SIC code 20160
Manufacture of plastics in primary forms
373 UK companies classified under this code.
Search companies with SIC 20160What SIC code 20160 covers
SIC code 20160 is the UK Standard Industrial Classification for Manufacture of plastics in primary forms. It falls under SIC section C — Manufacturing, division 20. Companies record it at Companies House to describe what they do, and it is one of up to four SIC codes a company can hold.
Manufacture of plastics in primary forms - the producers of polymers in raw form (granules, pellets, resins and powders) such as polyethylene, PVC and polypropylene that converters later mould and shape. A capital-intensive sector dominated by large petrochemical and polymer producers, with some specialist compounders and masterbatch makers. It feeds the entire downstream plastics-products industry, from packaging to construction.
Where these companies are based
Active companies under SIC code 20160 cluster most in:
- London 48
- Manchester 14
- Birmingham 9
- Bolton 8
- Cambridge 7
- Nottingham 7
Example companies with SIC code 20160
A sample of recently-incorporated active companies classified under 20160:
- Brett In 3d Ltd
- Jeleyjames Composite. Ltd
- Havenloft Limited
- Crestora Home Limited
- Ltc Composites Ltd
- Echocells Ltd
- Paradigm Manufacturing Uk Limited
- Dipson Plastics And Recycling Plant Limited
- Organo Polymers Ltd
- Aravon Global Limited
- Post Mate Pro Ltd
- Ocean Bioplastics Ltd
Related SIC codes
- 20110 Manufacture of industrial gases
- 20120 Manufacture of dyes and pigments
- 20130 Manufacture of other inorganic basic chemicals
- 20140 Manufacture of other organic basic chemicals
- 20150 Manufacture of fertilisers and nitrogen compounds
- 20170 Manufacture of synthetic rubber in primary forms
- 20200 Manufacture of pesticides and other agrochemical products
- 20301 Manufacture of paints, varnishes and similar coatings, mastics and sealants
- 20302 Manufacture of printing ink
Frequently asked
What is SIC code 20160?
SIC code 20160 is the UK Standard Industrial Classification (SIC 2007) for "Manufacture of plastics in primary forms". It is the code a company records at Companies House when this is its business activity, and it sits within SIC section C — Manufacturing.
How many companies use SIC code 20160?
373 companies are currently classified under SIC code 20160 on the UK register, most commonly in London, Manchester, Birmingham.
How do I find companies with SIC code 20160?
On Company Shark, search the live Companies House register by SIC code 20160, then narrow by location and incorporation date and export the list with director details. SIC code filtering is available on the Business and MAX plans.
Is SIC code 20160 the right code for my company?
SIC codes are self-reported. Pick the code that most closely matches your main activity — 20160 covers "Manufacture of plastics in primary forms". You can record up to four SIC codes, and update them on your annual confirmation statement.
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