SIC code 17219 covers manufacture of other paper and paperboard containers businesses. With 491 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 92% survival rate, this sector shows strong business longevity. Only 3 of 533 companies registered under this code have dissolved, well below the UK average. With an average age of 24.2 years, companies in this sector tend to be well-established. This maturity reflects high barriers to entry and strong business continuity among surviving firms. Company formation is spread across decades: 26% pre-1990, 10% in the 1990s, 16% in the 2000s, 24% in the 2010s, and 24% since 2020. Companies are geographically dispersed across the UK, with no single location dominating. The top three locations — LONDON, BIRMINGHAM, MANCHESTER — together account for just 19% of the sector.
SIC code 17219 stands for "Manufacture of other paper and paperboard containers" 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 491 active companies registered under SIC code 17219 in the UK, out of 533 total registrations. This gives a survival rate of 92%, meaning 8% 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 other paper and paperboard containers companies (SIC 17219) are: LONDON (65), BIRMINGHAM (17), MANCHESTER (10), LEICESTER (10), NOTTINGHAM (8). Geographic concentration can reflect local economic conditions, industry clusters, or proximity to key markets and supply chains.
The sector is growing: 24% of currently active SIC 17219 companies were formed since 2020, and 24% during the 2010s. This sustained formation rate indicates ongoing demand for manufacture of other paper and paperboard containers services in the UK.
Companies classified under SIC 17219 have an average age of 24.2 years. This indicates a mature sector where businesses tend to operate long-term. Notable companies include SEDA UK LIMITED, DS SMITH PACKAGING LIMITED, DS SMITH CORRUGATED PACKAGING LIMITED.
Related SIC codes within the same division include: 17230 (Manufacture of paper stationery), 17290 (Manufacture of other articles of paper and paperboard n.e.c.), 17220 (Manufacture of household and sanitary goods and of toilet requisites), 17120 (Manufacture of paper and paperboard). 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.