NAICS Code 322291: Sanitary Paper Product Manufacturing
National industry
SBA small business size standard: 1,500 employees
Definition
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in converting purchased sanitary paper stock or wadding into sanitary paper products, such as facial tissues, handkerchiefs, table napkins, toilet paper, towels, disposable diapers, sanitary napkins, and tampons.
Government contracts for this product: PSC 8135 Packaging and Packing Bulk Materials
Code facts
- Part of
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31-33
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322
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3222
- 32229
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3222
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322
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31-33
- Contract awards
- 407 In the last 12 months
- Contract obligations
- $12,397,790 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.
Business activities under NAICS 322291
- Diapers, disposable, made from purchased paper or textile fiber
- Facial tissues made from purchased paper
- Handkerchiefs, paper, made from purchased paper
- Napkins, table, made from purchased paper
- Pads, incontinent and bed, manufacturing
- Paper napkins and tablecloths made from purchased paper
- Paper towels made from purchased paper
- Sanitary napkins and tampons made from purchased paper or textile fiber
- Sanitary products made from purchased sanitary paper stock
- Tablecloths, paper, made from purchased paper
- Toilet paper made from purchased paper
- Towels, paper, made from purchased paper
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Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2027 To date | $2,725,133 |
| FY2026 | $18,248,782 |
| FY2025 | $12,397,790 |
| FY2024 | $5,178,637 |
| FY2023 | $7,259,190 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alphavets, Inc. | $14,175,894 | |
| 2 | Outlook-Nebraska, Inc. | $3,133,457 | |
| 3 | Federal Prison Industries, Inc. | $1,190,426 | |
| 4 | ED And Leute LLC | $505,845 | |
| 5 | Claflin Service Company | $382,094 | |
| 6 | The Cincinnati Association For The Blind | $310,686 | |
| 7 | Nor-Kem Distributors Inc. | $120,000 | |
| 8 | B.w. Wilson Paper Company, Incorporated | $100,620 | |
| 9 | Rainmaker, Inc. | $95,409 | |
| 10 | Cartridge Savers Inc. | $87,739 |
See the full FY2025 ranking of NAICS 322291 contractors, by parent company.
Top funding agencies by obligations
| Rank | Agency | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Veterans Affairs | $14,297,141 | |
| 2 | Department of Justice | $5,554,740 | |
| 3 | Air Force | $332,249 | |
| 4 | General Services Administration | $162,519 | |
| 5 | Defense Logistics Agency | $147,474 | |
| 6 | Department of the Interior | $119,180 | |
| 7 | Department of Health and Human Services | $112,968 | |
| 8 | Department of the Treasury | $100,620 | |
| 9 | Department of Homeland Security | $74,403 | |
| 10 | Department of State | $58,013 |
Top PSC codes by obligations
| Rank | PSC code | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8135 Packaging and Packing Bulk Materials | $9,839,871 | |
| 2 | 8540 Toiletry Paper Products | $4,323,641 | |
| 3 | 8115 Boxes, Cartons, and Crates | $2,004,074 | |
| 4 | 7510 Office Supplies | $1,883,402 | |
| 5 | 8530 Personal Toiletry Articles | $1,343,189 | |
| 6 | 9310 Paper and Paperboard | $277,692 | |
| 7 | 6515 Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies | $220,211 | |
| 8 | 7930 Cleaning and Polishing Compounds and Preparations | $180,000 | |
| 9 | 8105 Bags and Sacks | $167,622 | |
| 10 | 8950 Condiments and Related Products | $134,871 |
Contract obligations by state
| Rank | Place of performance | Obligated, last 12 months | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | $7,624,508 | |
| 2 | Nebraska | $3,048,942 | |
| 3 | South Carolina | $2,469,651 | |
| 4 | Colorado | $2,004,365 | |
| 5 | Texas | $1,293,587 | |
| 6 | Kentucky | $690,254 | |
| 7 | Illinois | $640,830 | |
| 8 | Ohio | $361,545 | |
| 9 | Rhode Island | $270,944 | |
| 10 | Pennsylvania | $222,259 | |
| 11 | Virginia | $190,258 | |
| 12 | New Mexico | $180,000 | |
| 13 | Florida | $155,948 | |
| 14 | New York | $155,633 | |
| 15 | Wisconsin | $109,903 | |
| 16 | Montana | $96,361 | |
| 17 | Alabama | $70,250 | |
| 18 | Washington | $66,756 | |
| 19 | North Carolina | $64,493 | |
| 20 | Connecticut | $60,396 | |
| 21 | Missouri | $49,936 | |
| 22 | West Virginia | $49,913 | |
| 23 | Oregon | $46,124 | |
| 24 | Alaska | $45,753 | |
| 25 | Tennessee | $31,254 | |
| 26 | U.S. Virgin Islands | $27,107 | |
| 27 | New Jersey | $23,818 | |
| 28 | California | $22,010 | |
| 29 | District of Columbia | $20,657 | |
| 30 | Maryland | $8,659 | |
| 31 | Arizona | $8,550 | |
| 32 | Indiana | $3,876 | |
| 33 | Nevada | $165 |
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Shares are of everything obligated under NAICS 322291 in the last 12 months before deobligations, including work performed abroad or with no place of performance on record.
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Size standard history
Federal Register rules that named this code
From the NAICS codes each rule's amendments to 13 CFR 121.201 name. Rules that print their size standard tables as images aren't listed.
Quick answers
What is NAICS 322291?
NAICS 322291 is Sanitary Paper Product Manufacturing, a national industry in NAICS 31-33, Manufacturing.
What is the NAICS code for paper towels made from purchased paper?
The NAICS code for paper towels made from purchased paper is 322291, Sanitary Paper Product Manufacturing.
What is the NAICS code for toilet paper made from purchased paper?
The NAICS code for toilet paper made from purchased paper is 322291, Sanitary Paper Product Manufacturing.
What is the NAICS code for facial tissues made from purchased paper?
The NAICS code for facial tissues made from purchased paper is 322291, Sanitary Paper Product Manufacturing.
When did the size standard for NAICS 322291 last change?
The most recent Federal Register rule on record that names NAICS 322291 in the SBA's size standards is "Small Business Size Standards for Manufacturing" (81 FR 4469), published Jan 26, 2016 and effective Feb 26, 2016.
How much do federal agencies spend under NAICS 322291?
Federal contracts under NAICS 322291 obligated $12,397,790 in fiscal year 2025 and $45,809,533 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
Who are the largest contractors under NAICS 322291?
The contractors with the most obligated under NAICS 322291 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Alphavets, Inc. ($14,175,894); Outlook-Nebraska, Inc. ($3,133,457); and Federal Prison Industries, Inc. ($1,190,426).
Which agencies buy the most under NAICS 322291?
The agencies that obligated the most under NAICS 322291 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Department of Veterans Affairs ($14,297,141), Department of Justice ($5,554,740) and Air Force ($332,249).
Which PSC codes are used with NAICS 322291?
The PSC codes with the most obligated under NAICS 322291 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are 8135 Packaging and Packing Bulk Materials; 8540 Toiletry Paper Products; and 8115 Boxes, Cartons, and Crates.
Where is the work under NAICS 322291 performed?
By place of performance, the states with the most contract obligations under NAICS 322291 over the last 12 months are Massachusetts ($7,624,508), Nebraska ($3,048,942) and South Carolina ($2,469,651).
What is the latest contract opportunity under NAICS 322291?
The latest contract opportunity under NAICS 322291 is Multiple Award Schedule, award notice from Federal Acquisition Service, posted November 9, 2026.
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