SIC Thematic company directory
UK companies by primary industry
Each directory uses the primary SIC 2007 code supplied in the latest Companies House bulk snapshot. Only substantial categories with at least 1,000 active companies are indexed.
Growing of cereals (except rice), leguminous crops and oil seeds
4,058 active companies with this primary code
Growing of vegetables and melons, roots and tubers
1,502 active companies with this primary code
Raising of dairy cattle
1,615 active companies with this primary code
Raising of horses and other equines
2,375 active companies with this primary code
Raising of poultry
1,272 active companies with this primary code
Raising of other animals
1,581 active companies with this primary code
Mixed farming
8,667 active companies with this primary code
Support activities for crop production
2,752 active companies with this primary code
Farm animal boarding and care
1,285 active companies with this primary code
Support activities for animal production (other than farm animal boarding and care) n.e.c.
2,035 active companies with this primary code
Silviculture and other forestry activities
2,479 active companies with this primary code
Support services to forestry
2,057 active companies with this primary code
Marine fishing
2,223 active companies with this primary code
Extraction of crude petroleum
1,134 active companies with this primary code
Support activities for petroleum and natural gas extraction
2,881 active companies with this primary code
Manufacture of bread; manufacture of fresh pastry goods and cakes
5,163 active companies with this primary code
Production of coffee and coffee substitutes
1,586 active companies with this primary code
Manufacture of other food products n.e.c.
5,434 active companies with this primary code
Distilling, rectifying and blending of spirits
1,926 active companies with this primary code
Manufacture of beer
1,803 active companies with this primary code
Manufacture of soft drinks; production of mineral waters and other bottled waters
1,411 active companies with this primary code
Finishing of textiles
1,078 active companies with this primary code
Manufacture of soft furnishings
1,480 active companies with this primary code
Manufacture of other textiles n.e.c.
1,390 active companies with this primary code
Manufacture of other men's outerwear
1,109 active companies with this primary code
Manufacture of other women's outerwear
1,179 active companies with this primary code
Manufacture of other wearing apparel and accessories n.e.c.
4,775 active companies with this primary code
Manufacture of other builders' carpentry and joinery
7,848 active companies with this primary code
Manufacture of other products of wood; manufacture of articles of cork, straw and plaiting materials
1,707 active companies with this primary code
Printing n.e.c.
8,197 active companies with this primary code
Pre-press and pre-media services
1,289 active companies with this primary code
Reproduction of sound recording
1,008 active companies with this primary code
Manufacture of perfumes and toilet preparations
2,435 active companies with this primary code
Manufacture of other chemical products n.e.c.
1,086 active companies with this primary code
Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products
1,055 active companies with this primary code
Manufacture of other plastic products
3,690 active companies with this primary code
Cutting, shaping and finishing of stone
1,209 active companies with this primary code
Manufacture of metal structures and parts of structures
4,694 active companies with this primary code
Manufacture of doors and windows of metal
1,463 active companies with this primary code
Treatment and coating of metals
1,125 active companies with this primary code
Machining
2,649 active companies with this primary code
Manufacture of other fabricated metal products n.e.c.
7,438 active companies with this primary code
Manufacture of electronic components
1,541 active companies with this primary code
Manufacture of consumer electronics
1,395 active companies with this primary code
Manufacture of electronic measuring, testing etc. equipment, not for industrial process control
1,343 active companies with this primary code
Manufacture of other electrical equipment
2,356 active companies with this primary code
Manufacture of other special-purpose machinery n.e.c.
2,796 active companies with this primary code
Manufacture of motor vehicles
1,060 active companies with this primary code
Manufacture of other parts and accessories for motor vehicles
2,109 active companies with this primary code
Manufacture of office and shop furniture
1,074 active companies with this primary code
Manufacture of kitchen furniture
2,264 active companies with this primary code
Manufacture of other furniture
4,998 active companies with this primary code
Manufacture of jewellery and related articles
3,482 active companies with this primary code
Manufacture of sports goods
1,921 active companies with this primary code
Manufacture of other games and toys, n.e.c.
1,667 active companies with this primary code
Manufacture of medical and dental instruments and supplies
2,756 active companies with this primary code
Other manufacturing n.e.c.
16,354 active companies with this primary code
Repair of fabricated metal products
1,171 active companies with this primary code
Repair of machinery
5,219 active companies with this primary code
Repair of electrical equipment
4,916 active companies with this primary code
Repair and maintenance of ships and boats
1,930 active companies with this primary code
Repair and maintenance of aircraft and spacecraft
2,336 active companies with this primary code
Repair and maintenance of other transport equipment n.e.c.
3,398 active companies with this primary code
Repair of other equipment
5,902 active companies with this primary code
Installation of industrial machinery and equipment
3,643 active companies with this primary code
Production of electricity
10,500 active companies with this primary code
Trade of electricity
2,129 active companies with this primary code
Steam and air conditioning supply
1,652 active companies with this primary code
Water collection, treatment and supply
1,473 active companies with this primary code
Sewerage
1,359 active companies with this primary code
Collection of non-hazardous waste
6,472 active companies with this primary code
Treatment and disposal of non-hazardous waste
1,485 active companies with this primary code
Recovery of sorted materials
1,884 active companies with this primary code
Remediation activities and other waste management services
2,737 active companies with this primary code
Development of building projects
107,272 active companies with this primary code
Construction of commercial buildings
33,180 active companies with this primary code
Construction of domestic buildings
62,258 active companies with this primary code
Construction of roads and motorways
3,393 active companies with this primary code
Construction of railways and underground railways
2,154 active companies with this primary code
Construction of utility projects for electricity and telecommunications
3,617 active companies with this primary code
Construction of other civil engineering projects n.e.c.
14,244 active companies with this primary code
Demolition
1,242 active companies with this primary code
Site preparation
3,445 active companies with this primary code
Electrical installation
50,368 active companies with this primary code
Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation
42,253 active companies with this primary code
Other construction installation
27,659 active companies with this primary code
Plastering
6,559 active companies with this primary code
Joinery installation
16,032 active companies with this primary code
Floor and wall covering
8,712 active companies with this primary code
Painting
10,996 active companies with this primary code
Glazing
5,783 active companies with this primary code
Other building completion and finishing
35,332 active companies with this primary code
Roofing activities
13,934 active companies with this primary code
Scaffold erection
6,117 active companies with this primary code
Other specialised construction activities n.e.c.
46,861 active companies with this primary code
Sale of new cars and light motor vehicles
4,318 active companies with this primary code
Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles
32,540 active companies with this primary code
Sale of other motor vehicles
3,973 active companies with this primary code
Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles
48,039 active companies with this primary code
Wholesale trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories
4,337 active companies with this primary code
Retail trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories
7,734 active companies with this primary code
Sale, maintenance and repair of motorcycles and related parts and accessories
2,530 active companies with this primary code
Agents selling agricultural raw materials, livestock, textile raw materials and semi-finished goods
1,236 active companies with this primary code
Agents involved in the sale of fuels, ores, metals and industrial chemicals
1,690 active companies with this primary code
Agents involved in the sale of timber and building materials
3,205 active companies with this primary code
Agents involved in the sale of machinery, industrial equipment, ships and aircraft
3,300 active companies with this primary code
Agents involved in the sale of furniture, household goods, hardware and ironmongery
3,503 active companies with this primary code
Agents involved in the sale of textiles, clothing, fur, footwear and leather goods
6,688 active companies with this primary code
Agents involved in the sale of food, beverages and tobacco
3,149 active companies with this primary code
Agents specialized in the sale of other particular products
7,662 active companies with this primary code
Agents involved in the sale of a variety of goods
15,495 active companies with this primary code
Wholesale of flowers and plants
1,283 active companies with this primary code
Wholesale of fruit and vegetables
3,756 active companies with this primary code
Wholesale of meat and meat products
2,554 active companies with this primary code
Wholesale of dairy products, eggs and edible oils and fats
1,175 active companies with this primary code
Wholesale of fruit and vegetable juices, mineral water and soft drinks
1,538 active companies with this primary code
Wholesale of wine, beer, spirits and other alcoholic beverages
5,001 active companies with this primary code
Wholesale of coffee, tea, cocoa and spices
2,661 active companies with this primary code
Wholesale of other food, including fish, crustaceans and molluscs
2,542 active companies with this primary code
Non-specialised wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco
4,095 active companies with this primary code
Wholesale of textiles
3,534 active companies with this primary code
Wholesale of clothing and footwear
10,924 active companies with this primary code
Wholesale of radio, television goods & electrical household appliances (other than records, tapes, CD's & video tapes and the equipment used for playing them)
1,104 active companies with this primary code
Wholesale of perfume and cosmetics
6,049 active companies with this primary code
Wholesale of pharmaceutical goods
2,974 active companies with this primary code
Wholesale of furniture, carpets and lighting equipment
2,367 active companies with this primary code
Wholesale of watches and jewellery
2,047 active companies with this primary code
Wholesale of household goods (other than musical instruments) n.e.c.
4,642 active companies with this primary code
Wholesale of computers, computer peripheral equipment and software
3,733 active companies with this primary code
Wholesale of electronic and telecommunications equipment and parts
4,373 active companies with this primary code
Wholesale of agricultural machinery, equipment and supplies
1,196 active companies with this primary code
Wholesale of other machinery and equipment
3,917 active companies with this primary code
Wholesale of metals and metal ores
1,472 active companies with this primary code
Wholesale of wood, construction materials and sanitary equipment
2,583 active companies with this primary code
Wholesale of hardware, plumbing and heating equipment and supplies
2,673 active companies with this primary code
Wholesale of chemical products
1,482 active companies with this primary code
Wholesale of other intermediate products
2,625 active companies with this primary code
Wholesale of waste and scrap
1,111 active companies with this primary code
Non-specialised wholesale trade
29,704 active companies with this primary code
Retail sale in non-specialised stores with food, beverages or tobacco predominating
32,659 active companies with this primary code
Other retail sale in non-specialised stores
28,260 active companies with this primary code
Retail sale of fruit and vegetables in specialised stores
2,543 active companies with this primary code
Retail sale of meat and meat products in specialised stores
3,347 active companies with this primary code
Retail sale of bread, cakes, flour confectionery and sugar confectionery in specialised stores
4,563 active companies with this primary code
Retail sale of beverages in specialised stores
3,232 active companies with this primary code
Retail sale of tobacco products in specialised stores
1,425 active companies with this primary code
Other retail sale of food in specialised stores
7,500 active companies with this primary code
Retail sale of automotive fuel in specialised stores
1,321 active companies with this primary code
Retail sale of computers, peripheral units and software in specialised stores
2,875 active companies with this primary code
Retail sale of mobile telephones
3,667 active companies with this primary code
Retail sale of telecommunications equipment other than mobile telephones
1,203 active companies with this primary code
Retail sale of textiles in specialised stores
2,965 active companies with this primary code
Retail sale of hardware, paints and glass in specialised stores
2,482 active companies with this primary code
Retail sale of carpets, rugs, wall and floor coverings in specialised stores
4,286 active companies with this primary code
Retail sale of electrical household appliances in specialised stores
2,005 active companies with this primary code
Retail of furniture, lighting, and similar (not musical instruments or scores) in specialised store
7,394 active companies with this primary code
Retail sale of books in specialised stores
2,083 active companies with this primary code
Retail sale of newspapers and stationery in specialised stores
1,281 active companies with this primary code
Retail sale of sports goods, fishing gear, camping goods, boats and bicycles
7,549 active companies with this primary code
Retail sale of games and toys in specialised stores
3,534 active companies with this primary code
Retail sale of clothing in specialised stores
20,658 active companies with this primary code
Retail sale of footwear in specialised stores
1,128 active companies with this primary code
Dispensing chemist in specialised stores
7,549 active companies with this primary code
Retail sale of medical and orthopaedic goods in specialised stores (not incl. hearing aids) n.e.c.
2,026 active companies with this primary code
Retail sale of cosmetic and toilet articles in specialised stores
5,361 active companies with this primary code
Retail sale of flowers, plants, seeds, fertilizers, pet animals and pet food in specialised stores
5,765 active companies with this primary code
Retail sale of watches and jewellery in specialised stores
5,726 active companies with this primary code
Retail sale in commercial art galleries
2,331 active companies with this primary code
Retail sale by opticians
3,809 active companies with this primary code
Other retail sale of new goods in specialised stores (not commercial art galleries and opticians)
9,899 active companies with this primary code
Retail sale of antiques including antique books in stores
1,994 active companies with this primary code
Retail sale of other second-hand goods in stores (not incl. antiques)
2,103 active companies with this primary code
Retail sale via stalls and markets of food, beverages and tobacco products
2,025 active companies with this primary code
Retail sale via stalls and markets of textiles, clothing and footwear
3,342 active companies with this primary code
Retail sale via stalls and markets of other goods
4,425 active companies with this primary code
Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet
147,742 active companies with this primary code
Other retail sale not in stores, stalls or markets
29,366 active companies with this primary code
Other urban, suburban or metropolitan passenger land transport (not underground, metro or similar)
1,051 active companies with this primary code
Taxi operation
18,334 active companies with this primary code
Other passenger land transport
7,390 active companies with this primary code
Freight transport by road
56,545 active companies with this primary code
Removal services
4,661 active companies with this primary code
Sea and coastal freight water transport
2,134 active companies with this primary code
Non-scheduled passenger air transport
1,421 active companies with this primary code
Operation of warehousing and storage facilities for land transport activities
5,536 active companies with this primary code
Other service activities incidental to land transportation, n.e.c.
2,445 active companies with this primary code
Service activities incidental to air transportation
1,153 active companies with this primary code
Cargo handling for land transport activities
1,006 active companies with this primary code
Other transportation support activities
13,809 active companies with this primary code
Postal activities under universal service obligation
1,269 active companies with this primary code
Licensed carriers
2,500 active companies with this primary code
Unlicensed carrier
6,475 active companies with this primary code
Hotels and similar accommodation
17,565 active companies with this primary code
Other holiday and other collective accommodation
13,351 active companies with this primary code
Recreational vehicle parks, trailer parks and camping grounds
2,753 active companies with this primary code
Other accommodation
11,299 active companies with this primary code
Licensed restaurants
42,675 active companies with this primary code
Unlicensed restaurants and cafes
37,583 active companies with this primary code
Take-away food shops and mobile food stands
58,972 active companies with this primary code
Event catering activities
18,292 active companies with this primary code
Other food services
16,548 active companies with this primary code
Licensed clubs
1,955 active companies with this primary code
Public houses and bars
27,307 active companies with this primary code
Book publishing
9,459 active companies with this primary code
Publishing of consumer and business journals and periodicals
2,539 active companies with this primary code
Other publishing activities
11,973 active companies with this primary code
Publishing of computer games
4,361 active companies with this primary code
Other software publishing
17,650 active companies with this primary code
Motion picture production activities
19,848 active companies with this primary code
Video production activities
20,747 active companies with this primary code
Television programme production activities
10,478 active companies with this primary code
Motion picture, video and television programme post-production activities
3,976 active companies with this primary code
Sound recording and music publishing activities
15,021 active companies with this primary code
Radio broadcasting
1,876 active companies with this primary code
Television programming and broadcasting activities
2,513 active companies with this primary code
Wired telecommunications activities
3,150 active companies with this primary code
Wireless telecommunications activities
2,371 active companies with this primary code
Other telecommunications activities
8,492 active companies with this primary code
Ready-made interactive leisure and entertainment software development
6,986 active companies with this primary code
Business and domestic software development
94,838 active companies with this primary code
Information technology consultancy activities
117,063 active companies with this primary code
Computer facilities management activities
2,540 active companies with this primary code
Other information technology service activities
49,491 active companies with this primary code
Data processing, hosting and related activities
6,507 active companies with this primary code
Web portals
8,087 active companies with this primary code
Other information service activities n.e.c.
14,343 active companies with this primary code
Activities of production holding companies
2,377 active companies with this primary code
Activities of construction holding companies
4,421 active companies with this primary code
Activities of distribution holding companies
1,318 active companies with this primary code
Activities of financial services holding companies
7,991 active companies with this primary code
Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.
117,903 active companies with this primary code
Activities of investment trusts
2,263 active companies with this primary code
Activities of venture and development capital companies
3,103 active companies with this primary code
Activities of open-ended investment companies
4,723 active companies with this primary code
Activities of real estate investment trusts
1,947 active companies with this primary code
Credit granting by non-deposit taking finance houses and other specialist consumer credit grantors
1,084 active companies with this primary code
Activities of mortgage finance companies
5,040 active companies with this primary code
Other credit granting n.e.c.
1,777 active companies with this primary code
Security dealing on own account
4,553 active companies with this primary code
Financial intermediation not elsewhere classified
29,051 active companies with this primary code
Life insurance
1,682 active companies with this primary code
Non-life insurance
3,262 active companies with this primary code
Administration of financial markets
1,011 active companies with this primary code
Security and commodity contracts dealing activities
1,471 active companies with this primary code
Activities auxiliary to financial intermediation n.e.c.
7,621 active companies with this primary code
Activities of insurance agents and brokers
5,848 active companies with this primary code
Other activities auxiliary to insurance and pension funding
2,753 active companies with this primary code
Fund management activities
3,988 active companies with this primary code
Buying and selling of own real estate
250,238 active companies with this primary code
Renting and operating of Housing Association real estate
7,368 active companies with this primary code
Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate
276,322 active companies with this primary code
Real estate agencies
25,169 active companies with this primary code
Management of real estate on a fee or contract basis
50,131 active companies with this primary code
Solicitors
11,527 active companies with this primary code
Activities of patent and copyright agents; other legal activities n.e.c.
8,339 active companies with this primary code
Accounting and auditing activities
40,466 active companies with this primary code
Bookkeeping activities
11,322 active companies with this primary code
Tax consultancy
3,220 active companies with this primary code
Activities of head offices
25,710 active companies with this primary code
Public relations and communications activities
12,344 active companies with this primary code
Financial management
15,070 active companies with this primary code
Management consultancy activities other than financial management
206,475 active companies with this primary code
Architectural activities
17,181 active companies with this primary code
Urban planning and landscape architectural activities
2,996 active companies with this primary code
Engineering design activities for industrial process and production
8,336 active companies with this primary code
Engineering related scientific and technical consulting activities
22,048 active companies with this primary code
Other engineering activities
26,451 active companies with this primary code
Technical testing and analysis
4,429 active companies with this primary code
Research and experimental development on biotechnology
3,991 active companies with this primary code
Other research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering
5,632 active companies with this primary code
Research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities
2,148 active companies with this primary code
Advertising agencies
30,114 active companies with this primary code
Media representation services
7,073 active companies with this primary code
Market research and public opinion polling
2,718 active companies with this primary code
specialised design activities
29,964 active companies with this primary code
Portrait photographic activities
2,339 active companies with this primary code
Other specialist photography
4,197 active companies with this primary code
Photographic activities not elsewhere classified
3,447 active companies with this primary code
Translation and interpretation activities
2,314 active companies with this primary code
Environmental consulting activities
7,781 active companies with this primary code
Quantity surveying activities
6,396 active companies with this primary code
Other professional, scientific and technical activities n.e.c.
58,503 active companies with this primary code
Non-trading company
37,904 active companies with this primary code
Veterinary activities
5,177 active companies with this primary code
Renting and leasing of cars and light motor vehicles
5,979 active companies with this primary code
Renting and leasing of recreational and sports goods
1,242 active companies with this primary code
Renting and leasing of media entertainment equipment
1,398 active companies with this primary code
Renting and leasing of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment
3,476 active companies with this primary code
Renting and leasing of other machinery, equipment and tangible goods n.e.c.
5,112 active companies with this primary code
Leasing of intellectual property and similar products, except copyright works
1,627 active companies with this primary code
Motion picture, television and other theatrical casting activities
1,167 active companies with this primary code
Other activities of employment placement agencies
23,869 active companies with this primary code
Temporary employment agency activities
11,758 active companies with this primary code
Human resources provision and management of human resources functions
8,206 active companies with this primary code
Travel agency activities
11,716 active companies with this primary code
Tour operator activities
4,309 active companies with this primary code
Activities of tourist guides
1,045 active companies with this primary code
Other reservation service activities n.e.c.
2,412 active companies with this primary code
Private security activities
11,226 active companies with this primary code
Security systems service activities
6,268 active companies with this primary code
Combined facilities support activities
6,701 active companies with this primary code
General cleaning of buildings
17,474 active companies with this primary code
Window cleaning services
2,769 active companies with this primary code
Specialised cleaning services
7,372 active companies with this primary code
Other building and industrial cleaning activities
2,165 active companies with this primary code
Disinfecting and exterminating services
1,092 active companies with this primary code
Other cleaning services
9,597 active companies with this primary code
Landscape service activities
16,984 active companies with this primary code
Combined office administrative service activities
8,507 active companies with this primary code
Activities of exhibition and fair organisers
4,394 active companies with this primary code
Activities of conference organisers
2,681 active companies with this primary code
Packaging activities
1,453 active companies with this primary code
Other business support service activities n.e.c.
160,475 active companies with this primary code
Regulation of health care, education, cultural and other social services, not incl. social security
4,420 active companies with this primary code
Fire service activities
1,733 active companies with this primary code
Pre-primary education
8,358 active companies with this primary code
Primary education
5,057 active companies with this primary code
General secondary education
2,951 active companies with this primary code
Technical and vocational secondary education
3,494 active companies with this primary code
Post-secondary non-tertiary education
1,158 active companies with this primary code
First-degree level higher education
1,342 active companies with this primary code
Sports and recreation education
13,403 active companies with this primary code
Cultural education
7,120 active companies with this primary code
Driving school activities
3,613 active companies with this primary code
Other education n.e.c.
38,102 active companies with this primary code
Educational support services
19,807 active companies with this primary code
Hospital activities
9,344 active companies with this primary code
Medical nursing home activities
3,863 active companies with this primary code
General medical practice activities
22,560 active companies with this primary code
Specialists medical practice activities
28,496 active companies with this primary code
Dental practice activities
18,978 active companies with this primary code
Other human health activities
74,960 active companies with this primary code
Residential nursing care facilities
5,494 active companies with this primary code
Residential care activities for learning difficulties, mental health and substance abuse
7,128 active companies with this primary code
Residential care activities for the elderly and disabled
6,572 active companies with this primary code
Other residential care activities n.e.c.
8,509 active companies with this primary code
Social work activities without accommodation for the elderly and disabled
6,167 active companies with this primary code
Child day-care activities
7,907 active companies with this primary code
Other social work activities without accommodation n.e.c.
13,109 active companies with this primary code
Performing arts
17,682 active companies with this primary code
Support activities to performing arts
10,002 active companies with this primary code
Artistic creation
21,163 active companies with this primary code
Operation of arts facilities
2,641 active companies with this primary code
Gambling and betting activities
1,227 active companies with this primary code
Operation of sports facilities
7,441 active companies with this primary code
Activities of sport clubs
8,668 active companies with this primary code
Fitness facilities
13,243 active companies with this primary code
Other sports activities
20,365 active companies with this primary code
Other amusement and recreation activities n.e.c.
15,406 active companies with this primary code
Activities of business and employers membership organizations
2,421 active companies with this primary code
Activities of professional membership organizations
2,760 active companies with this primary code
Activities of religious organizations
5,040 active companies with this primary code
Activities of other membership organizations n.e.c.
9,358 active companies with this primary code
Repair of computers and peripheral equipment
1,623 active companies with this primary code
Repair of household appliances and home and garden equipment
1,198 active companies with this primary code
Washing and (dry-)cleaning of textile and fur products
3,603 active companies with this primary code
Hairdressing and other beauty treatment
62,855 active companies with this primary code
Funeral and related activities
3,016 active companies with this primary code
Physical well-being activities
9,148 active companies with this primary code
Other service activities n.e.c.
103,109 active companies with this primary code
Residents property management
124,311 active companies with this primary code
Dormant Company
95,468 active companies with this primary code
Classification caveat
A company chooses its filed SIC codes. BritDB groups only by the first, primary code and does not infer what the company actually does.