32511 Petrochemical manufacturing

What code 32511 includes

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in converting feedstocks derived from petroleum, or from petroleum and natural gas liquids, into petrochemicals. Some important processes used in petrochemical manufacturing include steam cracking and steam reforming. For the purpose of defining this industry, petrochemicals consist of acyclic (aliphatic) hydrocarbons and cyclic aromatic hydrocarbons.

Classification Hierarchy

• Sector 31-33 — Manufacturing
• Subsector 325 — Chemical manufacturing
• Industry group 3251 — Basic chemical manufacturing
• Industry 32511 — Petrochemical manufacturing