Wholesale of other food, including fish, crustaceans and molluscs Companies in the UK

SIC 46380Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles|254.6% formed since 2020|Data updated 5 Jun 2026
2,532
Active

There are 2,532 active companies in the wholesale of other food, including fish, crustaceans and molluscs sector in the UK (SIC code 46380). 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 0.2% dissolution rate — 2,532 of 2,940 registrations remain active. The sector is experiencing rapid growth, with 254.6% of active businesses incorporated since 2020 — indicating strong recent demand. 95% of companies were formed after 2010, marking this as a sector with predominantly recent entrants. The average company age in this sector is 9.1 years. 52 large companies, 14 medium-sized firms operate in this sector. London leads with 24% of companies in this sector. Companies in this sector hold 8 government contracts valued at £2.1M. The sector's longest-standing company was incorporated in 1907.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, June 2026

2,532
Active Companies
G
SIC Section
1907
Oldest Company
254.6%
Growth (2020s)
9.1 yr
Avg Company Age

A rapidly growing sector with 254.6% of active companies formed since 2020.

Incorporation by Decade
11%
23%
59%
Pre-1990: 117
1990s: 106
2000s: 320
2010s: 676
2020s: 1,721

Data Signals

Governance
8,1195 src
Financial
4,87110 src
Compliance
1,4897 src
Risk
1,3758 src
Trade
1,1341 src
quality
5652 src
operational
1171 src
ESG
405 src
growth
142 src
corporate_structure
121 src
innovation
42 src

Sector Overview

The wholesale of other food, including fish, crustaceans and molluscs sector has a <Link href="/glossary/company-dissolution">0.2% dissolution rate</Link>. The average active company in this sector is 9.1 years old. Geographic concentration: 24% in LONDON.

0.2%
Dissolution rate
9.1 yrs
Avg company age

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 44 (40%)Medium: 14 (13%)Large: 52 (47%)

Government Activity

Companies in the wholesale of other food, including fish, crustaceans and molluscs sector have been awarded 8 government contracts worth £2.1M in total.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many wholesale of other food, including fish, crustaceans and molluscs companies are there in the UK?

There are 2,532 active companies classified under SIC code 46380 (Wholesale of other food, including fish, crustaceans and molluscs) in the UK, out of 2,940 total registered.

What is SIC code 46380?

SIC code 46380 stands for "Wholesale of other food, including fish, crustaceans and molluscs". It belongs to Section G — Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles of the UK Standard Industrial Classification.

Where are most wholesale of other food, including fish, crustaceans and molluscs companies located?

The largest concentrations are in LONDON (613), BIRMINGHAM (73), MANCHESTER (69).

What is the average age of wholesale of other food, including fish, crustaceans and molluscs companies?

The average active wholesale of other food, including fish, crustaceans and molluscs company in the UK is 9.1 years old, with the oldest registration dating back to 1907.

What government data is available for wholesale of other food, including fish, crustaceans and molluscs companies?

Our database contains 17,740 data signals across 11 categories for active wholesale of other food, including fish, crustaceans and molluscs companies. The largest category is Governance with 8,119 signals from 5 government sources.

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