Wholesale of fruit and vegetable juices, mineral water and soft drinks Companies in the UK

SIC 46341Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles|283.6% formed since 2020|Data updated 5 Jun 2026
1,671
Active

There are 1,671 active companies in the wholesale of fruit and vegetable juices, mineral water and soft drinks sector in the UK (SIC code 46341). This sector falls under Section G — Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles — of the UK Standard Industrial Classification. The sector has a relatively low 0.8% dissolution rate — 1,671 of 2,129 registrations remain active. The sector is experiencing rapid growth, with 283.6% of active businesses incorporated since 2020 — indicating strong recent demand. 120% of companies were formed after 2010, marking this as a sector with predominantly recent entrants. With an average company age of just 4.9 years, this sector is dominated by newer entrants. London leads with 29% of companies in this sector. Companies in this sector hold 8 government contracts valued at £0.3M.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, June 2026

1,671
Active Companies
G
SIC Section
1935
Oldest Company
283.6%
Growth (2020s)
4.9 yr
Avg Company Age

A rapidly growing sector with 283.6% of active companies formed since 2020.

Incorporation by Decade
25%
70%
Pre-1990: 22
1990s: 22
2000s: 75
2010s: 524
2020s: 1,486

Data Signals

Governance
5,1995 src
Financial
2,56610 src
Compliance
8337 src
Risk
5957 src
Trade
5501 src
quality
2632 src
ESG
386 src
operational
301 src
growth
102 src
innovation
102 src
corporate_structure
31 src

Sector Overview

The wholesale of fruit and vegetable juices, mineral water and soft drinks sector has a <Link href="/glossary/company-dissolution">0.8% dissolution rate</Link>. The average active company in this sector is 4.9 years old. Geographic concentration: 29% in LONDON.

0.8%
Dissolution rate
4.9 yrs
Avg company age

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 9 (23%)Medium: 9 (23%)Large: 21 (54%)

Government Activity

Companies in the wholesale of fruit and vegetable juices, mineral water and soft drinks sector have been awarded 8 government contracts worth £0.3M in total.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many wholesale of fruit and vegetable juices, mineral water and soft drinks companies are there in the UK?

There are 1,671 active companies classified under SIC code 46341 (Wholesale of fruit and vegetable juices, mineral water and soft drinks) in the UK, out of 2,129 total registered.

What is SIC code 46341?

SIC code 46341 stands for "Wholesale of fruit and vegetable juices, mineral water and soft drinks". It belongs to Section G — Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles of the UK Standard Industrial Classification.

Where are most wholesale of fruit and vegetable juices, mineral water and soft drinks companies located?

The largest concentrations are in LONDON (481), BIRMINGHAM (46), MANCHESTER (39).

What is the average age of wholesale of fruit and vegetable juices, mineral water and soft drinks companies?

The average active wholesale of fruit and vegetable juices, mineral water and soft drinks company in the UK is 4.9 years old, with the oldest registration dating back to 1935.

What government data is available for wholesale of fruit and vegetable juices, mineral water and soft drinks companies?

Our database contains 10,097 data signals across 11 categories for active wholesale of fruit and vegetable juices, mineral water and soft drinks companies. The largest category is Governance with 5,199 signals from 5 government sources.

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