SIC 46450 Section G — Wholesale and Retail Trade

Wholesale of perfume and cosmetics

9,264 active UK companies registered under this classification.

SIC Code 46450 (Wholesale of perfume and cosmetics) 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 perfume and cosmetics sector, which falls under Section G (Wholesale and Retail Trade) of the SIC 2007 framework. There are currently 9,264 active companies and 10,423 total registrations under this classification.

Sector pulse: concentration is strongest in LONDON and MANCHESTER, with 392 new incorporations recorded in 2026.

9,264 Active Companies
10,423 Total Registered
392 New in 2026
LONDON Top Location

Wholesale of perfume and cosmetics Companies

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is SIC code 46450?

SIC code 46450 represents "Wholesale of perfume and cosmetics" 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 46450?

There are currently 9,264 active UK companies registered under SIC code 46450 (Wholesale of perfume and cosmetics), out of 10,423 total registrations.

Where are most Wholesale of perfume and cosmetics companies based in the UK?

The top locations for Wholesale of perfume and cosmetics 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 perfume and cosmetics 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 perfume and cosmetics companies were incorporated in 2026?

392 new companies were registered under SIC code 46450 in 2026. CompanyPulse tracks all new UK incorporations in real time via the Companies House data stream.