NAICS 311813 Quarterly Industry Report
Frozen Cakes, Pies, and Other Pastries Manufacturing
Comprehensive industry research for valuation professionals, business owners, buyers, and lenders
NAICS Code: 311813Sector: 31Updated: Q1 2026
About This Report
This Fair Market Value industry report for NAICS 311813 provides valuation-focused intelligence for professionals assessing frozen bakery product manufacturing businesses. Data is sourced from FDA[6] food safety regulations, U.S. Additional data is drawn from [Bureau of Labor Statistics[7].. Census Bureau](https://www.census.gov/) manufacturing statistics, and SBA size standards[8] to support business appraisals, acquisition due diligence, lending decisions, and investment analysis for frozen bakery enterprises.
Industry Snapshot
Key metrics for the frozen cakes, pies, and other pastries manufacturing industry.
Industry Definition & Overview
Frozen Cakes, Pies, and Other Pastries Manufacturing (NAICS 311813) encompasses establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing frozen bakery products (except bread) including frozen cakes, pies, donuts, pastries, sweet rolls, Danish pastries, and other frozen baked dessert and pastry items for retail grocery and foodservice distribution. These manufacturers produce baked goods, flash-freeze them for shelf stability, and distribute through frozen food channels, enabling extended product shelf life and broad geographic distribution compared to fresh bakery items. The U.S. Census Bureau[5] classifies frozen bakery manufacturing separately from commercial bakeries (NAICS 311812) and retail bakeries (NAICS 311811).
Frozen bakery products serve both retail consumers who bake or thaw at home and foodservice operators who finish frozen items in-house for fresh presentation. The FDA[6] regulates frozen bakery product labeling, ingredient standards, and food safety requirements under FSMA preventive controls. Growing demand for premium frozen desserts, restaurant-quality frozen pastries, and convenient bake-at-home products has elevated the category beyond commodity frozen pies and cakes into specialty and premium market tiers.
Business valuations for frozen bakery manufacturers focus on production line capability and capacity, product portfolio breadth across cake, pie, and pastry formats, retail distribution penetration in grocery frozen dessert sections, foodservice account relationships, and cold chain logistics infrastructure. Appraisers evaluate baking and freezing line throughput, ingredient sourcing for premium components (butter, chocolate, fruit fillings), packaging line versatility, and competitive positioning between branded premium frozen desserts, mid-tier products, and private-label manufacturing operations.
What's Included in This Industry
- Sector-specific valuation multiples and financial benchmarks for frozen bakery product manufacturing operations
- Revenue and profitability analysis across frozen cakes, pies, donuts, pastries, sweet rolls, and specialty frozen dessert segments
- SBA size standard classification and lending threshold data for NAICS 311813
- Comparable transaction data from recent frozen bakery company acquisitions, brand sales, and manufacturing facility transactions
- Market analysis covering frozen dessert consumption trends, premium product growth, foodservice frozen pastry demand, and bake-at-home categories
- Workforce and labor cost benchmarking for bakers, freezing line operators, decorating technicians, packaging staff, and quality control personnel
- Industry risk assessment including ingredient cost volatility, cold chain logistics expenses, retail freezer space competition, and consumer fresh preference trends
- Regulatory compliance overview covering FDA labeling and allergen requirements, FSMA preventive controls, and frozen food temperature compliance standards
- Capital expenditure profiles for baking ovens, blast freezers, decorating lines, packaging equipment, cold storage facilities, and freezer truck fleets
- Production metrics including units per shift, freezing throughput, decoration accuracy, cold chain compliance rates, and cost per unit benchmarks
NAICS Classification Hierarchy
| Level | Description | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Subsector | Food Manufacturing | 311 |
| Industry Group | Bakeries and Tortilla Manufacturing | 3118 |
| NAICS Industry | Bread and Bakery Product Manufacturing | 31181 |
| National Industry | Frozen Cakes, Pies, and Other Pastries Manufacturing | 311813 |
Related NAICS Codes
| Code | Description | Relationship |
|---|---|---|
| 311812 | Commercial Bakeries | Commercial bakeries producing fresh bread and bakery products that compete with frozen bakery items for grocery shelf allocation and consumer baked goods spending |
| 311811 | Retail Bakeries | Retail bakeries producing fresh cakes, pies, and pastries sold directly to consumers, competing with frozen bakery convenience and take-home dessert products |
| 311520 | Ice Cream and Frozen Dessert Manufacturing | Ice cream and frozen dessert manufacturers sharing frozen food retail distribution channels, freezer case placement, and cold chain logistics infrastructure |
| 424420 | Packaged Frozen Food Merchant Wholesalers | Packaged frozen food merchant wholesalers distributing frozen bakery products from manufacturers to retail grocery and foodservice distribution accounts |
| 493120 | Refrigerated Warehousing and Storage | Refrigerated warehousing and storage facilities providing frozen inventory management and cold chain distribution for frozen bakery product manufacturers |
| 445110 | Supermarkets and Other Grocery Retailers (except Convenience Retailers) | Supermarkets and grocery retailers stocking frozen bakery products in frozen dessert sections and purchasing frozen items for in-store bakery finishing programs |
Geographic Concentration
Top states by share of national establishments.
| # | State | % Est. | Total Est. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 10.9% | 23 |
| 2 | New York | 9.0% | 19 |
| 3 | Texas | 9.0% | 19 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | 7.1% | 15 |
| 5 | Florida | 6.6% | 14 |
| 6 | New Jersey | 6.6% | 14 |
| 7 | Michigan | 5.7% | 12 |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | 5.2% | 11 |
| 9 | Illinois | 5.2% | 11 |
| 10 | Georgia | 3.8% | 8 |
% Of Establishments
0%
11%
Source: County Business Patterns, U.S. Census Bureau[3]
SBA Lending Summary
80
Total SBA Loans
$41.0M
Total Loan Volume
$513K
Average Loan Size
9 yrs
Average Loan Term
10.60%
Average Interest Rate
1,616
Jobs Supported
Source: SBA 7(a) Program Data, U.S. Small Business Administration — FY 2025[4]
Key Insight: The SBA[9] classifies Frozen Cakes, Pies, and Other Pastries Manufacturing (NAICS 311813) with a size standard of 750 employees. Frozen bakery producers within this threshold qualify for SBA-backed lending[10] and government contracting preferences supporting production expansion and distribution development. Eligible businesses can access SBA 7(a) loans[11] for working capital, equipment, and acquisition financing, while 504 loans[12] support major fixed-asset purchases including real estate and heavy machinery.
Top SBA Lenders
| # | Lender | Loans | Volume | Avg Loan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Firstrust Savings Bank | 16 | $31.5M | $2.0M |
| 2 | JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association | 8 | $4.0M | $500K |
| 3 | Northeast Bank | 16 | $2.4M | $150K |
| 4 | Readycap Lending, LLC | 8 | $1.2M | $150K |
| 5 | Banco Popular de Puerto Rico | 16 | $840K | $53K |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this industry.
What is the NAICS code for frozen bakery products?
Frozen Cakes, Pies, and Other Pastries Manufacturing is classified under NAICS code 311813, covering frozen baked desserts per the U.S. Census Bureau[5] industry classification system.
What is the SBA size standard for frozen bakery manufacturing?
The SBA[9] sets the size standard for NAICS 311813 at 750 employees, qualifying eligible frozen bakery producers for small business lending programs and government contracting preferences.
How are frozen bakery businesses valued?
Valuations focus on production line capability, product portfolio breadth, retail distribution penetration, foodservice accounts, and cold chain infrastructure per U.S. Census Bureau[13] data.
What products does NAICS 311813 cover?
Products include frozen cakes, pies, donuts, pastries, sweet rolls, Danish pastries, and other frozen baked dessert items (except frozen bread) per U.S. Census Bureau[5] definitions.
What trends are driving frozen bakery growth?
Consumer demand for premium frozen desserts, convenient bake-at-home pastries, restaurant-quality frozen items, and specialty dietary options (gluten-free, vegan) is driving category innovation.
What risks affect frozen bakery manufacturers?
Major risks include ingredient cost volatility (butter, flour, chocolate), cold chain logistics expenses, retail freezer space competition, and consumer preference shifts toward fresh bakery products.
What regulations apply to frozen bakery products?
The FDA[6] regulates frozen bakery products through labeling requirements, allergen management standards, FSMA preventive controls, and frozen food temperature compliance throughout distribution.
How do frozen bakery products serve foodservice?
Restaurants and caterers purchase frozen pastries, cakes, and desserts for menu use, performing in-house thawing, finishing, and decorating to present items as freshly made to dining customers.
Sources & References
Government datasets and editorial sources used in this report.
- [1]U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages bls.gov
- [2]U.S. Census Bureau, Economic Census census.gov
- [3]U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns census.gov
- [4]U.S. Small Business Administration, SBA 7(a) Loan Program Data data.sba.gov
- [5]U.S. Census Bureau census.gov
- [6]FDA fda.gov
- [7]U.S. Additional data is drawn from [Bureau of Labor Statistics bls.gov
- [8]SBA size standards sba.gov
- [9]SBA sba.gov
- [10]SBA-backed lending sba.gov
- [11]SBA 7(a) loans sba.gov
- [12]504 loans sba.gov
- [13]U.S. Census Bureau census.gov
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