SIC code 46390
Non-specialised wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco
6,383 UK companies classified under this code.
Search companies with SIC 46390What SIC code 46390 covers
SIC code 46390 is the UK Standard Industrial Classification for Non-specialised wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco. 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.
Non-specialised wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco — the broad-line grocery wholesalers and cash-and-carries that stock a bit of everything for convenience stores, caterers and corner shops. These are the classic one-stop trade suppliers, from large national operators to independent regional depots. Sits at the hub of the whole food, drink and tobacco supply chain rather than any single category.
Where these companies are based
Active companies under SIC code 46390 cluster most in:
- London 1,715
- Manchester 245
- Birmingham 146
- Leicester 114
- Glasgow 97
- Harrow 96
Example companies with SIC code 46390
A sample of recently-incorporated active companies classified under 46390:
- Granum Global Ltd
- Kithan Ltd
- Sterling Wholesale Supplies Ltd
- Gimbo-Das Limited
- Ashneer Grocery Ltd
- J R K Evans Ltd
- Zuri Baobab Limited
- Afrobean Foods Limited
- Tanca Oliva Limited
- Samraw Traders Ltd
- Satvi Ltd
- Daffodil Pharmachem Uk Ltd
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 46390?
SIC code 46390 is the UK Standard Industrial Classification (SIC 2007) for "Non-specialised wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco". 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 46390?
6,383 companies are currently classified under SIC code 46390 on the UK register, most commonly in London, Manchester, Birmingham.
How do I find companies with SIC code 46390?
On Company Shark, search the live Companies House register by SIC code 46390, 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 46390 the right code for my company?
SIC codes are self-reported. Pick the code that most closely matches your main activity — 46390 covers "Non-specialised wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco". You can record up to four SIC codes, and update them on your annual confirmation statement.
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