Plant propagation Companies in the UK

SIC 01300Agriculture, forestry and fishing|196.6% formed since 2020|Data updated 5 Jun 2026
698
Active

698 active UK companies are classified under plant propagation (SIC code 01300), a specialised sector. This sector falls under Section A — Agriculture, forestry and fishing — of the UK Standard Industrial Classification. The sector has a relatively low 0.1% dissolution rate — 698 of 775 registrations remain active. The sector is experiencing rapid growth, with 196.6% of active businesses incorporated since 2020 — indicating strong recent demand. 88% of companies were formed after 2010, marking this as a sector with predominantly recent entrants. The average company age in this sector is 10.9 years. London leads with 9% of companies in this sector. Companies in this sector hold 29 government contracts valued at £5.0M.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, June 2026

698
Active Companies
A
SIC Section
1924
Oldest Company
196.6%
Growth (2020s)
10.9 yr
Avg Company Age

A rapidly growing sector with 196.6% of active companies formed since 2020.

Incorporation by Decade
12%
27%
53%
Pre-1990: 45
1990s: 24
2000s: 92
2010s: 207
2020s: 407

Data Signals

Governance
2,2735 src
Financial
1,5889 src
Compliance
4625 src
Risk
3117 src
Trade
2182 src
quality
573 src
operational
361 src
innovation
322 src
growth
302 src
ESG
254 src

Sector Overview

The plant propagation sector has a <Link href="/glossary/company-dissolution">0.1% dissolution rate</Link>. The average active company in this sector is 10.9 years old. Geographic concentration: 9% in LONDON.

0.1%
Dissolution rate
10.9 yrs
Avg company age

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 9 (47%)Medium: 3 (16%)Large: 7 (37%)

Government Activity

Companies in the plant propagation sector have been awarded 29 government contracts worth £5.0M in total.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many plant propagation companies are there in the UK?

There are 698 active companies classified under SIC code 01300 (Plant propagation) in the UK, out of 775 total registered.

What is SIC code 01300?

SIC code 01300 stands for "Plant propagation". It belongs to Section A — Agriculture, forestry and fishing of the UK Standard Industrial Classification.

Where are most plant propagation companies located?

The largest concentrations are in LONDON (60), GLASGOW (11), SPALDING (10).

What is the average age of plant propagation companies?

The average active plant propagation company in the UK is 10.9 years old, with the oldest registration dating back to 1924.

What government data is available for plant propagation companies?

Our database contains 5,032 data signals across 10 categories for active plant propagation companies. The largest category is Governance with 2,273 signals from 5 government sources.

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