Raising of poultry Companies in the UK

SIC 01470Agriculture, forestry and fishing|68.1% formed since 2020|Data updated 5 Jun 2026
1,246
Active

There are 1,246 active companies in the raising of poultry sector in the UK (SIC code 01470). 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 — 1,246 of 1,302 registrations remain active. Recent formation activity is notable, with 68.1% of current companies established in the 2020s. 72% of companies were formed after 2010, marking this as a sector with predominantly recent entrants. The average company age in this sector is 14.4 years. Dungannon leads with 5% of companies in this sector.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, June 2026

1,246
Active Companies
A
SIC Section
1936
Oldest Company
68.1%
Growth (2020s)
14.4 yr
Avg Company Age

A rapidly growing sector with 68.1% of active companies formed since 2020.

Incorporation by Decade
18%
41%
28%
Pre-1990: 100
1990s: 63
2000s: 238
2010s: 536
2020s: 365

Data Signals

Financial
4,2407 src
Governance
4,1545 src
Risk
1,1388 src
Compliance
7329 src
Trade
1571 src
quality
872 src
operational
831 src
ESG
653 src
innovation
302 src
growth
62 src
corporate_structure
11 src

Sector Overview

The raising of poultry sector has a <Link href="/glossary/company-dissolution">0.1% dissolution rate</Link>. The average active company in this sector is 14.4 years old. Geographic concentration: 5% in DUNGANNON.

0.1%
Dissolution rate
14.4 yrs
Avg company age

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 19 (32%)Medium: 10 (17%)Large: 31 (52%)

Government Activity

Companies in the raising of poultry sector have been awarded 3 government contracts worth £2.1M in total.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many raising of poultry companies are there in the UK?

There are 1,246 active companies classified under SIC code 01470 (Raising of poultry) in the UK, out of 1,302 total registered.

What is SIC code 01470?

SIC code 01470 stands for "Raising of poultry". It belongs to Section A — Agriculture, forestry and fishing of the UK Standard Industrial Classification.

Where are most raising of poultry companies located?

The largest concentrations are in DUNGANNON (68), OMAGH (44), SHREWSBURY (26).

What is the average age of raising of poultry companies?

The average active raising of poultry company in the UK is 14.4 years old, with the oldest registration dating back to 1936.

What government data is available for raising of poultry companies?

Our database contains 10,693 data signals across 11 categories for active raising of poultry companies. The largest category is Financial with 4,240 signals from 7 government sources.

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