SIC code 01110 classifies businesses engaged in growing of cereals (except rice), leguminous crops and oil seeds. There are 4,080 active companies registered under this code in the UK, forming a substantial sector within the national economy. It falls under Section A (Agriculture, forestry and fishing) of the UK SIC 2007 classification system, which is used by Companies House to categorise all registered businesses.
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With a 97% survival rate, this sector shows strong business longevity. Only 3 of 4,223 companies registered under this code have dissolved, well below the UK average. With an average age of 37.8 years, companies in this sector tend to be well-established. This maturity reflects high barriers to entry and strong business continuity among surviving firms. This is a mature sector with deep roots: 47% of active companies were established before 1990. While 10% of companies formed since 2020, the sector's backbone consists of long-established businesses. Companies are geographically dispersed across the UK, with no single location dominating. The top three locations — LONDON, NORWICH, LINCOLN — together account for just 7% of the sector.
SIC code 01110 stands for "Growing of cereals (except rice), leguminous crops and oil seeds" under the UK Standard Industrial Classification (SIC 2007) system. It belongs to Section A — Agriculture, forestry and fishing. Companies use this code when registering with Companies House to indicate their primary business activity. The code is required for annual confirmation statements and is used by HMRC, ONS, and other government bodies for statistical and regulatory purposes.
There are currently 4,080 active companies registered under SIC code 01110 in the UK, out of 4,223 total registrations. This gives a survival rate of 97%, meaning 3% of companies registered under this code have since dissolved. These figures are based on Companies House data and updated regularly.
The top locations for growing of cereals (except rice), leguminous crops and oil seeds companies (SIC 01110) are: LONDON (123), NORWICH (92), LINCOLN (74), SPALDING (69), BOSTON (61). Geographic concentration can reflect local economic conditions, industry clusters, or proximity to key markets and supply chains.
Formation rates for SIC 01110 have been moderate: 10% of active companies formed since 2020, compared to 16% in the 2010s. The sector appears stable, with a balanced mix of established and newer businesses.
Companies classified under SIC 01110 have an average age of 37.8 years. This indicates a mature sector where businesses tend to operate long-term. Notable companies include NIAB., BLANKNEY ESTATES LIMITED, FGS AGRI LIMITED.
Related SIC codes within the same division include: 01500 (Mixed farming), 01610 (Support activities for crop production), 01430 (Raising of horses and other equines), 01629 (Support activities for animal production (other than farm animal boarding and care) n.e.c.). Companies may use multiple SIC codes if they operate across several of these related activities. When registering with Companies House, businesses should select the code that best represents their primary activity.
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Data sourced from Companies House, HM Land Registry, FCA Register, and 50+ government databases. SIC classification follows the UK Standard Industrial Classification of Economic Activities 2007 (SIC 2007). Last updated: 2026-04-17.