SIC code 20120 covers manufacture of dyes and pigments businesses. With 142 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 24.8 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 39% of active companies formed since 2020 and 17% during the 2010s. This sustained formation rate points to continued demand for manufacture of dyes and pigments services. The highest concentration of manufacture of dyes and pigments companies is in LONDON, with 24 active firms (17% of the sector).
SIC code 20120 stands for "Manufacture of dyes and pigments" 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 142 active companies registered under SIC code 20120 in the UK, out of 160 total registrations. This gives a survival rate of 89%, meaning 11% 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 dyes and pigments companies (SIC 20120) are: LONDON (24), KENILWORTH (7). Geographic concentration can reflect local economic conditions, industry clusters, or proximity to key markets and supply chains.
The sector is growing: 39% of currently active SIC 20120 companies were formed since 2020, and 17% during the 2010s. This sustained formation rate indicates ongoing demand for manufacture of dyes and pigments services in the UK.
Companies classified under SIC 20120 have an average age of 24.8 years. This indicates a mature sector where businesses tend to operate long-term. Notable companies include TRONOX PIGMENT UK LIMITED, JOHN HOGG TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LIMITED, HICKSON 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 20120 (Manufacture of dyes and pigments) 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.