NAICS 326199 Quarterly Industry Report
All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing
Comprehensive industry research for valuation professionals, business owners, buyers, and lenders
NAICS Code: 326199Sector: 32Updated: Q1 2026
About This Report
This Fair Market Value industry report for NAICS 326199 delivers business owners, acquirers, and financial advisors data-driven valuation insights for the miscellaneous plastics products sector, drawing on data from the U.S. Census Bureau[5] and the Bureau of Labor Statistics[6]. The report aggregates transaction multiples, financial benchmarks, and market trends specific to NAICS 326199 establishments, supporting buy-sell agreements, succession planning, SBA-financed acquisitions, and litigation support engagements.
Industry Snapshot
Key metrics for the all other plastics product manufacturing industry.
Industry Definition & Overview
All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing (NAICS 326199) encompasses establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing plastics products not classified in other specific plastics product categories, including film, sheet, bags, profile shapes, pipes, fittings, laminates, foam products, bottles, plumbing fixtures, and hoses. This broad classification covers injection-molded containers and closures, thermoformed trays and clamshells, extruded trim and edging, plastics housewares, dinnerware, gloves, air mattresses, resilient floor covering, and trash containers. According to the U.S. Census Bureau[5], roughly 4,639 businesses operate across 5,647 establishments, employing over 382,000 workers with total annual payroll exceeding $20 billion.
Manufacturing processes span injection molding, thermoforming, rotational molding, compression molding, and blow molding for non-bottle products. The Bureau of Labor Statistics[6] identifies production roles including injection mold operators managing cavity pressure and cycle times, thermoforming technicians controlling sheet heating and forming parameters, mold setup technicians changing tools for short-run production, assembly workers combining molded components, and quality inspectors verifying dimensional tolerances and surface finish.
Per the SBA Office of Advocacy[7], this classification's breadth means that individual establishments tend to specialize in specific product niches rather than competing across the full range. Custom injection molders serving automotive, medical device, and consumer electronics clients represent the largest segment. Competition varies dramatically by product type, with commodity housewares facing intense import pressure while precision-molded medical and electronic components command premium margins.
What's Included in This Industry
- Valuation multiples benchmarked to miscellaneous plastics product manufacturers
- Revenue and EBITDA trends for domestic plastics product production
- SBA lending data and financing terms for NAICS 326199 businesses
- Comparable transaction data from recent plastics product company acquisitions
- Industry risk factors including resin pricing, import competition, and customer concentration
- Workforce composition and labor cost benchmarks for molding and forming operations
- Regional market analysis covering major plastics product manufacturing clusters
- Capital expenditure benchmarks for injection molding presses and tooling
- End-market diversification analysis across automotive, medical, consumer, and industrial segments
- Owner compensation and discretionary earnings benchmarks
NAICS Classification Hierarchy
| Level | Description | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Subsector | Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing | 326 |
| Industry Group | Plastics Product Manufacturing | 3261 |
| NAICS Industry | Other Plastics Product Manufacturing | 32619 |
| National Industry | All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing | 326199 |
Related NAICS Codes
| Code | Description | Relationship |
|---|---|---|
| 326160 | Plastics Bottle Manufacturing | Plastics bottle manufacturers classified separately when producing bottles through blow molding, representing the largest single-product category excluded from this residual classification |
| 326111 | Plastics Bag and Pouch Manufacturing | Plastics bag and pouch manufacturers classified separately when converting film into bags, though both industries share resin procurement and converting equipment vendors |
| 326140 | Polystyrene Foam Product Manufacturing | Polystyrene foam product manufacturers classified separately when producing foam packaging, insulation, and food service containers from expandable polystyrene materials |
| 326191 | Plastics Plumbing Fixture Manufacturing | Plastics plumbing fixture manufacturers classified separately when producing bathtubs, shower stalls, and related sanitary fixtures from plastics and fiberglass materials |
| 325211 | Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing | Plastics material and resin producers manufacturing polyethylene, polypropylene, ABS, and engineering thermoplastic resins consumed as feedstock across all molding processes |
| 333992 | Welding and Soldering Equipment Manufacturing | Welding and soldering equipment manufacturers producing plastics welding tools and also industrial machinery manufacturers producing injection molding presses and auxiliary equipment |
Geographic Concentration
Top states by share of national establishments.
| # | State | % Est. | Total Est. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 9.9% | 551 |
| 2 | Ohio | 6.7% | 370 |
| 3 | Michigan | 6.6% | 368 |
| 4 | Illinois | 6.3% | 349 |
| 5 | Texas | 6.0% | 335 |
| 6 | Pennsylvania | 5.4% | 302 |
| 7 | Indiana | 4.3% | 237 |
| 8 | Florida | 4.0% | 223 |
| 9 | Wisconsin | 4.0% | 221 |
| 10 | New York | 3.8% | 209 |
% Of Establishments
0%
10%
Source: County Business Patterns, U.S. Census Bureau[3]
SBA Lending Summary
504
Total SBA Loans
$614.8M
Total Loan Volume
$1.2M
Average Loan Size
11 yrs
Average Loan Term
9.89%
Average Interest Rate
10,152
Jobs Supported
Source: SBA 7(a) Program Data, U.S. Small Business Administration — FY 2025[4]
Key Insight: Plastics product manufacturers qualify as small businesses under the SBA size standards[8] for NAICS 326199, which set the threshold at 750 employees. The SBA 7(a) loan program[9] supports acquisitions of existing molding and forming operations and working capital for resin inventory, while the CDC/504 loan program[10] provides long-term fixed-rate financing for injection molding presses, thermoforming machines, mold tooling, and facility expansions. Lenders evaluate customer diversification, mold ownership structures, and quality certification status when underwriting plastics product manufacturing loans.
Top SBA Lenders
| # | Lender | Loans | Volume | Avg Loan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Busey Bank | 16 | $80.0M | $5.0M |
| 2 | U.S. Bank, National Association | 40 | $55.6M | $1.4M |
| 3 | Community Bank & Trust-West Georgia | 16 | $55.0M | $3.4M |
| 4 | Newtek Bank, National Association | 40 | $51.0M | $1.3M |
| 5 | Pathward National Association | 16 | $40.0M | $2.5M |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this industry.
What types of businesses are classified under NAICS 326199?
NAICS 326199 is a residual classification covering plastics product manufacturers not fitting other specific categories. Products include injection-molded containers and closures, thermoformed trays, plastics housewares and dinnerware, resilient floor covering, air mattresses, gloves, trash containers, and custom-molded components. Per the U.S. Census Bureau[11], this is the broadest plastics manufacturing classification with over 4,600 businesses.
How is the miscellaneous plastics products industry structured?
Despite its breadth, individual firms typically specialize in specific product niches. Custom injection molders serving automotive, medical, and electronics OEMs form the largest segment. Commodity housewares and container producers compete on price and volume. Precision molders serving regulated industries like medical devices and aerospace command higher margins but require quality system investments. Contract manufacturing relationships are common, with OEM customers owning the mold tooling.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 326199?
The SBA classifies a miscellaneous plastics product manufacturer as a small business if it employs fewer than 750 workers, measured as the 24-month average of full-time and part-time employees across all locations. Per the SBA size standards table[8], this threshold applies for SBA loan eligibility and federal contracting set-aside programs.
What NAICS codes are most closely related to 326199?
Multiple codes represent products carved out of this residual classification: 326160 (bottles), 326111 (bags), 326140 (polystyrene foam), 326150 (other foam), 326191 (plumbing fixtures), and 326220 (hoses). Per the Census Bureau[11], a manufacturer is classified here only if its primary product does not fit one of those more specific categories.
What industries interact most with miscellaneous plastics manufacturers?
Automotive manufacturers consume injection-molded interior and exterior components. Medical device companies require precision-molded housings and disposables. Consumer electronics firms specify molded enclosures and assemblies. Food companies purchase thermoformed trays and containers. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics[6], this classification's employment of over 382,000 workers reflects its role as the largest single plastics manufacturing category.
What specific activities fall under NAICS 326199?
Covered activities include injection molding of plastics components, thermoforming of sheet into trays and containers, rotational molding of large tanks and containers, compression molding of thermoset parts, plastics fabrication including cutting, bending, and welding, assembly of molded components, and resilient floor covering production from vinyl and other plastics materials.
Are miscellaneous plastics product manufacturers eligible for SBA loans?
Where are miscellaneous plastics product operations concentrated in the U.S.?
Custom injection molders cluster near automotive assembly plants in the Midwest and Southeast. Medical molders concentrate near medical device OEMs in the Midwest, Northeast, and California. Consumer product molders distribute near population centers and port facilities. Per the Census Bureau[12], the 5,647 establishments reflect broad geographic distribution driven by diverse end-market demand patterns.
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]Bureau of Labor Statistics bls.gov
- [7]SBA Office of Advocacy advocacy.sba.gov
- [8]SBA size standards sba.gov
- [9]SBA 7(a) loan program sba.gov
- [10]CDC/504 loan program sba.gov
- [11]U.S. Census Bureau census.gov
- [12]Census Bureau data.census.gov
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