NAICS Code 325611: Soap and Other Detergent Manufacturing
National industry
SBA small business size standard: 1,100 employees
Definition
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing and packaging bath, facial, and hand soaps, hand sanitizers, and other detergents, such as laundry and dishwashing detergents; toothpaste gels and tooth powders; and natural glycerin.
Code facts
- Part of
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31-33
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325
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3256
- 32561
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3256
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325
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31-33
- Contract awards
- 12,288 In the last 12 months
- Contract obligations
- $12,632,237 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 325611
- Bar soaps manufacturing
- Dentifrices manufacturing
- Detergents (e.g., dishwashing, industrial, laundry) manufacturing
- Dishwasher detergents manufacturing
- Glycerin (i.e., glycerol), natural, manufacturing
- Hand soaps (e.g., hard, liquid, soft) manufacturing
- Laundry soap, chips, and powder manufacturing
- Mechanic's hand soaps and pastes manufacturing
- Presoaks manufacturing
- Scouring cleansers (e.g., pastes, powders) manufacturing
- Soaps (e.g., bar, chip, powder) manufacturing
- Teeth whiteners (e.g., pastes, gels) manufacturing
- Toilet soaps manufacturing
- Toothpastes, gels, and tooth powders manufacturing
- Waterless hand soaps manufacturing
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Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2027 To date | $1,085,201 |
| FY2026 | $13,182,022 |
| FY2025 | $12,632,237 |
| FY2024 | $11,930,824 |
| FY2023 | $13,454,625 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rite-Kem, Inc. | $3,902,159 | |
| 2 | Wartech Industries, LLC | $1,954,648 | |
| 3 | Drew Marine USA Inc. | $1,595,176 | |
| 4 | Ecolab Inc. | $1,220,062 | |
| 5 | National Industries For The Blind | $639,656 | |
| 6 | GMS Industrial Supply, Inc. | $626,609 | |
| 7 | American Sanitary Products Inc. | $587,792 | |
| 8 | Chemical Ventures Inc. | $422,469 | |
| 9 | Lovell Government Services Inc. | $388,343 | |
| 10 | Giga, Inc. | $303,192 |
See the full FY2025 ranking of NAICS 325611 contractors, by parent company.
Top funding agencies by obligations
| Rank | Agency | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Services Administration | $8,508,392 | |
| 2 | Department of Transportation | $1,595,176 | |
| 3 | Department of Justice | $1,097,375 | |
| 4 | Department of Veterans Affairs | $1,016,434 | |
| 5 | Department of Commerce | $551,916 | |
| 6 | Department of the Treasury | $422,469 | |
| 7 | Air Force | $324,231 | |
| 8 | Department of Homeland Security | $254,684 | |
| 9 | Department of the Army | $150,985 | |
| 10 | Department of Agriculture | $109,874 |
Top PSC codes by obligations
| Rank | PSC code | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7920 Brooms, Brushes, Mops, and Sponges | $2,766,098 | |
| 2 | 7930 Cleaning and Polishing Compounds and Preparations | $2,710,369 | |
| 3 | 5120 Hand Tools, Nonedged, Nonpowered | $1,954,648 | |
| 4 | 6810 Chemicals | $1,669,876 | |
| 5 | 2010 Ship and Boat Propulsion Components | $1,595,176 | |
| 6 | 8520 Toilet Soap, Shaving Preparations, and Dentifrices | $1,341,751 | |
| 7 | R707 Contract, Procurement, and Acquisition Support Services | $551,916 | |
| 8 | S201 Custodial Janitorial Services | $285,362 | |
| 9 | 5310 Nuts and Washers | $230,582 | |
| 10 | J045 Maintenance, Repair and Rebuilding of Equipment: Plumbing, Heating, and Waste Disposal Equipment | $161,794 |
Contract obligations by state
| Rank | Place of performance | Obligated, last 12 months | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mississippi | $3,708,229 | |
| 2 | Louisiana | $1,957,231 | |
| 3 | New Jersey | $1,595,176 | |
| 4 | Minnesota | $1,021,629 | |
| 5 | Florida | $742,946 | |
| 6 | Virginia | $705,635 | |
| 7 | California | $593,234 | |
| 8 | Arizona | $581,813 | |
| 9 | District of Columbia | $552,106 | |
| 10 | Pennsylvania | $358,173 | |
| 11 | Georgia | $347,393 | |
| 12 | Washington | $165,246 | |
| 13 | Texas | $132,273 | |
| 14 | Oklahoma | $131,198 | |
| 15 | Kansas | $109,874 | |
| 16 | North Carolina | $102,489 | |
| 17 | Illinois | $80,057 | |
| 18 | Massachusetts | $71,318 | |
| 19 | West Virginia | $66,066 | |
| 20 | Colorado | $56,353 | |
| 21 | Hawaii | $52,200 | |
| 22 | Kentucky | $51,168 | |
| 23 | Missouri | $48,002 | |
| 24 | Alaska | $45,297 | |
| 25 | Maryland | $39,965 | |
| 26 | New York | $39,433 | |
| 27 | Wisconsin | $24,677 | |
| 28 | Indiana | $17,167 | |
| 29 | Idaho | $11,610 | |
| 30 | Nevada | $8,922 | |
| 31 | South Carolina | $5,711 |
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Shares are of everything obligated under NAICS 325611 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 325611?
NAICS 325611 is Soap and Other Detergent Manufacturing, a national industry in NAICS 31-33, Manufacturing.
What is the NAICS code for presoaks manufacturing?
The NAICS code for presoaks manufacturing is 325611, Soap and Other Detergent Manufacturing.
What is the NAICS code for bar soaps manufacturing?
The NAICS code for bar soaps manufacturing is 325611, Soap and Other Detergent Manufacturing.
What is the NAICS code for dentifrices manufacturing?
The NAICS code for dentifrices manufacturing is 325611, Soap and Other Detergent Manufacturing.
When did the size standard for NAICS 325611 last change?
The most recent Federal Register rule on record that names NAICS 325611 in the SBA's size standards is "Small Business Size Standards: Manufacturing and Industries With Employee-Based Size Standards in Other Sectors Except Wholesale Trade and Retail Trade" (88 FR 9970), published Feb 15, 2023 and effective Mar 17, 2023.
How much do federal agencies spend under NAICS 325611?
Federal contracts under NAICS 325611 obligated $12,632,237 in fiscal year 2025 and $52,284,908 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
Who are the largest contractors under NAICS 325611?
The contractors with the most obligated under NAICS 325611 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Rite-Kem, Inc. ($3,902,159); Wartech Industries, LLC ($1,954,648); and Drew Marine USA Inc. ($1,595,176).
Which agencies buy the most under NAICS 325611?
The agencies that obligated the most under NAICS 325611 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are General Services Administration ($8,508,392), Department of Transportation ($1,595,176) and Department of Justice ($1,097,375).
Which PSC codes are used with NAICS 325611?
The PSC codes with the most obligated under NAICS 325611 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are 7920 Brooms, Brushes, Mops, and Sponges; 7930 Cleaning and Polishing Compounds and Preparations; and 5120 Hand Tools, Nonedged, Nonpowered.
Where is the work under NAICS 325611 performed?
By place of performance, the states with the most contract obligations under NAICS 325611 over the last 12 months are Mississippi ($3,708,229), Louisiana ($1,957,231) and New Jersey ($1,595,176).
What is the latest contract opportunity under NAICS 325611?
The latest contract opportunity under NAICS 325611 is Multiple Award Schedule, award notice from Federal Acquisition Service, posted September 23, 2026.
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