SIC code 46900
Non-specialised wholesale trade
There are about 41,600 active UK companies registered under SIC code 46900 (Non-specialised wholesale trade), 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.
Show the figures
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| October 2025 | 1,140 |
| November 2025 | 991 |
| December 2025 | 817 |
| January 2026 | 1,180 |
| February 2026 | 772 |
| March 2026 | 802 |
| April 2026 | 934 |
| May 2026 | 848 |
| June 2026 | 927 |
| July 2026 | 964 |
| August 2026 | 921 |
| September 2026 | 1,130 |
Company age
How long the active companies have been registered.
- Under 1 year 26%
- 1–3 years 25%
- 3–5 years 11%
- 5–10 years 16%
- 10–20 years 10%
- 20 years or more 12%
Where they're registered
Active companies by postcode area of their registered office.
- Manchester (M) 3,330
- North London (N) 1,930
- West Central London (WC) 1,850
- East Central London (EC) 1,840
- West London (W) 1,790
- East London (E) 1,730
- Birmingham (B) 1,450
- Harrow (HA) 1,190
- Ipswich (IP) 796
- Leicester (LE) 743
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 46900.
| Company | Number | Registered | Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| R&K DISTRIBUTION LTD | 17496902 | 2 Oct 2026 | Cardiff |
| PREMIUM SUPPLEMENT INC LIMITED | 17496892 | 2 Oct 2026 | Thornton-Cleveleys |
| C.TH DISTRIBUTION LTD | 17496736 | 2 Oct 2026 | Wirral |
| NARS GLOBAL LTD | 17496693 | 2 Oct 2026 | Bingley |
| BLACKSTAR GLOBAL TRADING LIMITED | 17496688 | 2 Oct 2026 | Bradford |
| KHI ENTERPRISE LIMITED | 17496682 | 2 Oct 2026 | Derby |
| HARVANE LTD | 17496635 | 2 Oct 2026 | London |
| EVORNE LTD | 17496594 | 2 Oct 2026 | London |
| QUOS QAZAH ADV.MAT.TR LIMITED | 17496587 | 2 Oct 2026 | London |
| AXIS VENTILATION SUPPLIES LIMITED | 17496539 | 2 Oct 2026 | Swanley |
Related
- Part of the Wholesale industry group.
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Other wholesale SIC codes:
- 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)
- 46342 – Wholesale of wine, beer, spirits and other alcoholic beverages (6,540)
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- Officer Disqualifications
- Accounts (Assets)
- Insolvency Filings
- Company Officer Resignations
- Existing Company Changes
- In Liquidation
Data as of .