2022 NAICS national industry in sector 44-45 Retail Trade
459910 Pet and Pet Supplies Retailers
NAICS 459910 is the US industry code for pet and pet supplies retailers. It covers establishments primarily engaged in retailing pets, pet foods, and pet supplies.
- Code
- 459910 (2022 NAICS)
- Title
- Pet and Pet Supplies Retailers
- Part of
- Other Miscellaneous Retailers
- SBA small business limit
- Average annual receipts up to $32 million
- Closest UK SIC
- 47730, 47810, 47820, 47890 and 2 more (details)
Changes coming. The NAICS 2027 revision applies to data from 1 January 2027, and SBA proposed new size standards on 20 August 2026. The values on this page are the ones in force today; we update this page when the official files change.
Official definition
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing pets, pet foods, and pet supplies.
When to use a different code
Census classifies these close-sounding activities somewhere else. Businesses mainly engaged in:
- Providing pet grooming, walking, and boarding services are classified in Industry 812910, Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services.
- Providing veterinary services are classified in Industry 541940, Veterinary Services.
- Boarding horses (except racehorses), pedigree record services, and pet breeding services are classified in Industry 115210, Support Activities for Animal Production.
- Raising companion animals (e.g., cats, dogs, pet birds) for sale are classified in Industry 112990, All Other Animal Production.
Activities listed under 459910
The Census index assigns these 3 activities to this code. If your business matches one, this is your code.
- Feed stores, pet
- Pet shops
- Pet supply stores
SBA size standard for 459910
To count as a small business for SBA loans and federal contracts under NAICS 459910, your business (including affiliates) must not exceed $32 million in average annual receipts. Check your business.
Source: SBA table of size standards, effective March 17, 2023.
Closest UK SIC 2007 codes
There is no official one-to-one link between NAICS and UK SIC. These codes share the same international class (ISIC Rev. 4: 4773, 4791, 4781, 4782, 4789, 4799), so treat them as a starting point and check the definition.
- 47730Dispensing chemist in specialised storesUK SIC
- 47810Retail sale via stalls and markets of food, beverages and tobacco productsUK SIC
- 47820Retail sale via stalls and markets of textiles, clothing and footwearUK SIC
- 47890Retail sale via stalls and markets of other goodsUK SIC
- 47910Retail sale via mail order houses or via InternetUK SIC
- 47990Other retail sale not in stores, stalls or marketsUK SIC
Built from Census concordances 2022→2017 NAICS and 2017 NAICS→ISIC Rev. 4.
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Data last changed November 14, 2026. How this page is built.