SIC code 46170
Agents involved in the sale of food, beverages and tobacco
There are about 3,590 active UK companies registered under SIC code 46170 (Agents involved in the sale of food, beverages and tobacco), as of October 2026.
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On the register
Share of these companies on the live register, by status.
- Active 74%
- Proposal to strike off 24%
- In insolvency or administration 2%
New registrations
Companies registered each month, October 2025 – September 2026, that are still on the register. See registrations by month across all companies.
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| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| October 2025 | 65 |
| November 2025 | 39 |
| December 2025 | 35 |
| January 2026 | 50 |
| February 2026 | 39 |
| March 2026 | 62 |
| April 2026 | 43 |
| May 2026 | 38 |
| June 2026 | 41 |
| July 2026 | 37 |
| August 2026 | 47 |
| September 2026 | 35 |
Company age
How long the active companies have been registered.
- Under 1 year 14%
- 1–3 years 23%
- 3–5 years 12%
- 5–10 years 26%
- 10–20 years 16%
- 20 years or more 9%
Where they're registered
Active companies by postcode area of their registered office.
- East Central London (EC) 176
- West London (W) 176
- West Central London (WC) 147
- East London (E) 131
- North London (N) 124
- Birmingham (B) 102
- South East London (SE) 99
- Manchester (M) 93
- Belfast (BT) 92
- South West London (SW) 76
Note: Location figures use the registered office address from Companies House. Many companies register at an accountant's or formation agent's address, which may differ from where they trade.
Recently registered companies
Active companies recently registered under SIC code 46170.
| Company | Number | Registered | Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| FREESHORES LIMITED | 17496659 | 2 Oct 2026 | Ripley |
| TCM CONSULTING LTD | 17494424 | 1 Oct 2026 | Bedford |
| SNUSMORE EXETER LIMITED | 17492206 | 30 Sept 2026 | EXETER |
| VISQUA LTD | SC903952 | 25 Sept 2026 | EDINBURGH |
| YAADMOSS LTD | 17480532 | 25 Sept 2026 | LONDON |
| JMAAC INTERNATIONAL LTD | 17478286 | 24 Sept 2026 | LONDON |
| RAFAEL EDMOND CIGARS AND WINES LIMITED | 17477379 | 23 Sept 2026 | FLEET |
| DMMJ INTERNATIONAL LTD | 17476593 | 23 Sept 2026 | MANCHESTER |
| HULA FOOD CO LTD | 17476291 | 23 Sept 2026 | LONDON |
| ZAAFAN FOR TRADING LIMITED | 17474879 | 22 Sept 2026 | COVENTRY |
Related
- Part of the Wholesale industry group.
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Other wholesale SIC codes:
- 46900 – Non-specialised wholesale trade (41,600)
- 46190 – Agents involved in the sale of a variety of goods (20,200)
- 46420 – Wholesale of clothing and footwear (15,000)
- 46180 – Agents specialized in the sale of other particular products (9,040)
- 46450 – Wholesale of perfume and cosmetics (8,580)
- 46160 – Agents involved in the sale of textiles, clothing, fur, footwear and leather goods (8,170)
- 46499 – Wholesale of household goods (other than musical instruments) n.e.c. (6,960)
- 46520 – Wholesale of electronic and telecommunications equipment and parts (6,600)
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Data as of .