SIC code 20150 covers manufacture of fertilizers and nitrogen compounds businesses. With 358 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 88% survival rate, this sector shows strong business longevity. Only 2 of 409 companies registered under this code have dissolved, well below the UK average. The average company age of 5.9 years suggests a relatively young and dynamic sector, with many businesses having been established in recent years. Growth has been exceptional recently: 77% of all active companies were formed since 2020, marking this as one of the fastest-expanding classifications. The 2010s contributed another 11%, meaning the vast majority of businesses are relatively new. Geographically, the sector is heavily concentrated: LONDON alone accounts for 39% of all active companies (139 firms). The top three locations — LONDON, STAFFORD, WEST MIDLANDS, ENGLAND — represent 48% of the sector.
SIC code 20150 stands for "Manufacture of fertilizers and nitrogen compounds" 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 358 active companies registered under SIC code 20150 in the UK, out of 409 total registrations. This gives a survival rate of 88%, meaning 12% 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 fertilizers and nitrogen compounds companies (SIC 20150) are: LONDON (139), STAFFORD (17), WEST MIDLANDS, ENGLAND (17), BECKENHAM (15), KENILWORTH (14). Geographic concentration can reflect local economic conditions, industry clusters, or proximity to key markets and supply chains.
The sector is growing: 77% of currently active SIC 20150 companies were formed since 2020, and 11% during the 2010s. This sustained formation rate indicates ongoing demand for manufacture of fertilizers and nitrogen compounds services in the UK.
Companies classified under SIC 20150 have an average age of 5.9 years. This suggests a balanced sector with both established players and newer entrants. Notable companies include WESTLAND HORTICULTURE LIMITED, CF FERTILISERS UK LIMITED, YARA UK 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.), 20411 (Manufacture of soap and detergents), 20301 (Manufacture of paints, varnishes and similar coatings, mastics and sealants). 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 20150 (Manufacture of fertilizers and nitrogen compounds) 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.