SIC code 20420
Manufacture of perfumes and toilet preparations
2,810 UK companies classified under this code.
Search companies with SIC 20420What SIC code 20420 covers
SIC code 20420 is the UK Standard Industrial Classification for Manufacture of perfumes and toilet preparations. 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 perfumes and toilet preparations - the producers of fragrances, cosmetics, skincare, haircare and personal-care toiletries. A vibrant mix of large branded houses, contract manufacturers and a fast-growing tail of small indie beauty and natural-skincare makers, many founder-led. Sits next to soap and detergents and to chemicals, with the small-batch end especially active and well suited to prospecting.
Where these companies are based
Active companies under SIC code 20420 cluster most in:
- London 1,029
- Manchester 66
- Birmingham 54
- Leicester 33
- Glasgow 30
- Leeds 21
Example companies with SIC code 20420
A sample of recently-incorporated active companies classified under 20420:
- Ahadi Botanikah Ltd
- Quiet Days Skincare Ltd
- Joyce & Co. Botanics Ltd
- Scalpline Ltd
- Helmscent Ltd
- Medland Pharma Uk Ltd
- Revier Ltd
- Arc Parfums Ltd
- The Madina Portal Ltd
- M Ibrahim Perfumes Trading Uk Limited
- Nafee Fragrances Ltd
- Skin Scholar 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
- 20160 Manufacture of plastics in primary forms
- 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
Frequently asked
What is SIC code 20420?
SIC code 20420 is the UK Standard Industrial Classification (SIC 2007) for "Manufacture of perfumes and toilet preparations". 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 20420?
2,810 companies are currently classified under SIC code 20420 on the UK register, most commonly in London, Manchester, Birmingham.
How do I find companies with SIC code 20420?
On Company Shark, search the live Companies House register by SIC code 20420, 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 20420 the right code for my company?
SIC codes are self-reported. Pick the code that most closely matches your main activity — 20420 covers "Manufacture of perfumes and toilet preparations". You can record up to four SIC codes, and update them on your annual confirmation statement.
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