SIC code 47240
Retail sale of bread, cakes, flour confectionery and sugar confectionery in specialised stores
7,330 UK companies classified under this code.
Search companies with SIC 47240What SIC code 47240 covers
SIC code 47240 is the UK Standard Industrial Classification for Retail sale of bread, cakes, flour confectionery and sugar confectionery in specialised stores. It falls under SIC section G — Wholesale & Retail Trade; Vehicle Repair, division 47. 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.
Retail sale of bread, cakes, flour confectionery and sugar confectionery in specialised stores — the high-street bakers, cake shops and sweet shops selling bread, pastries, cakes and confectionery. Largely independent bakeries and sole traders, plus small artisan and patisserie businesses, with some local chains. Sits naturally alongside cafes and the other specialist food retailers on a traditional parade.
Where these companies are based
Active companies under SIC code 47240 cluster most in:
- London 1,315
- Birmingham 240
- Manchester 155
- Glasgow 153
- Coventry 123
- Leicester 114
Example companies with SIC code 47240
A sample of recently-incorporated active companies classified under 47240:
- Badasha Lahore Food Ltd
- Zartbitter Limited
- Lyceum Baasket Ltd
- Kaur & Singh Trading Ltd
- Baba-Yaga Balkan Food Ltd
- Village Bakery (Hertford) Ltd
- Mother Bahia Ltd
- J & B Bakery Ltd
- K Sweet Centre Ltd
- Dor Bakehouse Ltd
- Nutty Cakes Company Ltd
- Makkan Cafe Ltd
Related SIC codes
- 47110 Retail sale in non-specialised stores with food, beverages or tobacco predominating
- 47190 Other retail sale in non-specialised stores
- 47210 Retail sale of fruit and vegetables in specialised stores
- 47220 Retail sale of meat and meat products in specialised stores
- 47230 Retail sale of fish, crustaceans and molluscs in specialised stores
- 47250 Retail sale of beverages in specialised stores
- 47260 Retail sale of tobacco products in specialised stores
- 47290 Other retail sale of food in specialised stores
- 47300 Retail sale of automotive fuel in specialised stores
Frequently asked
What is SIC code 47240?
SIC code 47240 is the UK Standard Industrial Classification (SIC 2007) for "Retail sale of bread, cakes, flour confectionery and sugar confectionery in specialised stores". 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 47240?
7,330 companies are currently classified under SIC code 47240 on the UK register, most commonly in London, Birmingham, Manchester.
How do I find companies with SIC code 47240?
On Company Shark, search the live Companies House register by SIC code 47240, 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 47240 the right code for my company?
SIC codes are self-reported. Pick the code that most closely matches your main activity — 47240 covers "Retail sale of bread, cakes, flour confectionery and sugar confectionery in specialised stores". You can record up to four SIC codes, and update them on your annual confirmation statement.
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