What this class covers
ANZSIC class 0131 categorises businesses primarily engaged in cultivating grapes for either table consumption or wine production purposes. This classification encompasses the complete grape growing cycle from planting and maintaining vineyards through to harvest operations. The class also includes specialized operations focused on sun-drying grapes, typically for producing sultanas, raisins or currants. This classification is used by Australian government agencies for statistical reporting, tax purposes, and industry analysis of the viticulture sector.
Typical businesses falling under this classification include: family-owned vineyards supplying grapes to wineries; large-scale commercial table grape farms exporting to international markets; specialist sun-drying operations in regions like the Riverland; contract grape growers working under supply agreements with winemakers; and vineyard management companies providing cultivation services to multiple property owners.
Primary activities in plain English
Businesses in this class primarily engage in:
- Operating vineyards for grape production, including planting, pruning, and harvesting
- Growing table grapes for fresh consumption markets
- Cultivating wine grapes for supply to wineries and processors
- Sun-drying grapes to produce dried fruit products
- Managing vineyard infrastructure including trellising, irrigation and frost protection systems
Exclusions and nearby codes
This class specifically excludes processing activities that occur after harvest. Businesses that process or crush grapes are classified separately under ANZSIC 1140: Fruit and Vegetable Processing. Similarly, winemaking operations that manufacture wine from grapes are classified under ANZSIC 1214: Wine and Other Alcoholic Beverage Manufacturing.
Businesses that grow other types of fruit or tree nuts would typically be classified elsewhere within ANZSIC Group 013 (Fruit and Tree Nut Growing), while mixed farming operations that include grape growing alongside other agricultural activities may need to determine their primary activity for classification purposes.
Practical guidance
Businesses operating vineyards or grape growing operations should use ANZSIC 0131 when registering for an ABN, completing Business Activity Statements, and filing tax returns. The Australian Taxation Office recognizes grape growing as a primary production activity, making businesses potentially eligible for specific tax concessions and averaging provisions.
For workers' compensation insurance, grape growing typically falls under agricultural classifications, though requirements vary by state. Businesses should verify their specific classification with their state's WorkCover authority. When applying for agricultural grants or subsidies, this ANZSIC code helps government agencies identify eligible grape growing operations. The related BIC code 1310 (Grape Growing) may be used in some business reporting contexts alongside the ANZSIC classification.