ($71,534,660).
What is the latest contract opportunity under NAICS 311611?
The latest contract opportunity under NAICS 311611 is Supplement 303 Ham Products - September 2026, special notice from Agricultural Marketing Service, posted September 30, 2026.
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