SIC code 82920 classifies businesses engaged in packaging activities. There are 1,592 active companies registered under this code in the UK, forming a substantial sector within the national economy. It falls under Section N (Administrative and support service activities) of the UK SIC 2007 classification system, which is used by Companies House to categorise all registered businesses.
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The sector has a 42% survival rate — 1,592 of 3,762 total registrations remain active. This is broadly in line with UK averages, suggesting a stable business environment for packaging activities companies. Companies in this sector average 9.0 years old, reflecting a balanced mix of established businesses and newer market participants. Growth has been exceptional recently: 56% of all active companies were formed since 2020, marking this as one of the fastest-expanding classifications. The 2010s contributed another 22%, meaning the vast majority of businesses are relatively new. Companies are geographically dispersed across the UK, with no single location dominating. The top three locations — LONDON, BIRMINGHAM, LEICESTER — together account for just 16% of the sector.
SIC code 82920 stands for "Packaging activities" under the UK Standard Industrial Classification (SIC 2007) system. It belongs to Section N — Administrative and support service activities. 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 1,592 active companies registered under SIC code 82920 in the UK, out of 3,762 total registrations. This gives a survival rate of 42%, meaning 58% of companies registered under this code have since dissolved. These figures are based on Companies House data and updated regularly.
The top locations for packaging activities companies (SIC 82920) are: LONDON (165), BIRMINGHAM (47), LEICESTER (40), MANCHESTER (26), LEEDS (23). Geographic concentration can reflect local economic conditions, industry clusters, or proximity to key markets and supply chains.
The sector is growing: 56% of currently active SIC 82920 companies were formed since 2020, and 22% during the 2010s. This sustained formation rate indicates ongoing demand for packaging activities services in the UK.
Companies classified under SIC 82920 have an average age of 9.0 years. This suggests a balanced sector with both established players and newer entrants. Notable companies include BOARD24 LTD, KITE PACKAGING LIMITED, CENTRAL PHARMA CONTRACT PACKING LIMITED.
Related SIC codes within the same division include: 82990 (Other business support service activities n.e.c.), 82110 (Combined office administrative service activities), 82301 (Activities of exhibition and fair organisers), 82302 (Activities of conference organisers). 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 82920 (Packaging activities) 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.