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
4,068 active companies with this primary code
Growing of vegetables and melons, roots and tubers
1,503 active companies with this primary code
Raising of dairy cattle
1,628 active companies with this primary code
Raising of horses and other equines
2,357 active companies with this primary code
Raising of poultry
1,269 active companies with this primary code
Raising of other animals
1,588 active companies with this primary code
Mixed farming
8,610 active companies with this primary code
Support activities for crop production
2,743 active companies with this primary code
Farm animal boarding and care
1,291 active companies with this primary code
Support activities for animal production (other than farm animal boarding and care) n.e.c.
2,074 active companies with this primary code
Silviculture and other forestry activities
2,462 active companies with this primary code
Support services to forestry
2,063 active companies with this primary code
Marine fishing
2,221 active companies with this primary code
Extraction of crude petroleum
1,167 active companies with this primary code
Support activities for petroleum and natural gas extraction
2,927 active companies with this primary code
Manufacture of bread; manufacture of fresh pastry goods and cakes
5,129 active companies with this primary code
Production of coffee and coffee substitutes
1,601 active companies with this primary code
Manufacture of other food products n.e.c.
5,481 active companies with this primary code
Distilling, rectifying and blending of spirits
1,942 active companies with this primary code
Manufacture of beer
1,843 active companies with this primary code
Manufacture of soft drinks; production of mineral waters and other bottled waters
1,424 active companies with this primary code
Finishing of textiles
1,095 active companies with this primary code
Manufacture of soft furnishings
1,496 active companies with this primary code
Manufacture of other textiles n.e.c.
1,421 active companies with this primary code
Manufacture of other men's outerwear
1,181 active companies with this primary code
Manufacture of other women's outerwear
1,172 active companies with this primary code
Manufacture of other wearing apparel and accessories n.e.c.
4,839 active companies with this primary code
Manufacture of other builders' carpentry and joinery
7,908 active companies with this primary code
Manufacture of other products of wood; manufacture of articles of cork, straw and plaiting materials
1,701 active companies with this primary code
Printing n.e.c.
8,238 active companies with this primary code
Pre-press and pre-media services
1,353 active companies with this primary code
Reproduction of sound recording
1,025 active companies with this primary code
Manufacture of perfumes and toilet preparations
2,356 active companies with this primary code
Manufacture of other chemical products n.e.c.
1,102 active companies with this primary code
Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products
1,090 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
1,190 active companies with this primary code
Manufacture of metal structures and parts of structures
4,696 active companies with this primary code
Manufacture of doors and windows of metal
1,482 active companies with this primary code
Treatment and coating of metals
1,076 active companies with this primary code
Machining
2,609 active companies with this primary code
Manufacture of other fabricated metal products n.e.c.
7,455 active companies with this primary code
Manufacture of electronic components
1,570 active companies with this primary code
Manufacture of computers and peripheral equipment
1,002 active companies with this primary code
Manufacture of consumer electronics
1,413 active companies with this primary code
Manufacture of electronic measuring, testing etc. equipment, not for industrial process control
1,315 active companies with this primary code
Manufacture of other electrical equipment
2,368 active companies with this primary code
Manufacture of other general-purpose machinery n.e.c.
1,009 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
1,070 active companies with this primary code
Manufacture of other parts and accessories for motor vehicles
2,127 active companies with this primary code
Manufacture of office and shop furniture
1,117 active companies with this primary code
Manufacture of kitchen furniture
2,310 active companies with this primary code
Manufacture of other furniture
5,067 active companies with this primary code
Manufacture of jewellery and related articles
3,531 active companies with this primary code
Manufacture of sports goods
1,929 active companies with this primary code
Manufacture of other games and toys, n.e.c.
1,642 active companies with this primary code
Manufacture of medical and dental instruments and supplies
2,761 active companies with this primary code
Other manufacturing n.e.c.
16,575 active companies with this primary code
Repair of fabricated metal products
1,186 active companies with this primary code
Repair of machinery
5,141 active companies with this primary code
Repair of electrical equipment
4,962 active companies with this primary code
Repair and maintenance of ships and boats
1,942 active companies with this primary code
Repair and maintenance of aircraft and spacecraft
2,288 active companies with this primary code
Repair and maintenance of other transport equipment n.e.c.
3,441 active companies with this primary code
Repair of other equipment
5,961 active companies with this primary code
Installation of industrial machinery and equipment
3,653 active companies with this primary code
Production of electricity
10,597 active companies with this primary code
Trade of electricity
2,159 active companies with this primary code
Steam and air conditioning supply
1,563 active companies with this primary code
Water collection, treatment and supply
1,501 active companies with this primary code
Sewerage
1,337 active companies with this primary code
Collection of non-hazardous waste
6,353 active companies with this primary code
Treatment and disposal of non-hazardous waste
1,509 active companies with this primary code
Recovery of sorted materials
1,885 active companies with this primary code
Remediation activities and other waste management services
2,782 active companies with this primary code
Development of building projects
108,180 active companies with this primary code
Construction of commercial buildings
33,492 active companies with this primary code
Construction of domestic buildings
62,497 active companies with this primary code
Construction of roads and motorways
3,461 active companies with this primary code
Construction of railways and underground railways
2,277 active companies with this primary code
Construction of utility projects for electricity and telecommunications
3,649 active companies with this primary code
Construction of other civil engineering projects n.e.c.
14,419 active companies with this primary code
Demolition
1,275 active companies with this primary code
Site preparation
3,483 active companies with this primary code
Electrical installation
50,189 active companies with this primary code
Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation
42,050 active companies with this primary code
Other construction installation
27,868 active companies with this primary code
Plastering
6,672 active companies with this primary code
Joinery installation
16,048 active companies with this primary code
Floor and wall covering
8,724 active companies with this primary code
Painting
11,076 active companies with this primary code
Glazing
5,799 active companies with this primary code
Other building completion and finishing
35,524 active companies with this primary code
Roofing activities
13,767 active companies with this primary code
Scaffold erection
6,172 active companies with this primary code
Other specialised construction activities n.e.c.
47,320 active companies with this primary code
Sale of new cars and light motor vehicles
4,361 active companies with this primary code
Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles
32,475 active companies with this primary code
Sale of other motor vehicles
3,977 active companies with this primary code
Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles
47,552 active companies with this primary code
Wholesale trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories
4,392 active companies with this primary code
Retail trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories
7,754 active companies with this primary code
Sale, maintenance and repair of motorcycles and related parts and accessories
2,558 active companies with this primary code
Agents selling agricultural raw materials, livestock, textile raw materials and semi-finished goods
1,289 active companies with this primary code
Agents involved in the sale of fuels, ores, metals and industrial chemicals
1,689 active companies with this primary code
Agents involved in the sale of timber and building materials
3,246 active companies with this primary code
Agents involved in the sale of machinery, industrial equipment, ships and aircraft
3,341 active companies with this primary code
Agents involved in the sale of furniture, household goods, hardware and ironmongery
3,728 active companies with this primary code
Agents involved in the sale of textiles, clothing, fur, footwear and leather goods
7,568 active companies with this primary code
Agents involved in the sale of food, beverages and tobacco
3,232 active companies with this primary code
Agents specialized in the sale of other particular products
7,767 active companies with this primary code
Agents involved in the sale of a variety of goods
16,002 active companies with this primary code
Wholesale of flowers and plants
1,299 active companies with this primary code
Wholesale of fruit and vegetables
3,831 active companies with this primary code
Wholesale of meat and meat products
2,598 active companies with this primary code
Wholesale of dairy products, eggs and edible oils and fats
1,164 active companies with this primary code
Wholesale of fruit and vegetable juices, mineral water and soft drinks
1,626 active companies with this primary code
Wholesale of wine, beer, spirits and other alcoholic beverages
5,061 active companies with this primary code
Wholesale of coffee, tea, cocoa and spices
2,609 active companies with this primary code
Wholesale of other food, including fish, crustaceans and molluscs
2,534 active companies with this primary code
Non-specialised wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco
4,067 active companies with this primary code
Wholesale of textiles
3,586 active companies with this primary code
Wholesale of clothing and footwear
11,134 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)
1,106 active companies with this primary code
Wholesale of perfume and cosmetics
6,184 active companies with this primary code
Wholesale of pharmaceutical goods
2,984 active companies with this primary code
Wholesale of furniture, carpets and lighting equipment
2,413 active companies with this primary code
Wholesale of watches and jewellery
2,103 active companies with this primary code
Wholesale of household goods (other than musical instruments) n.e.c.
4,648 active companies with this primary code
Wholesale of computers, computer peripheral equipment and software
3,779 active companies with this primary code
Wholesale of electronic and telecommunications equipment and parts
4,323 active companies with this primary code
Wholesale of agricultural machinery, equipment and supplies
1,205 active companies with this primary code
Wholesale of other machinery and equipment
3,854 active companies with this primary code
Wholesale of metals and metal ores
1,477 active companies with this primary code
Wholesale of wood, construction materials and sanitary equipment
2,551 active companies with this primary code
Wholesale of hardware, plumbing and heating equipment and supplies
2,667 active companies with this primary code
Wholesale of chemical products
1,473 active companies with this primary code
Wholesale of other intermediate products
2,682 active companies with this primary code
Wholesale of waste and scrap
1,131 active companies with this primary code
Non-specialised wholesale trade
29,658 active companies with this primary code
Retail sale in non-specialised stores with food, beverages or tobacco predominating
32,455 active companies with this primary code
Other retail sale in non-specialised stores
28,925 active companies with this primary code
Retail sale of fruit and vegetables in specialised stores
2,578 active companies with this primary code
Retail sale of meat and meat products in specialised stores
3,335 active companies with this primary code
Retail sale of bread, cakes, flour confectionery and sugar confectionery in specialised stores
4,514 active companies with this primary code
Retail sale of beverages in specialised stores
3,302 active companies with this primary code
Retail sale of tobacco products in specialised stores
1,495 active companies with this primary code
Other retail sale of food in specialised stores
7,532 active companies with this primary code
Retail sale of automotive fuel in specialised stores
1,319 active companies with this primary code
Retail sale of computers, peripheral units and software in specialised stores
2,988 active companies with this primary code
Retail sale of mobile telephones
3,664 active companies with this primary code
Retail sale of telecommunications equipment other than mobile telephones
1,225 active companies with this primary code
Retail sale of textiles in specialised stores
3,032 active companies with this primary code
Retail sale of hardware, paints and glass in specialised stores
2,527 active companies with this primary code
Retail sale of carpets, rugs, wall and floor coverings in specialised stores
4,340 active companies with this primary code
Retail sale of electrical household appliances in specialised stores
2,080 active companies with this primary code
Retail of furniture, lighting, and similar (not musical instruments or scores) in specialised store
7,484 active companies with this primary code
Retail sale of books in specialised stores
2,072 active companies with this primary code
Retail sale of newspapers and stationery in specialised stores
1,298 active companies with this primary code
Retail sale of sports goods, fishing gear, camping goods, boats and bicycles
7,666 active companies with this primary code
Retail sale of games and toys in specialised stores
3,436 active companies with this primary code
Retail sale of clothing in specialised stores
21,246 active companies with this primary code
Retail sale of footwear in specialised stores
1,195 active companies with this primary code
Dispensing chemist in specialised stores
7,507 active companies with this primary code
Retail sale of medical and orthopaedic goods in specialised stores (not incl. hearing aids) n.e.c.
2,086 active companies with this primary code
Retail sale of cosmetic and toilet articles in specialised stores
5,397 active companies with this primary code
Retail sale of flowers, plants, seeds, fertilizers, pet animals and pet food in specialised stores
5,813 active companies with this primary code
Retail sale of watches and jewellery in specialised stores
5,789 active companies with this primary code
Retail sale in commercial art galleries
2,349 active companies with this primary code
Retail sale by opticians
3,797 active companies with this primary code
Other retail sale of new goods in specialised stores (not commercial art galleries and opticians)
10,002 active companies with this primary code
Retail sale of antiques including antique books in stores
1,986 active companies with this primary code
Retail sale of other second-hand goods in stores (not incl. antiques)
2,087 active companies with this primary code
Retail sale via stalls and markets of food, beverages and tobacco products
2,053 active companies with this primary code
Retail sale via stalls and markets of textiles, clothing and footwear
3,254 active companies with this primary code
Retail sale via stalls and markets of other goods
4,453 active companies with this primary code
Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet
146,275 active companies with this primary code
Other retail sale not in stores, stalls or markets
30,988 active companies with this primary code
Other urban, suburban or metropolitan passenger land transport (not underground, metro or similar)
1,055 active companies with this primary code
Taxi operation
17,874 active companies with this primary code
Other passenger land transport
7,410 active companies with this primary code
Freight transport by road
56,193 active companies with this primary code
Removal services
4,708 active companies with this primary code
Sea and coastal freight water transport
2,132 active companies with this primary code
Non-scheduled passenger air transport
1,424 active companies with this primary code
Operation of warehousing and storage facilities for land transport activities
5,476 active companies with this primary code
Other service activities incidental to land transportation, n.e.c.
2,394 active companies with this primary code
Service activities incidental to air transportation
1,158 active companies with this primary code
Cargo handling for land transport activities
1,034 active companies with this primary code
Other transportation support activities
13,614 active companies with this primary code
Postal activities under universal service obligation
1,337 active companies with this primary code
Licensed carriers
2,538 active companies with this primary code
Unlicensed carrier
6,524 active companies with this primary code
Hotels and similar accommodation
17,677 active companies with this primary code
Other holiday and other collective accommodation
12,985 active companies with this primary code
Recreational vehicle parks, trailer parks and camping grounds
2,758 active companies with this primary code
Other accommodation
11,396 active companies with this primary code
Licensed restaurants
43,024 active companies with this primary code
Unlicensed restaurants and cafes
37,348 active companies with this primary code
Take-away food shops and mobile food stands
59,712 active companies with this primary code
Event catering activities
18,595 active companies with this primary code
Other food services
16,777 active companies with this primary code
Licensed clubs
1,904 active companies with this primary code
Public houses and bars
27,498 active companies with this primary code
Book publishing
9,367 active companies with this primary code
Publishing of consumer and business journals and periodicals
2,524 active companies with this primary code
Other publishing activities
12,093 active companies with this primary code
Publishing of computer games
4,026 active companies with this primary code
Other software publishing
15,291 active companies with this primary code
Motion picture production activities
19,743 active companies with this primary code
Video production activities
20,451 active companies with this primary code
Television programme production activities
10,583 active companies with this primary code
Motion picture, video and television programme post-production activities
4,003 active companies with this primary code
Sound recording and music publishing activities
15,155 active companies with this primary code
Radio broadcasting
1,903 active companies with this primary code
Television programming and broadcasting activities
2,541 active companies with this primary code
Wired telecommunications activities
3,241 active companies with this primary code
Wireless telecommunications activities
2,402 active companies with this primary code
Other telecommunications activities
8,635 active companies with this primary code
Ready-made interactive leisure and entertainment software development
6,920 active companies with this primary code
Business and domestic software development
89,176 active companies with this primary code
Information technology consultancy activities
118,525 active companies with this primary code
Computer facilities management activities
2,596 active companies with this primary code
Other information technology service activities
50,461 active companies with this primary code
Data processing, hosting and related activities
6,548 active companies with this primary code
Web portals
7,764 active companies with this primary code
Other information service activities n.e.c.
14,737 active companies with this primary code
Activities of production holding companies
2,326 active companies with this primary code
Activities of construction holding companies
4,382 active companies with this primary code
Activities of distribution holding companies
1,320 active companies with this primary code
Activities of financial services holding companies
8,103 active companies with this primary code
Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.
113,704 active companies with this primary code
Activities of investment trusts
2,340 active companies with this primary code
Activities of venture and development capital companies
3,151 active companies with this primary code
Activities of open-ended investment companies
4,892 active companies with this primary code
Activities of real estate investment trusts
2,022 active companies with this primary code
Credit granting by non-deposit taking finance houses and other specialist consumer credit grantors
1,101 active companies with this primary code
Activities of mortgage finance companies
5,042 active companies with this primary code
Other credit granting n.e.c.
1,755 active companies with this primary code
Security dealing on own account
4,492 active companies with this primary code
Financial intermediation not elsewhere classified
29,317 active companies with this primary code
Life insurance
1,705 active companies with this primary code
Non-life insurance
3,288 active companies with this primary code
Administration of financial markets
1,110 active companies with this primary code
Security and commodity contracts dealing activities
1,551 active companies with this primary code
Activities auxiliary to financial intermediation n.e.c.
7,478 active companies with this primary code
Activities of insurance agents and brokers
5,913 active companies with this primary code
Other activities auxiliary to insurance and pension funding
2,790 active companies with this primary code
Fund management activities
4,083 active companies with this primary code
Buying and selling of own real estate
247,689 active companies with this primary code
Renting and operating of Housing Association real estate
7,535 active companies with this primary code
Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate
273,557 active companies with this primary code
Real estate agencies
25,306 active companies with this primary code
Management of real estate on a fee or contract basis
50,062 active companies with this primary code
Solicitors
11,576 active companies with this primary code
Activities of patent and copyright agents; other legal activities n.e.c.
8,214 active companies with this primary code
Accounting and auditing activities
40,629 active companies with this primary code
Bookkeeping activities
11,433 active companies with this primary code
Tax consultancy
3,270 active companies with this primary code
Activities of head offices
25,982 active companies with this primary code
Public relations and communications activities
12,425 active companies with this primary code
Financial management
15,241 active companies with this primary code
Management consultancy activities other than financial management
205,961 active companies with this primary code
Architectural activities
17,222 active companies with this primary code
Urban planning and landscape architectural activities
2,994 active companies with this primary code
Engineering design activities for industrial process and production
8,408 active companies with this primary code
Engineering related scientific and technical consulting activities
21,855 active companies with this primary code
Other engineering activities
26,674 active companies with this primary code
Technical testing and analysis
4,427 active companies with this primary code
Research and experimental development on biotechnology
4,049 active companies with this primary code
Other research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering
5,637 active companies with this primary code
Research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities
2,114 active companies with this primary code
Advertising agencies
30,098 active companies with this primary code
Media representation services
7,282 active companies with this primary code
Market research and public opinion polling
2,774 active companies with this primary code
specialised design activities
30,153 active companies with this primary code
Portrait photographic activities
2,358 active companies with this primary code
Other specialist photography
4,281 active companies with this primary code
Photographic activities not elsewhere classified
3,499 active companies with this primary code
Translation and interpretation activities
2,378 active companies with this primary code
Environmental consulting activities
7,876 active companies with this primary code
Quantity surveying activities
6,395 active companies with this primary code
Other professional, scientific and technical activities n.e.c.
59,282 active companies with this primary code
Non-trading company
38,703 active companies with this primary code
Veterinary activities
5,187 active companies with this primary code
Renting and leasing of cars and light motor vehicles
6,074 active companies with this primary code
Renting and leasing of recreational and sports goods
1,235 active companies with this primary code
Renting and leasing of media entertainment equipment
1,406 active companies with this primary code
Renting and leasing of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment
3,490 active companies with this primary code
Renting and leasing of other machinery, equipment and tangible goods n.e.c.
5,113 active companies with this primary code
Leasing of intellectual property and similar products, except copyright works
1,625 active companies with this primary code
Motion picture, television and other theatrical casting activities
1,176 active companies with this primary code
Other activities of employment placement agencies
24,143 active companies with this primary code
Temporary employment agency activities
12,078 active companies with this primary code
Human resources provision and management of human resources functions
8,408 active companies with this primary code
Travel agency activities
11,741 active companies with this primary code
Tour operator activities
4,295 active companies with this primary code
Activities of tourist guides
1,074 active companies with this primary code
Other reservation service activities n.e.c.
2,388 active companies with this primary code
Private security activities
11,384 active companies with this primary code
Security systems service activities
6,320 active companies with this primary code
Combined facilities support activities
6,688 active companies with this primary code
General cleaning of buildings
17,442 active companies with this primary code
Window cleaning services
2,760 active companies with this primary code
Specialised cleaning services
7,385 active companies with this primary code
Other building and industrial cleaning activities
2,123 active companies with this primary code
Disinfecting and exterminating services
1,085 active companies with this primary code
Other cleaning services
9,843 active companies with this primary code
Landscape service activities
17,044 active companies with this primary code
Combined office administrative service activities
8,645 active companies with this primary code
Activities of exhibition and fair organisers
4,232 active companies with this primary code
Activities of conference organisers
2,601 active companies with this primary code
Packaging activities
1,507 active companies with this primary code
Other business support service activities n.e.c.
163,536 active companies with this primary code
Regulation of health care, education, cultural and other social services, not incl. social security
4,658 active companies with this primary code
Fire service activities
1,727 active companies with this primary code
Pre-primary education
8,396 active companies with this primary code
Primary education
5,123 active companies with this primary code
General secondary education
2,991 active companies with this primary code
Technical and vocational secondary education
3,530 active companies with this primary code
Post-secondary non-tertiary education
1,163 active companies with this primary code
First-degree level higher education
1,314 active companies with this primary code
Sports and recreation education
13,201 active companies with this primary code
Cultural education
6,991 active companies with this primary code
Driving school activities
3,578 active companies with this primary code
Other education n.e.c.
37,586 active companies with this primary code
Educational support services
20,068 active companies with this primary code
Hospital activities
9,937 active companies with this primary code
Medical nursing home activities
4,040 active companies with this primary code
General medical practice activities
22,609 active companies with this primary code
Specialists medical practice activities
28,161 active companies with this primary code
Dental practice activities
18,774 active companies with this primary code
Other human health activities
75,951 active companies with this primary code
Residential nursing care facilities
5,650 active companies with this primary code
Residential care activities for learning difficulties, mental health and substance abuse
7,398 active companies with this primary code
Residential care activities for the elderly and disabled
6,618 active companies with this primary code
Other residential care activities n.e.c.
8,549 active companies with this primary code
Social work activities without accommodation for the elderly and disabled
6,104 active companies with this primary code
Child day-care activities
7,913 active companies with this primary code
Other social work activities without accommodation n.e.c.
13,146 active companies with this primary code
Performing arts
17,665 active companies with this primary code
Support activities to performing arts
10,030 active companies with this primary code
Artistic creation
21,524 active companies with this primary code
Operation of arts facilities
2,675 active companies with this primary code
Gambling and betting activities
1,251 active companies with this primary code
Operation of sports facilities
7,289 active companies with this primary code
Activities of sport clubs
8,654 active companies with this primary code
Fitness facilities
13,177 active companies with this primary code
Other sports activities
20,564 active companies with this primary code
Other amusement and recreation activities n.e.c.
15,578 active companies with this primary code
Activities of business and employers membership organizations
2,452 active companies with this primary code
Activities of professional membership organizations
2,815 active companies with this primary code
Activities of religious organizations
5,130 active companies with this primary code
Activities of other membership organizations n.e.c.
9,604 active companies with this primary code
Repair of computers and peripheral equipment
1,694 active companies with this primary code
Repair of household appliances and home and garden equipment
1,243 active companies with this primary code
Washing and (dry-)cleaning of textile and fur products
3,605 active companies with this primary code
Hairdressing and other beauty treatment
62,988 active companies with this primary code
Funeral and related activities
3,030 active companies with this primary code
Physical well-being activities
9,196 active companies with this primary code
Other service activities n.e.c.
105,789 active companies with this primary code
Residents property management
124,112 active companies with this primary code
Dormant Company
98,777 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.