SIC code 16100 covers sawmilling and planing of wood businesses. With 640 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 an average age of 22.3 years, companies in this sector tend to be well-established. This maturity reflects high barriers to entry and strong business continuity among surviving firms. The sector is experiencing strong growth, with 35% of active companies formed since 2020 and 18% during the 2010s. This sustained formation rate points to continued demand for sawmilling and planing of wood services. Companies are geographically dispersed across the UK, with no single location dominating. The top three locations — LONDON, BIRMINGHAM, NORWICH — together account for just 7% of the sector.
SIC code 16100 stands for "Sawmilling and planing of wood" 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 640 active companies registered under SIC code 16100 in the UK, out of 709 total registrations. This gives a survival rate of 90%, meaning 10% of companies registered under this code have since dissolved. These figures are based on Companies House data and updated regularly.
The top locations for sawmilling and planing of wood companies (SIC 16100) are: LONDON (22), BIRMINGHAM (14), NORWICH (7), HULL (7), LEICESTER (7). Geographic concentration can reflect local economic conditions, industry clusters, or proximity to key markets and supply chains.
The sector is growing: 35% of currently active SIC 16100 companies were formed since 2020, and 18% during the 2010s. This sustained formation rate indicates ongoing demand for sawmilling and planing of wood services in the UK.
Companies classified under SIC 16100 have an average age of 22.3 years. This indicates a mature sector where businesses tend to operate long-term. Notable companies include JAMES JONES & SONS LIMITED, DAVID COVER AND SON LIMITED, JELD-WEN UK LIMITED.
Related SIC codes within the same division include: 16230 (Manufacture of other builders' carpentry and joinery), 16290 (Manufacture of other products of wood; manufacture of articles of cork, straw and plaiting materials), 16240 (Manufacture of wooden containers), 16210 (Manufacture of veneer sheets and wood-based panels). 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.