Definition
Basic Chemical Manufacturing (NAICS 3251)

Under this topic you will find the North American Industry Classification System definition of the Basic Chemical Manufacturing (NAICS 3251) industry group. You can use this definition to properly identify the segment of the industry you wish to study further in other sections of Canadian Industry Statistics.

Definition of the Industry Group

This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing chemicals, using basic processes such as thermal cracking and distillation. Chemicals produced in this industry group are usually separate chemical elements or separate chemically-defined compounds.

Exclusions

No exclusions are specified in the 2007 NAICS Canada manual.