What SIC code 46340 covers
SIC code 46340 is the UK Standard Industrial Classification for Wholesale of beverages. 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 beverages — the drinks distributors that keep pubs, bars, shops and restaurants stocked with beer, wine, spirits and soft drinks. Includes large national drinks wholesalers and cash-and-carries alongside smaller specialist wine merchants and craft-beer distributors. Closely tied to brewers, distillers and vineyards on one side and the licensed trade on the other.
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 46340?
SIC code 46340 is the UK Standard Industrial Classification (SIC 2007) for "Wholesale of beverages". 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 46340?
0 companies are currently classified under SIC code 46340 on the UK register.
How do I find companies with SIC code 46340?
On Company Shark, search the live Companies House register by SIC code 46340, 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 46340 the right code for my company?
SIC codes are self-reported. Pick the code that most closely matches your main activity — 46340 covers "Wholesale of beverages". You can record up to four SIC codes, and update them on your annual confirmation statement.
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