SIC code 46230
Wholesale of live animals
318 UK companies classified under this code.
Search companies with SIC 46230What SIC code 46230 covers
SIC code 46230 is the UK Standard Industrial Classification for Wholesale of live animals. It falls under SIC section G — Wholesale & Retail Trade; Vehicle Repair, division 46. 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.
Wholesale of live animals — livestock dealers and traders who buy and sell cattle, sheep, pigs and other live animals in bulk, including running and supplying livestock markets. Often long-established family dealers and auction operators serving the farming community. Sits alongside livestock farming, abattoirs and the agricultural wholesale trade.
Where these companies are based
Active companies under SIC code 46230 cluster most in:
- London 31
- Birmingham 7
- Ilford 5
- Glasgow 5
- Sheffield 4
- Manchester 4
Example companies with SIC code 46230
A sample of recently-incorporated active companies classified under 46230:
- Capital Koi Ltd
- Corbett Blu Ltd
- Osmania Impex Uk Ltd
- Summer Farm Ltd
- Revolution Bloodstock Limited
- Eublah Exotics Limited
- Novaris Trade Ltd
- Elite K9 Group Ltd
- China Horse Market Ltd
- Tropaquatics Ltd
- Tetra Foal Investments Ltd
- Avian Trade Limited
Related SIC codes
- 46110 Agents involved in the sale of agricultural raw materials, live animals, textile raw materials and semi-finished goods
- 46120 Agents involved in the sale of fuels, ores, metals and industrial chemicals
- 46130 Agents involved in the sale of timber and building materials
- 46140 Agents involved in the sale of machinery, industrial equipment, ships and aircraft
- 46150 Agents involved in the sale of furniture, household goods, hardware and ironmongery
- 46160 Agents involved in the sale of textiles, clothing, fur, footwear and leather goods
- 46170 Agents involved in the sale of food, beverages and tobacco
- 46180 Agents specialised in the sale of other particular products
- 46190 Agents involved in the sale of a variety of goods
Frequently asked
What is SIC code 46230?
SIC code 46230 is the UK Standard Industrial Classification (SIC 2007) for "Wholesale of live animals". It is the code a company records at Companies House when this is its business activity, and it sits within SIC section G — Wholesale & Retail Trade; Vehicle Repair.
How many companies use SIC code 46230?
318 companies are currently classified under SIC code 46230 on the UK register, most commonly in London, Birmingham, Ilford.
How do I find companies with SIC code 46230?
On Company Shark, search the live Companies House register by SIC code 46230, 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 46230 the right code for my company?
SIC codes are self-reported. Pick the code that most closely matches your main activity — 46230 covers "Wholesale of live animals". You can record up to four SIC codes, and update them on your annual confirmation statement.
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