NAICS 332618 Quarterly Industry Report
Other Fabricated Wire Product Manufacturing
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NAICS Code: 332618Sector: 33Updated: Q1 2026
About This Report
This NAICS 332618 industry report was generated by Fair Market Value using official 2022 NAICS codes from the U.S. Census Bureau[6] and producer price data from the Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)[5]. Data sources include Census Bureau County Business Patterns and Bureau of Labor Statistics employment figures specific to fabricated wire product manufacturing. This report is updated quarterly to reflect changes in industry structure, market conditions, and statistical data. Additional data is drawn from SBA[7].. Our research team at Fair Market Value specializes in manufacturing industry classification and valuation support for business owners, CPAs, lenders, and brokers.
Industry Snapshot
Key metrics for the other fabricated wire product manufacturing industry.
Industry Definition & Overview
Other Fabricated Wire Product Manufacturing (NAICS 332618) encompasses establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing fabricated wire products (except springs) made from purchased wire. Manufacturers in this sector work with purchased wire, strip, and rod stock to create finished or semi-finished products for end markets including construction, automotive, agriculture, and consumer goods. Production spans a broad range of metal fabrications through wire drawing, bending, forming, and assembly processes.
Geographic concentration of wire fabrication remains high in the Great Lakes region due to proximity to raw material supplies and established logistics networks. Wire forming manufacturing covers diverse applications ranging from simple commodity items like nails and staples to complex engineered components for automotive seat frames, suspension systems, and medical devices. The Southeast has grown as a production region driven by infrastructure investments.
Distinct market segments define this industry, with commodity products like in distinct market segments, with commodity products like chain link fencing, barbed wire, and concrete reinforcing mesh serving construction and agricultural sectors, while custom wire forms serve automotive, electronics, medical device, and industrial equipment manufacturers. Producer prices for fabricated wire products are tracked by the Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)[5], reflecting material costs, labor inputs, and market demand dynamics. Margins vary widely depending on product complexity and customer concentration.
What's Included in This Industry
- Barbed wire made from purchased wire
- Chain link fencing and fence gates made from purchased wire
- Metal baskets, cages, and containers made from purchased wire
- Nails, brads, spikes, and staples made from purchased wire
- Noninsulated wire cable and wire rope made from purchased wire
- Woven wire cloth, mesh, and screening made from purchased wire
- Concrete reinforcing mesh and wire fabrications
- Wire forms for automotive, medical, and electronics applications
- Paper clips, key rings, lamp frames, and similar small wire products
- Bale ties, delivery cases, and agricultural wire products
- Wire partitions, grilles, and grillwork
- Miscellaneous fabricated wire products except springs
NAICS Classification Hierarchy
| Level | Description | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Subsector | Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing | 332 |
| Industry Group | Spring and Wire Product Manufacturing | 3326 |
| NAICS Industry | Spring and Wire Product Manufacturing | 33261 |
| National Industry | Other Fabricated Wire Product Manufacturing | 332618 |
Related NAICS Codes
| Code | Description | Relationship |
|---|---|---|
| 332613 | Spring Manufacturing | Spring Manufacturing differs from 332618 by focusing on springs made from purchased wire, strip, or rod, including coil springs, helical springs, and flat springs for automotive and general industrial applications rather than other wire products. |
| 331420 | Copper Rolling, Drawing, Extruding, and Alloying | Copper Rolling, Drawing, Extruding, and Alloying involves primary metal manufacturing of wire from raw material inputs, while 332618 purchases finished or semi-finished wire and further fabricates it into end products for construction and industry. |
| 335929 | Other Communication and Energy Wire Manufacturing | Other Communication and Energy Wire Manufacturing specializes in insulated fiber optic cable and communication wires, whereas 332618 focuses on uninsulated and non-specialized wire fabrications for construction and industrial applications. |
| 332811 | Metal Heat Treating | Metal Coating, Engraving, and Heat Treating provides secondary processing services such as electroplating and heat treating, whereas 332618 is the primary manufacturer of fabricated wire products that may require those finishing services. |
| 332510 | Hardware Manufacturing | Hardware Manufacturing includes bolts, nuts, screws, and fasteners made from wire and metal rod, overlapping with 332618 in production capabilities and equipment but focusing on standardized hardware items rather than custom wire products. |
| 332999 | All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing | All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing covers metal products not classified elsewhere, while 332618 specifically covers wire-based fabricated products made from purchased wire through bending, forming, and assembly processes. |
Geographic Concentration
Top states by share of national establishments.
| # | State | % Est. | Total Est. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 10.3% | 68 |
| 2 | Illinois | 8.7% | 57 |
| 3 | Texas | 8.4% | 55 |
| 4 | Ohio | 6.2% | 41 |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | 4.9% | 32 |
| 6 | Indiana | 4.6% | 30 |
| 7 | Tennessee | 4.4% | 29 |
| 8 | Michigan | 4.3% | 28 |
| 9 | New Jersey | 4.0% | 26 |
| 10 | Florida | 3.8% | 25 |
% Of Establishments
0%
10%
Source: County Business Patterns, U.S. Census Bureau[3]
SBA Lending Summary
32
Total SBA Loans
$28.6M
Total Loan Volume
$893K
Average Loan Size
18 yrs
Average Loan Term
9.81%
Average Interest Rate
296
Jobs Supported
Source: SBA 7(a) Program Data, U.S. Small Business Administration — FY 2025[4]
Key Insight: Establishments in NAICS 332618 are classified as manufacturing and subject to the SBA size standard of 500 employees[8]. This standard applies to all fabricated metal product manufacturers in the 332 subsector. Small businesses in this industry may qualify for SBA loan programs, including 7(a) loans and CDC loans, subject to standard SBA eligibility criteria and credit requirements. Businesses in this sector are also eligible for federal procurement contracting programs offered through the SBA contracting guide[9]. Additionally, 504/CDC loans[10] provide long-term, fixed-rate financing for major fixed assets such as real estate and equipment.
Top SBA Lenders
| # | Lender | Loans | Volume | Avg Loan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Meridian Bank | 32 | $28.6M | $893K |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this industry.
What types of businesses are classified in NAICS 332618?
NAICS 332618 includes manufacturers of fabricated wire products made from purchased wire. Business types range from small job shops producing custom wire forms to medium-sized manufacturers producing commodity products like nails, staples, and chain link fencing. Companies in this sector serve diverse markets including construction, automotive, agriculture, electronics, and medical device industries.
How is NAICS 332618 structured within the manufacturing sector?
NAICS 332618 is part of Industry Group 3326 (Spring and Wire Product Manufacturing), which sits within Subsector 332 (Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing), a component of Sector 33 (Manufacturing). Per the U.S. Census Bureau[6], this classification includes establishments manufacturing fabricated wire products except springs from purchased wire.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 332618?
The SBA size standard for NAICS 332618 is 500 employees[8]. This employee-based threshold applies to all fabricated metal product manufacturers in Subsector 332. A business with 500 or fewer employees is considered a small business for federal procurement and SBA loan program purposes.
How does NAICS 332618 differ from related wire product classifications?
NAICS 332618 differs from NAICS 332613 (Spring Manufacturing) by explicitly excluding springs made from purchased wire. Per the Census Bureau NAICS definition[6], 332613 focuses on coil springs, helical springs, and flat springs, while 332618 covers all other wire products including nails, staples, chain link fencing, mesh, and wire rope.
What related industries complement NAICS 332618 businesses?
Related industries include Metal Stamping (332215), Sheet Metal Work (332321), and Hardware Manufacturing (332510), which use similar metal fabrication processes. Downstream industries consuming 332618 products include Automobile Manufacturing (336110), Machine Shops (332710), and Ball and Roller Bearing Manufacturing (332991). Wire fabricators also supply construction contractors, agricultural distributors, and consumer goods manufacturers.
What specific activities are included in NAICS 332618?
NAICS 332618 includes manufacturing barbed wire, chain link fencing, wire mesh and cloth, metal baskets and cages, nails, brads, staples, wire rope, wire cable, concrete reinforcing mesh, and various other fabricated products made from purchased wire. According to the Census Bureau[6], the industry covers wire forming, cutting, bending, assembly, and sometimes secondary operations. Excluded activities include spring manufacturing (332613) and insulation of wire for communication purposes (335929).
Are NAICS 332618 businesses eligible for SBA loan programs?
Yes, businesses classified in NAICS 332618 are eligible for SBA loan programs[11], provided they meet the 500-employee size standard and other standard SBA eligibility criteria. Common programs include 7(a) loans for general business purposes and CDC/504 loans for fixed asset financing. Eligibility depends on the business meeting the size standard, demonstrating creditworthiness, and showing a legitimate business purpose.
Which states have high concentrations of NAICS 332618 establishments?
Wire fabrication is geographically concentrated in the Great Lakes region, particularly around Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, and Illinois, where proximity to raw material suppliers and established manufacturing infrastructure support the industry. According to Bureau of Labor Statistics data[12], states with strong manufacturing bases and access to primary metals production tend to support higher concentrations of wire fabrication establishments. The Southeast has also grown as a production region due to infrastructure investments.
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]Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) fred.stlouisfed.org
- [6]U.S. Census Bureau census.gov
- [7]SBA sba.gov
- [8]SBA size standard of 500 employees sba.gov
- [9]SBA contracting guide sba.gov
- [10]504/CDC loans sba.gov
- [11]SBA loan programs sba.gov
- [12]Bureau of Labor Statistics data bls.gov
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