NAICS 42444: Poultry and Poultry Product Merchant Wholesalers
NAICS industry
Code facts
- Part of
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42
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424
- 4244
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424
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42
- Codes under it
- 1
- Contract awards
- 426 In the last 12 months
- Contract obligations
- $2,393,425 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 | $12,042 |
| FY2026 | $1,234,079 |
| FY2025 | $2,393,425 |
| FY2024 | $1,186,103 |
| FY2023 | $1,063,376 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pueblo Trading Co Inc. | $554,855 | |
| 2 | Lofasia Inc. | $300,213 | |
| 3 | The Smooth Sailing Group LLC | $279,002 | |
| 4 | Birchwood, Ratcliff & Associates LLC | $39,851 | |
| 5 | Twin Valley Farms Exchange, Inc. | $37,139 | |
| 6 | Universal Poultry Products Inc. | $16,150 | |
| 7 | Palmetto Foods Distribution LLC | $10,816 | |
| 8 | Lesher's Poultry Farm, Inc A Close Corp | $10,170 |
Top funding agencies by obligations
| Rank | Agency | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Justice | $945,907 | |
| 2 | Defense Logistics Agency | $300,213 |
Top PSC codes by obligations
| Rank | PSC code | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8905 Meat, Poultry, and Fish | $951,906 | |
| 2 | 8910 Dairy Foods and Eggs | $213,464 | |
| 3 | 8945 Food, Oils and Fats | $80,751 |
Contract obligations by state
| Rank | Place of performance | Obligated, last 12 months | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $554,855 | |
| 2 | Florida | $318,853 | |
| 3 | Pennsylvania | $47,308 | |
| 4 | Colorado | $16,150 | |
| 5 | Georgia | $10,816 |
Shares are of everything obligated under NAICS 42444 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 42444
| NAICS code | Size standard |
|---|---|
| 424440 Poultry and Poultry Product Merchant Wholesalers | 150 employees |
Definition
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of poultry and/or poultry products (except canned and packaged frozen).
Illustrative examples
- Chicken and chicken products (except canned and packaged frozen) merchant wholesalers
- Eggs merchant wholesalers
- Fresh poultry merchant wholesalers
- Frozen poultry (except packaged) merchant wholesalers
- Poultry and poultry products (except canned, packaged frozen) merchant wholesalers
- Poultry, live and dressed, merchant wholesalers
- Processed poultry (e.g., luncheon) merchant wholesalers
- Turkey and turkey products (except canned and packaged frozen) merchant wholesalers
Quick answers
What is NAICS 42444?
NAICS 42444 is Poultry and Poultry Product Merchant Wholesalers, a NAICS industry in NAICS 42, Wholesale Trade.
What is the NAICS code for eggs merchant wholesalers?
The NAICS code for eggs merchant wholesalers is 424440, Poultry and Poultry Product Merchant Wholesalers. Its SBA small business size standard is 150 employees.
What is the NAICS code for fresh poultry merchant wholesalers?
The NAICS code for fresh poultry merchant wholesalers is 424440, Poultry and Poultry Product Merchant Wholesalers. Its SBA small business size standard is 150 employees.
What is the NAICS code for frozen poultry (except packaged) merchant wholesalers?
The NAICS code for frozen poultry (except packaged) merchant wholesalers is 424440, Poultry and Poultry Product Merchant Wholesalers. Its SBA small business size standard is 150 employees.
What codes are under NAICS 42444?
NAICS 42444 has one code under it with its own GovTribe page, 424440 Poultry and Poultry Product Merchant Wholesalers.
How much do federal agencies spend under NAICS 42444?
Federal contracts under NAICS 42444 obligated $2,393,425 in fiscal year 2025 and $5,889,024 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
Who are the largest contractors under NAICS 42444?
The contractors with the most obligated under NAICS 42444 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Pueblo Trading Co Inc. ($554,855), Lofasia Inc. ($300,213) and The Smooth Sailing Group LLC ($279,002).
Which agencies buy the most under NAICS 42444?
The agencies that obligated the most under NAICS 42444 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Department of Justice ($945,907) and Defense Logistics Agency ($300,213).
Which PSC codes are used with NAICS 42444?
The PSC codes with the most obligated under NAICS 42444 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are 8905 Meat, Poultry, and Fish; 8910 Dairy Foods and Eggs; and 8945 Food, Oils and Fats.
Where is the work under NAICS 42444 performed?
By place of performance, the states with the most contract obligations under NAICS 42444 over the last 12 months are California ($554,855), Florida ($318,853) and Pennsylvania ($47,308).
What is the latest contract opportunity under NAICS 42444?
The latest contract opportunity under NAICS 42444 is Garrison Feeding Div OCONUS & CONUS, award notice from Subsistence (DLA), posted May 29, 2025.
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