Library Guides: Mobile Apps Research Guide: Industry Classification: NAICS/SIC

NAICS / SIC

There is no NAICS code specifically for mobile apps at this time. However, since it is software, one can use the following codes:

513210 Software Publishers

7372 Prepackaged Software (software publishing)

Use the sources below to find NAICS and SIC codes.

Mergent Intellect
Provides histories, financial information, and profiles of worldwide public & private companies.

NAICS
NAICS is the North American Industry Classification System, a standard implemented in 1997 for classifying industry, product, and establishment. Use this site to find your industry NAICS code. Click on the relevant code to read its description and to ensure that you have the right code.
SIC System Search
Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) is an industry classification system in which all Federal economic statistics are based on up to 1996. Use this site to do a keyword search to find an SIC code for an industry.

You can use NAICS or SIC codes to search the sources below.

IBISWorld (IBIS)
Provides thoroughly researched, accurate and current business information with expert analysis about economic, demographic and government data.
First Research (Mergent)
Provides industry profiles within the wide range of industries that fall under Construction and Real Estate; Public Services, Education, Recreation; Retail, Food and Agriculture; Services; Manufacturing; Technology and Communications; Transportation, Energy, Storage; and Wholesale. Note: Subscription allows five simultaneous users.
BizMiner
Offers industry financial analysis benchmarks for over 5,000 lines of business and industry market trends on thousands more.
Please visit this tutorial about searching Bizminer.
Key Business Ratios (Mergent)
This tool lets researchers examine industry benchmarks compiled from D&B®’s database of public and private companies.