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NAICS Code· 325110

NAICS 325110: Petrochemical Manufacturing

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) manufacturing acyclic (i.e., aliphatic) hydrocarbons such as ethylene, propylene, and butylene made from refined petroleum or liquid hydrocarbons and/or (2) manufacturing cyclic aromatic hydrocarbons such as benzene, toluene, styrene, xylene, ethyl benzene, and cumene made from refined petroleum or liquid hydrocarbons. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--Show more

NAICS 325110 – Petrochemical Manufacturing encompasses the production of basic organic and inorganic chemicals derived from petroleum and natural gas feedstocks, including ethylene, propylene, benzene, toluene, and other intermediates used in downstream manufacturing. This sector supports critical government applications such as synthetic rubber for military tires, plastic components for aerospace systems, solvents for decontamination, and specialty polymers for protective gear and electronic encapsulation.

3
Active Contracts
$734K
Total Obligations (12mo)
104
Awarded Contracts (12mo)
46
Contractors Awarded (12mo)
7
Median Bidders per Award
+31.2%
YoY Growth

Industry Spending Overview

Federal obligations, top contractors and agencies, and related industry codes for NAICS 325110.

AI Industry Description

NAICS 325110 – Petrochemical Manufacturing encompasses the production of basic organic and inorganic chemicals derived from petroleum and natural gas feedstocks, including ethylene, propylene, benzene, toluene, and other intermediates used in downstream manufacturing. This sector supports critical g...

NAICS 325110 – Petrochemical Manufacturing encompasses the production of basic organic and inorganic chemicals derived from petroleum and natural gas feedstocks, including ethylene, propylene, benzene, toluene, and other intermediates used in downstream manufacturing. This sector supports critical government applications such as synthetic rubber for military tires, plastic components for aerospace systems, solvents for decontamination, and specialty polymers for protective gear and electronic encapsulation. In the federal contracting landscape, petrochemical manufacturing is a foundational industrial enabler, supplying materials essential to defense logistics, chemical defense programs, and advanced materials research. While not always visible in final procurements, these inputs underpin numerous classified and unclassified defense and homeland security initiatives requiring high-purity, performance-grade chemical compounds. The leading contractor in this NAICS is LINDE GAS & EQUIPMENT INC., a major industrial gas and chemical systems provider with deep expertise in cryogenic separation, gas purification, and large-scale chemical plant operations. LINDE operates as a prime contractor delivering integrated petrochemical production and supply chain solutions, often partnering with defense contractors and federal laboratories. The competitive landscape is dominated by large industrial firms with capital-intensive manufacturing capabilities and federal compliance certifications, with limited participation from small businesses due to the high barriers to entry in plant infrastructure and regulatory oversight. The Department of Defense is the primary federal buyer, driven by needs in chemical warfare defense, fuel system components, and advanced material development for platforms ranging from aircraft to naval vessels. Demand is sustained through long-term supply agreements and R&D contracts focused on next-generation polymers and high-stability chemical formulations. The market is characterized by high technical specificity and stringent quality controls, with opportunities concentrated in specialized chemical supply, process optimization, and hazardous material handling services. Contractors with expertise in EPA and DOT compliance, ISO 9001 certification, and defense-grade chemical manufacturing are best positioned to compete.

Small Business Size Standard

The SBA threshold that decides who can bid NAICS 325110 work as a small business.

1,300 employees
Applies to the whole industry code

The SBA cap for this NAICS (13 CFR 121.201). A business at or under it can self-certify as small for work in this code, which is what makes it eligible for a small-business set-aside. The cap is set per NAICS, so the same company can be small in one code and not in another.

13 CFR 121.201, effective January 1, 2026. The SBA revises the table roughly once a year.

Top Contractors

Companies with the highest total award value under NAICS 325110, ranked by dollars won.

Ranked by Total Awards
A.M.S. NETWORK, LLC$186K
SEHWA CHEMICAL CO.,LTD.$102K
RAGGED ROSE, LLC$61K
MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES$51K
SIGMA TECH ENTERPRISES, INC.$36K
IBIDE CORPORATION$35K
SAGE RESOURCING, LLC$33K
SPECIALTY COATINGS, INC.$28K
QSA GLOBAL INC$27K
DELA TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION$26K
Top 10 combined$584K53

Top Agencies

Federal agencies directing the most contract spending toward NAICS 325110.

Ranked by Total Awards
Department Of Defense$590K
Department Of The Interior$93K
Department Of State$51K
Top 3 combined$734K104

Competition

How many companies historically bid on federal awards in NAICS 325110, from bidder counts reported on USAspending.

Crowded Field

Median above 5 bidders per reported award. · 6,270 reported awards

Median Bidders

7

Per reported award, all-time

Single-Bid Awards

34%

Share of reported awards with one bidder

10+ Bidder Awards

33%

Share of reported awards with 10+ bidders

Reported Awards

6,270

53% of 11,881 total awards

Bidder Count Distribution by Fiscal Year

Share of reported awards in each bidder-count bracket per federal fiscal year.

How this code compares up the NAICS hierarchy. Parent cohorts pool every code under their prefix, so they are the steadier baseline when a 6-digit sample is thin.

Industry FamilyCompetitionMedian BiddersSingle-BidBidder MixReported Awards
325110This Code
Petrochemical Manufacturing
Crowded Field734%
6,27053% of 11,881
32511NAICS Industry
Crowded Field734%
6,27053% of 11,881
3251Industry Group
Basic Chemical Manufacturing
Fewer Bidders244%
74,90462% of 121,424
325Subsector
Moderate Competition336%
1,587,19035% of 4,526,996
32Sector
Manufacturing
Moderate Competition331%
3,157,39629% of 10,993,791

Bidder counts reported on past federal awards in this NAICS (USAspending). An open opportunity has no bidders yet, so this is the historical norm for similar work, not a fact about this solicitation. Not all awards report bidder counts, and fewer bidders often means incumbent-held work rather than an easier win. Federal reporting of bidder counts fell from ~96% of awards (FY2016) to ~30% (FY2018 onward); the chart shows shares of reported awards, and washed-out stretches mark years with fewer than 30 of them.

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325180Same Industry GroupHigh Similarity

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This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) manufacturing resins, plastics ...
325211Same SubsectorMedium Similarity

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This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing synthetic rubber. Cr...
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NAICS code 325110 covers Petrochemical Manufacturing. This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) manufacturing acyclic (i.e., aliphatic) hydrocarbons such as ethylene, propylene, and butylene made from refined petroleum or liquid hydrocarbons and/or (2) manufacturing cyclic aromatic hydrocarbons such as benzene, toluene, styrene, xylene, ethyl benzene, and cumene made from refined petroleum or liquid hydrocarbons. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

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