SIC 46420 Section G — Wholesale and Retail Trade

Wholesale of clothing and footwear

17,607 active UK companies registered under this classification.

SIC Code 46420 (Wholesale of clothing and footwear) is a UK Standard Industrial Classification code used by Companies House to categorise business activities. Companies registered under this code operate in the Wholesale of clothing and footwear sector, which falls under Section G (Wholesale and Retail Trade) of the SIC 2007 framework. There are currently 17,607 active companies and 18,396 total registrations under this classification.

17,607 Active Companies
18,396 Total Registered
646 New in 2026
London Top Location

Wholesale of clothing and footwear Companies

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is SIC code 46420?

SIC code 46420 represents "Wholesale of clothing and footwear" in the UK Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) 2007 system. It is used by Companies House to categorise the primary business activity of registered UK companies. It falls under Section G — Wholesale and Retail Trade.

How many UK companies are classified under SIC 46420?

There are currently 17,607 active UK companies registered under SIC code 46420 (Wholesale of clothing and footwear), out of 18,396 total registrations.

Where are most Wholesale of clothing and footwear companies based in the UK?

The top locations for Wholesale of clothing and footwear companies in the UK are London, Manchester, Birmingham, Cardiff, Kington. London typically leads in company registrations across most sectors.

How do I find a specific Wholesale of clothing and footwear company?

You can browse all companies on this page, or use CompanyPulse's search at companypulse.co.uk/search to find a specific company by name or company number. Each company profile includes directors, financial data, risk analysis, and filing history.

How many new Wholesale of clothing and footwear companies were incorporated in 2026?

646 new companies were registered under SIC code 46420 in 2026. CompanyPulse tracks all new UK incorporations in real time via the Companies House data stream.