SIC code 46491
Wholesale of musical instruments
288 UK companies classified under this code.
Search companies with SIC 46491What SIC code 46491 covers
SIC code 46491 is the UK Standard Industrial Classification for Wholesale of musical instruments. 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 musical instruments — the distributors supplying guitars, keyboards, drums, brass, strings and accessories to music shops and the trade. A niche field of specialist instrument distributors and importers, often acting as UK agents for overseas brands. Neighbours the instrument makers upstream and the music-shop retailers and hire firms downstream.
Where these companies are based
Active companies under SIC code 46491 cluster most in:
- London 71
- Glasgow 8
- Birmingham 7
- Manchester 5
- Belfast 4
- Wembley 4
Example companies with SIC code 46491
A sample of recently-incorporated active companies classified under 46491:
- Symphvibe Musical Ltd
- Szigeti Ltd
- Phc London Ltd
- Primal Guitars Ltd
- Lunartone Instruments Ltd
- Torse Pan Ltd
- Rhythmpeak Instruments Ltd
- Soundpro Instruments Ltd
- Harmonia Instruments Ltd
- Progressive Advancements Ltd
- Sonictone Instruments Ltd
- Lyrica Instruments 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 46491?
SIC code 46491 is the UK Standard Industrial Classification (SIC 2007) for "Wholesale of musical instruments". 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 46491?
288 companies are currently classified under SIC code 46491 on the UK register, most commonly in London, Glasgow, Birmingham.
How do I find companies with SIC code 46491?
On Company Shark, search the live Companies House register by SIC code 46491, 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 46491 the right code for my company?
SIC codes are self-reported. Pick the code that most closely matches your main activity — 46491 covers "Wholesale of musical instruments". You can record up to four SIC codes, and update them on your annual confirmation statement.
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