NAICS 334610 Quarterly Industry Report
Manufacturing and Reproducing Magnetic and Optical Media
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NAICS Code: 334610Sector: 33Updated: Q1 2026
About This Report
This Fair Market Value industry report for NAICS 334610 draws on verified data from the U.S. Census Bureau[4], Bureau of Labor Statistics[5], and the Small Business Administration[6]. Our research team tracks establishment counts, market structure data, and SBA eligibility criteria specific to magnetic and optical media manufacturing and reproduction. Reports are updated quarterly to reflect new Census releases and regulatory changes.
Industry Definition & Overview
Manufacturing and Reproducing Magnetic and Optical Media (NAICS 334610) encompasses establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing blank magnetic and optical recording media or mass duplicating prerecorded content onto magnetic, optical, and similar media formats. Products include blank audio and video tapes, blank optical discs, blank diskettes, prerecorded CDs and DVDs, duplicated software media, and data storage cartridges. The U.S. Census Bureau[4] consolidated this code from two prior 2017 NAICS codes covering blank media manufacturing and prerecorded content reproducing.
This industry has contracted substantially as digital distribution replaced physical media across music, video, software, and data storage markets. Remaining domestic producers focus on specialty applications where physical media retains advantages, including archival data storage, medical imaging distribution, military logistics where network connectivity is unavailable, and educational content for institutions without reliable broadband access. Manufacturing involves clean room coating and sputtering processes for blank media production, and high-speed automated duplication lines for prerecorded content reproduction.
Raw materials include polycarbonate substrates for optical discs, magnetic oxide coatings for tape media, and specialized dye layers for recordable disc formats. Despite market contraction, niche segments such as Blu-ray disc authoring for home entertainment and enterprise backup tape cartridge production maintain steady demand from content distributors and corporate data centers. Production facilities require controlled environments to prevent contamination during coating and stamping operations that determine media durability and read/write performance characteristics.
What's Included in This Industry
- Blank optical disc (CD, DVD, Blu-ray) manufacturing
- Blank magnetic tape production
- Prerecorded CD and DVD duplication
- Software media reproduction and packaging
- Data storage cartridge and tape manufacturing
- Blank diskette production
- Audio and video content mass duplication
- Archival storage media manufacturing
- Optical disc stamping and replication
- Enterprise backup tape cartridge production
NAICS Classification Hierarchy
| Level | Description | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Subsector | Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing | 334 |
| Industry Group | Manufacturing and Reproducing Magnetic and Optical Media | 3346 |
| NAICS Industry | Manufacturing and Reproducing Magnetic and Optical Media | 33461 |
| National Industry | Manufacturing and Reproducing Magnetic and Optical Media | 334610 |
Related NAICS Codes
| Code | Description | Relationship |
|---|---|---|
| 334112 | Computer Storage Device Manufacturing | Manufactures computer storage devices including hard drives and solid state drives that have replaced magnetic and optical media for many data storage applications |
| 512110 | Motion Picture and Video Production | Motion picture production companies provide the content masters that media reproduction establishments duplicate onto optical disc and other physical distribution formats |
| 512230 | Music Publishers | Music publishers control the content rights reproduced onto physical audio media manufactured and duplicated by establishments in this classification |
| 513210 | Software Publishers | Software publishers create the programs and applications that are reproduced onto physical media for distribution through retail and institutional sales channels |
| 334118 | Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing | Computer peripheral manufacturers produce optical disc drives and tape drives that read and write the media manufactured under this industry classification code |
| 424430 | Dairy Product (except Dried or Canned) Merchant Wholesalers | Computer and software merchant wholesalers distribute the prerecorded media products produced by duplication establishments classified in this manufacturing industry |
SBA Lending Summary
56
Total SBA Loans
$18.6M
Total Loan Volume
$331K
Average Loan Size
10 yrs
Average Loan Term
9.89%
Average Interest Rate
656
Jobs Supported
Source: SBA 7(a) Program Data, U.S. Small Business Administration — FY 2025[3]
Key Insight: The SBA[6] sets the size standard for NAICS 334610 at 1,250 employees. This higher threshold reflects legacy industry scale from when physical media production required large workforces for high-volume manufacturing and duplication operations. Qualified small businesses access set-aside contracts for archival media production for federal records management, military data distribution media, and government software duplication services. The SBA's lending programs[7] support capital equipment investments for specialty media manufacturing facilities. Eligible businesses can access SBA 7(a) loans[8] for working capital, equipment, and acquisition financing, while 504 loans[9] support major fixed-asset purchases including real estate and heavy machinery.
Top SBA Lenders
| # | Lender | Loans | Volume | Avg Loan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Canandaigua National Bank and Trust Company | 16 | $6.5M | $409K |
| 2 | MISSINGMAINBANKID | 8 | $4.0M | $500K |
| 3 | Renasant Bank | 8 | $3.7M | $460K |
| 4 | Banner Bank | 8 | $2.4M | $300K |
| 5 | Northeast Bank | 8 | $1.2M | $150K |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this industry.
What types of businesses are classified under NAICS 334610?
Manufacturers of blank magnetic and optical media and mass duplicators of prerecorded content classify here. This includes blank disc producers, tape media manufacturers, CD and DVD replication facilities, software duplication operations, and data storage cartridge makers per the Census Bureau[4] classification.
How is the magnetic and optical media industry structured?
The industry has consolidated substantially as digital distribution replaced physical media. Remaining firms concentrate in specialty segments including enterprise backup tape production, Blu-ray authoring for home entertainment, archival data storage, and military logistics media per Census Bureau[10] data. A small number of large media manufacturers serve the enterprise storage market.
What is the SBA size standard for magnetic and optical media manufacturing?
The SBA[6] sets the threshold at 1,250 employees for NAICS 334610. Firms with fewer than 1,250 average employees qualify as small businesses for federal contracting preferences and SBA lending programs.
What NAICS codes are related to magnetic and optical media manufacturing?
Related codes include 334112 (Computer Storage Devices), 512110 (Motion Picture Production), 513210 (Software Publishers), 334118 (Computer Peripherals), and 424430 (Computer Wholesalers). The boundary separates physical media manufacturing from the electronic storage devices and content creation industries it serves.
What industries interact with magnetic and optical media manufacturers?
Movie studios, software publishers, enterprise data center operators, music labels, and government records management programs represent the primary customer base. Content creators supply masters for duplication while corporate IT departments procure backup tape cartridges for disaster recovery and regulatory compliance archival storage.
What activities are included in NAICS 334610?
Activities include manufacturing polycarbonate optical disc substrates, coating magnetic tape with oxide formulations, stamping and replicating prerecorded optical discs, duplicating software onto physical media, manufacturing enterprise backup tape cartridges, and producing archival grade storage media. Clean room environmental controls and quality verification testing are integral to production operations.
Can magnetic and optical media manufacturers qualify for SBA loans?
Yes, firms below 1,250 employees qualify for SBA lending programs[7] including 7(a) and 504 loans. Clean room coating equipment, disc stamping presses, and high-speed duplication lines represent capital investments eligible for SBA 504 equipment financing.
Where are magnetic and optical media manufacturers concentrated?
Remaining production facilities cluster near entertainment industry centers in California for disc replication and near corporate data center concentrations for enterprise tape manufacturing. The industry geographic footprint has contracted as digital distribution reduced demand for physical media production and duplication services across most consumer and business applications.
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. Small Business Administration, SBA 7(a) Loan Program Data data.sba.gov
- [4]U.S. Census Bureau census.gov
- [5]Bureau of Labor Statistics bls.gov
- [6]Small Business Administration sba.gov
- [7]SBA's lending programs sba.gov
- [8]SBA 7(a) loans sba.gov
- [9]504 loans sba.gov
- [10]Census Bureau data.census.gov
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