Sawmilling and planing of wood Companies in the UK

SIC 16100Manufacturing|190.4% formed since 2020|Data updated 5 Jun 2026
640
Active

640 active UK companies are classified under sawmilling and planing of wood (SIC code 16100), a specialised sector. This sector falls under Section C — Manufacturing — of the UK Standard Industrial Classification. The sector is experiencing rapid growth, with 190.4% of active businesses incorporated since 2020 — indicating strong recent demand. 61% of companies were formed after 2010, marking this as a sector with predominantly recent entrants. The average company in this sector is 22.5 years old, suggesting established and stable operators. London leads with 3% of companies in this sector. The sector's longest-standing company was incorporated in 1904.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, June 2026

640
Active Companies
C
SIC Section
1904
Oldest Company
190.4%
Growth (2020s)
22.5 yr
Avg Company Age

A rapidly growing sector with 190.4% of active companies formed since 2020.

Incorporation by Decade
24%
10%
11%
19%
36%
Pre-1990: 168
1990s: 71
2000s: 78
2010s: 135
2020s: 257

Data Signals

Governance
2,2435 src
Financial
2,2128 src
Compliance
7199 src
Risk
6058 src
Trade
2912 src
operational
1741 src
ESG
925 src
innovation
82 src
growth
52 src
corporate_structure
51 src
quality
21 src

Sector Overview

The average active company in this sector is 22.5 years old. Geographic concentration: 3% in LONDON.

22.5 yrs
Avg company age

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 18 (24%)Medium: 14 (19%)Large: 42 (57%)

Government Activity

Companies in the sawmilling and planing of wood sector have been awarded 3 government contracts worth £18.8M in total.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many sawmilling and planing of wood companies are there in the UK?

There are 640 active companies classified under SIC code 16100 (Sawmilling and planing of wood) in the UK, out of 709 total registered.

What is SIC code 16100?

SIC code 16100 stands for "Sawmilling and planing of wood". It belongs to Section C — Manufacturing of the UK Standard Industrial Classification.

Where are most sawmilling and planing of wood companies located?

The largest concentrations are in LONDON (22), BIRMINGHAM (14), NORWICH (7).

What is the average age of sawmilling and planing of wood companies?

The average active sawmilling and planing of wood company in the UK is 22.5 years old, with the oldest registration dating back to 1904.

What government data is available for sawmilling and planing of wood companies?

Our database contains 6,356 data signals across 11 categories for active sawmilling and planing of wood companies. The largest category is Governance with 2,243 signals from 5 government sources.

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