Industry
The industry code meaning is the official description associated with an industry code within a classification system. This data point enables correct interpretation of a company’s economic activity.
What is it?
The IndustryMeaning field provides the official description of the code recorded in IndustryCode. Each industrial classification system assigns a specific name to every code, making it easier to understand without knowing the numerical value.
For example, in Spain’s CNAE system, code 6201 corresponds to "Computer programming activities", while in Mexico’s SCIAN system, code 541511 is described as "Software development".
What is it for?
For data and B2B sales teams, IndustryMeaning is useful to:
- Interpret industry data without requiring knowledge of numeric codes.
- Segment companies by economic activity in a clear and understandable way.
- Enable conversion between different classification systems in global databases.
- Optimise market analysis and sector studies using clear descriptions.
This field makes industry information more accessible and easier to work with in business analysis.
Examples of meanings by country
Each country has its own industry classification system and therefore its own set of official descriptions.
Spain (CNAE)
| CNAE Code | Official meaning |
|---|---|
0113 |
Growing of vegetables, roots and tubers |
1419 |
Manufacture of other wearing apparel and accessories |
4724 |
Retail sale of bread and bakery products |
6201 |
Computer programming activities |
7022 |
Business and other management consultancy activities |
France (NAF)
| NAF Code | Official meaning |
|---|---|
10.71A |
Manufacture of bread and fresh bakery products |
25.62A |
Machining |
47.11D |
Supermarkets |
62.01Z |
Computer programming |
70.22Z |
Business and other management consultancy |
Italy (ATECO)
| ATECO Code | Official description |
|---|---|
10.71.10 |
Manufacture of fresh bread and bakery products |
14.19.00 |
Manufacture of other wearing apparel and accessories |
47.11.10 |
Hypermarkets |
62.01.00 |
Software production not connected with publishing |
70.22.09 |
Other business consultancy and corporate planning |
Mexico (SCIAN)
| SCIAN Code | Official meaning |
|---|---|
311812 |
Traditional breadmaking |
315229 |
Manufacture of other outerwear |
445110 |
Supermarkets and self-service stores |
541511 |
Software development |
541611 |
Management consultancy |
Conclusion
IndustryMeaning is an essential data point for correctly interpreting industry codes in business databases. It provides a clear description of a company’s activity, facilitating segmentation, analysis, and standardisation across markets.
For international databases, it is important to note that descriptions may vary between countries even when referring to similar activities.