SIC code 20411 covers manufacture of soap and detergents businesses. With 946 active companies, this is a specialised niche within the UK business landscape. It falls under Section C (Manufacturing) of the UK SIC 2007 classification system, which is used by Companies House to categorise all registered businesses.
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With a 87% survival rate, this sector shows strong business longevity. Only 3 of 1,083 companies registered under this code have dissolved, well below the UK average. Companies in this sector average 8.8 years old, reflecting a balanced mix of established businesses and newer market participants. Growth has been exceptional recently: 64% of all active companies were formed since 2020, marking this as one of the fastest-expanding classifications. The 2010s contributed another 20%, meaning the vast majority of businesses are relatively new. The leading locations for this sector are LONDON (177), GLASGOW (17), BIRMINGHAM (17), which together account for 22% of active companies.
SIC code 20411 stands for "Manufacture of soap and detergents" under the UK Standard Industrial Classification (SIC 2007) system. It belongs to Section C — Manufacturing. 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 946 active companies registered under SIC code 20411 in the UK, out of 1,083 total registrations. This gives a survival rate of 87%, meaning 13% of companies registered under this code have since dissolved. These figures are based on Companies House data and updated regularly.
The top locations for manufacture of soap and detergents companies (SIC 20411) are: LONDON (177), GLASGOW (17), BIRMINGHAM (17), MANCHESTER (14), NOTTINGHAM (10). Geographic concentration can reflect local economic conditions, industry clusters, or proximity to key markets and supply chains.
The sector is growing: 64% of currently active SIC 20411 companies were formed since 2020, and 20% during the 2010s. This sustained formation rate indicates ongoing demand for manufacture of soap and detergents services in the UK.
Companies classified under SIC 20411 have an average age of 8.8 years. This suggests a balanced sector with both established players and newer entrants. Notable companies include ECOLAB LIMITED, PROCTER & GAMBLE PRODUCT SUPPLY (U.K.) LIMITED, MOLTON BROWN LIMITED.
Related SIC codes within the same division include: 20420 (Manufacture of perfumes and toilet preparations), 20590 (Manufacture of other chemical products n.e.c.), 20301 (Manufacture of paints, varnishes and similar coatings, mastics and sealants), 20412 (Manufacture of cleaning and polishing preparations). 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.
You can search for companies with SIC code 20411 (Manufacture of soap and detergents) using UVAGATRON's company explorer, which allows filtering by SIC code, location, and company status. Alternatively, Companies House offers a basic search on their website. Our platform adds risk intelligence, director networks, and signals from 50+ government databases to each company record.
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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.