20 active UK companies are classified under manufacture of explosives (SIC code 20510), a specialised sector. This sector falls under Section C — Manufacturing — of the UK Standard Industrial Classification. The sector has a relatively low 22.6% dissolution rate — 20 of 31 registrations remain active. The sector is experiencing rapid growth, with 366.7% of active businesses incorporated since 2020 — indicating strong recent demand. 55% of active companies were formed before 2000, reflecting the sector's deep roots in the UK economy. The average company in this sector is 35.8 years old, suggesting established and stable operators. Companies in this sector hold 14 government contracts valued at £293.2M.
Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026
A rapidly growing sector with 366.7% of active companies formed since 2020.
The manufacture of explosives sector has a <Link href="/glossary/company-dissolution">22.6% dissolution rate</Link>. The average active company in this sector is 35.8 years old.
Companies in the manufacture of explosives sector have been awarded 14 government contracts worth £293.2M in total.
There are 20 active companies classified under SIC code 20510 (Manufacture of explosives) in the UK, out of 31 total registered.
SIC code 20510 stands for "Manufacture of explosives". It belongs to Section C — Manufacturing of the UK Standard Industrial Classification.
Company locations vary across the UK.
The average active manufacture of explosives company in the UK is 35.8 years old, with the oldest registration dating back to 1926.
Our database contains 453 data signals across 8 categories for active manufacture of explosives companies. The largest category is Financial with 191 signals from 6 government sources.
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