Marine aquaculture Companies in the UK

SIC 03210Agriculture, forestry and fishing|141.7% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
506
Active

506 active UK companies are classified under marine aquaculture (SIC code 03210), a specialised sector. This sector falls under Section A — Agriculture, forestry and fishing — of the UK Standard Industrial Classification. The sector has a relatively low 0.2% dissolution rate — 506 of 569 registrations remain active. The sector is experiencing rapid growth, with 141.7% of active businesses incorporated since 2020 — indicating strong recent demand. 86% of companies were formed after 2010, marking this as a sector with predominantly recent entrants. The average company age in this sector is 11.4 years. London leads with 9% of companies in this sector. Companies in this sector hold 16 government contracts valued at £0.9M. The sector's longest-standing company was incorporated in 1876.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

506
Active Companies
A
SIC Section
1876
Oldest Company
141.7%
Growth (2020s)
11.4 yr
Avg Company Age

A rapidly growing sector with 141.7% of active companies formed since 2020.

Incorporation by Decade
12%
32%
45%
Pre-1990: 34
1990s: 30
2000s: 70
2010s: 180
2020s: 255

Data Signals

Governance
1,6325 src
Financial
1,0709 src
Risk
3298 src
Compliance
3167 src
Trade
1432 src
innovation
712 src
ESG
424 src
quality
242 src
growth
161 src
operational
71 src
corporate_structure
41 src

Sector Overview

The marine aquaculture sector has a <Link href="/glossary/company-dissolution">0.2% dissolution rate</Link>. The average active company in this sector is 11.4 years old. Geographic concentration: 9% in LONDON.

0.2%
Dissolution rate
11.4 yrs
Avg company age

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 10 (40%)Medium: 1 (4%)Large: 14 (56%)

Government Activity

Companies in the marine aquaculture sector have been awarded 16 government contracts worth £0.9M in total.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many marine aquaculture companies are there in the UK?

There are 506 active companies classified under SIC code 03210 (Marine aquaculture) in the UK, out of 569 total registered.

What is SIC code 03210?

SIC code 03210 stands for "Marine aquaculture". It belongs to Section A — Agriculture, forestry and fishing of the UK Standard Industrial Classification.

Where are most marine aquaculture companies located?

The largest concentrations are in LONDON (47), SHETLAND (19), GLASGOW (18).

What is the average age of marine aquaculture companies?

The average active marine aquaculture company in the UK is 11.4 years old, with the oldest registration dating back to 1876.

What government data is available for marine aquaculture companies?

Our database contains 3,654 data signals across 11 categories for active marine aquaculture companies. The largest category is Governance with 1,632 signals from 5 government sources.

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