UK standard industrial classification 2003 (SIC 2003)

The standard industrial classification consists of 17 major groups. Click the group name to jump to a list of industries included. For further information visit National Statistics at www.statistics.gov.uk .

Agriculture, hunting and forestry
Fishing
Mining and quarrying
Manufacturing
Electricity, gas and water supply
Construction
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles, motorcycles and personal and household goods
Hotels and restaurants
Transport, storage and communication
Financial intermediation
Real estate, renting and business activities
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security
Education
Health and social work
Other community, social and personal service activities
Private households employing staff and undifferentiated production activities of households for own use
Extra-territorial organisations and bodies

Agriculture, Hunting and Related Service Activities
Growing of crops; market gardening; horticulture
Growing of cereals and other crops not elsewhere classified
Growing of vegetables, horticultural specialities and nursery products
Growing of fruit, nuts, beverage and spice crops
Growing of wine grapes and table grapes and production of wine from self-produced grapes
Growing of other fruit, nuts and spice crops; growing of other beverage crops
Farming of animals
Farming of cattle, dairy farming
Farming of sheep, goats, horses, asses, mules and hinnies
Farming of swine
Farming of poultry
Other farming of animals
Growing of crops combined with farming of animals (mixed farming)
Growing of crops combined with farming of animals (mixed farming)
Agricultural and animal husbandry service activities, except veterinary activities; landscape gardening
Agricultural service activities; landscape gardening
Animal husbandry service activities, except veterinary activities
Farm animal boarding and care
Animal husbandry service activities, except veterinary activities, not elsewhere classified
Hunting, trapping and game propagation including related service activities
Hunting, trapping and game propagation including related service activities
Forestry, Logging and Related Service Activities
Forestry, logging and related service activities
Forestry and logging
Forestry and logging related service activities

Fishing, Fish Farming and Related Service Activities
Fishing, fish farming and related service activities
Fishing
Fish farming

Mining and Quarrying
Mining and Quarrying of Energy Producing Materials
Mining of Coal and Lignite; Extraction of Peat
Mining and agglomeration of hard coal
Mining and agglomeration of hard coal
Deep coal mines
Open cast coal working
Manufacture of solid fuel
Mining and agglomeration of lignite
Mining and agglomeration of lignite
Extraction and agglomeration of peat
Extraction and agglomeration of peat
Extraction of Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas; Service Activities Incidental to Oil and Gas Extraction
Excluding Surveying
Extraction of crude petroleum and natural gas
Extraction of crude petroleum and natural gas
Service activities incidental to oil and gas extraction excluding surveying
Service activities incidental to oil and gas extraction excluding surveying
Mining of Uranium and Thorium Ores
Mining of uranium and thorium ores
Mining of uranium and thorium ores
Mining and Quarrying Except Energy Producing Materials
Mining of Metal Ores
Mining of iron ores
Mining of iron ores
Mining of non-ferrous metal ores, except uranium and thorium ores
Mining of non-ferrous metal ores, except uranium and thorium ores
Other Mining and Quarrying
Quarrying of stone
Quarrying of ornamental and building stone
Quarrying of limestone, gypsum and chalk
Quarrying of slate
Quarrying of sand and clay
Operation of gravel and sand pits
Mining of clays and kaolin
Mining of chemicals and fertiliser minerals
Mining of chemicals and fertiliser minerals
Production of salt
Production of salt
Other mining and quarrying not elsewhere classified
Other mining and quarrying not elsewhere classified

Manufacturing
Manufacture of Food Products, Beverages and Tobacco
Manufacture of Food Products and Beverages
Production, processing and preserving of meat and meat products
Production and preserving of meat
Slaughtering of animals other than poultry and rabbits
Animal by-product processing
Fellmongery
Production and preserving of poultry meat
Production of meat and poultry meat products
Bacon and ham production
Other meat and poultry meat processing
Processing and preserving of fish and fish products
Processing and preserving of fish and fish products
Freezing of fish
Other fish processing and preserving
Processing and preserving of fruit and vegetables
Processing and preserving of potatoes
Manufacture of fruit and vegetable juice
Processing and preserving of fruit and vegetables not elsewhere classified
Manufacture of vegetable and animal oils and fats
Manufacture of crude oils and fats
Manufacture of refined oils and fats
Manufacture of margarine and similar edible fats
Manufacture of dairy products
Operation of dairies and cheese making
Liquid milk and cream production
Butter and cheese production
Manufacture of other milk products
Manufacture of ice cream
Manufacture of grain mill products, starches and starch products
Manufacture of grain mill products
Grain milling
Manufacture of breakfast cereals and cereals-based foods
Manufacture of starches and starch products
Manufacture of prepared animal feeds
Manufacture of prepared feeds for farm animals
Manufacture of prepared pet foods
Manufacture of other food products
Manufacture of bread; manufacture of fresh pastry goods and cakes
Manufacture of rusks and biscuits; manufacture of preserved pastry goods and cakes
Manufacture of sugar
Manufacture of cocoa, chocolate and sugar confectionery
Manufacture of cocoa and chocolate confectionery
Manufacture of sugar confectionery
Manufacture of macaroni, noodles, couscous and similar farinaceous products
Processing of tea and coffee
Tea processing
Production of coffee and coffee substitutes
Manufacture of condiments and seasonings
Manufacture of homogenised food preparations and dietetic food
Manufacture of other food products not elsewhere classified
Manufacture of soups
Manufacture of other food products not elsewhere classified
Manufacture of beverages
Manufacture of distilled potable alcoholic beverages
Production of ethyl alcohol from fermented materials
Manufacture of wines
Manufacture of wine of fresh grapes and grape juice
Manufacture of wine based on concentrated grape must
Manufacture of cider and other fruit wines
Manufacture of cider and perry
Manufacture of other fermented fruit beverages
Manufacture of other non-distilled fermented beverages
Manufacture of beer
Manufacture of malt
Manufacture of mineral waters and soft drinks
Manufacture of Tobacco Products
Manufacture of tobacco products
Manufacture of tobacco products
Manufacture of Textiles and Textile Products
Manufacture of Textiles
Preparation and spinning of textile fibres
Preparation and spinning of cotton-type fibres
Preparation and spinning of woollen-type fibres
Preparation and spinning of worsted-type fibres
Preparation and spinning of flax-type fibres
Throwing and preparation of silk including from noils and throwing and texturing of synthetic or artificial
filament yarns
Manufacture of sewing threads
Preparation and spinning of other textile fibres
Textile weaving
Cotton-type weaving
Woollen-type weaving
Worsted-type weaving
Silk-type weaving
Other textile weaving
Finishing of textiles
Finishing of textiles
Manufacture of made-up textile articles, except apparel
Manufacture of made-up textile articles, except apparel
Manufacture of soft furnishings
Manufacture of canvas goods, sacks, etc
Manufacture of household textiles
Manufacture of other textiles
Manufacture of carpets and rugs
Manufacture of woven carpets and rugs
Manufacture of tufted carpets and rugs
Manufacture of other carpets and rugs
Manufacture of cordage, rope, twine and netting
Manufacture of non-wovens and articles made from non-wovens, except apparel
Manufacture of other textiles not elsewhere classified
Manufacture of lace
Manufacture of narrow fabrics
Manufacture of other textiles not elsewhere classified
Manufacture of knitted and crocheted fabrics
Manufacture of knitted and crocheted fabrics
Manufacture of knitted and crocheted articles
Manufacture of knitted and crocheted hosiery
Manufacture of knitted and crocheted pullovers, cardigans and similar articles
Manufacture of Wearing Apparel; Dressing and Dyeing of Fur
Manufacture of leather clothes
Manufacture of leather clothes
Manufacture of other wearing apparel and accessories
Manufacture of workwear
Manufacture of other outerwear
Manufacture of other men's outerwear
Manufacture of other women's outerwear
Manufacture of underwear
Manufacture of men's underwear
Manufacture of women's underwear
Manufacture of other wearing apparel and accessories not elsewhere classified
Manufacture of hats
Cut, make and trim for clothing manufacturers (CMT)
Manufacture of other wearing apparel and accessories not elsewhere classified
Dressing and dyeing of fur; manufacture of articles of fur
Dressing and dyeing of fur; manufacture of articles of fur
Manufacture of Leather and Leather Products
Tanning and Dressing of Leather; Manufacture of Handbags, Saddlery, Harness And Footwear
Tanning and dressing of leather
Tanning and dressing of leather
Manufacture of luggage, handbags and the like, saddlery and harness
Manufacture of luggage, handbags and the like, saddlery and harness
Manufacture of footwear
Manufacture of footwear
Manufacture of Wood and Wood Products
Manufacture of Wood And Products of Wood And Cork, Except Furniture; Manufacture of Articles of Straw and Plaiting Materials
Saw milling and planing of wood, impregnation of wood
Saw milling and planing of wood, impregnation of wood
Manufacture of veneer sheets; manufacture of plywood, laminboard, particle board, fibre board
and other panels and boards
Manufacture of veneer sheets; manufacture of plywood, laminboard, particle board, fibre board
and other panels and boards
Manufacture of builders' carpentry and joinery
Manufacture of builders' carpentry and joinery
Manufacture of wooden containers
Manufacture of wooden containers
Manufacture of other products of wood; manufacture of articles of cork, straw and plaiting materials
Manufacture of other products of wood
Manufacture of articles of cork, straw and plaiting materials
Manufacture of Pulp, Paperand Paper Products
Manufacture of pulp, paper and paperboard
Manufacture of pulp
Manufacture of paper and paperboard
Manufacture of articles of paper and paperboard
Manufacture of corrugated paper and paperboard and of containers of paper and paperboard
Manufacture of corrugated paper and paperboard, sacks and bags
Manufacture of cartons, boxes and cases of corrugated paper and paperboard
Manufacture of cartons, boxes and cases of non-corrugated paper and paperboard
Manufacture of cartons and similar containers of paper and paperboard specifically designed for
carrying liquids, whether or not waxed
Manufacture of other paper and paperboard containers
Manufacture of household and sanitary goods and of toilet requisites
Manufacture of paper stationery
Manufacture of wallpaper
Manufacture of other articles of paper and paperboard not elsewhere classified
Manufacture of printed labels
Manufacture of unprinted labels
Manufacture of other articles of paper and paperboard not elsewhere classified
Publishing, Printing and Reproduction of Recorded Media
Publishing
Publishing of books
Publishing of newspapers
Publishing of journals and periodicals
Publishing of sound recordings
Other publishing
Printing and service activities related to printing
Printing of newspapers
Printing not elsewhere classified
Bookbinding
Pre-press activities
Ancillary activities related to printing
Reproduction of recorded media
Reproduction of sound recording
Reproduction of video recording
Reproduction of computer media
Manufacture of Coke, Refined Petroleum Products and Nuclear Fuel
Manufacture of coke oven products
Manufacture of coke oven products
Manufacture of refined petroleum products
Manufacture of refined petroleum products
Mineral oil refining
Other treatment of petroleum products (excluding petrochemicals manufacture)
Processing of nuclear fuel
Processing of nuclear fuel
Manufacture of Chemicals, Chemical Products and Man-made Fibres
Manufacture of basic chemicals
Manufacture of industrial gases
Manufacture of dyes and pigments
Manufacture of other inorganic basic chemicals
Manufacture of other organic basic chemicals
Manufacture of fertilisers and nitrogen compounds
Manufacture of plastics in primary forms
Manufacture of synthetic rubber in primary forms
Manufacture of pesticides and other agro-chemical products
Manufacture of pesticides and other agro-chemical products
Manufacture of paints, varnishes and similar coatings, printing ink and mastics
Manufacture of paints, varnishes and similar coatings, printing ink and mastics
Manufacture of paints, varnishes and similar coatings
Manufacture of printing ink
Manufacture of mastics and sealants
Manufacture of pharmaceuticals, medicinal chemicals and botanical products
Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products
Manufacture of pharmaceutical preparations
Manufacture of medicaments
Manufacture of non-medicaments
Manufacture of soap and detergents, cleaning and polishing preparations, perfumes and
toilet preparations
Manufacture of soap and detergents, cleaning and polishing preparations
Manufacture of soap and detergents
Manufacture of cleaning and polishing preparations
Manufacture of perfumes and toilet preparations
Manufacture of other chemical products
Manufacture of explosives
Manufacture of glues and gelatine
Manufacture of essential oils
Manufacture photographic chemical material
Manufacture of prepared unrecorded media
Manufacture of other chemical products not elsewhere classified
Manufacture of man-made fibres
Manufacture of man-made fibres
Manufacture of Rubber and Plastic Products
Manufacture of rubber products
Manufacture of rubber tyres and tubes
Retreading and rebuilding of rubber tyres
Manufacture of other rubber products
Manufacture of plastic products
Manufacture of plastic plates, sheets, tubes and profiles
Manufacture of plastic packing goods
Manufacture of builders' ware of plastic
Manufacture of plastic floor coverings
Manufacture of other builders' ware of plastic
Manufacture of other plastic products
Manufacture of Other Non-metallic Mineral Products
Manufacture of glass and glass products
Manufacture of flat glass
Shaping and processing of flat glass
Manufacture of hollow glass
Manufacture of glass fibres
Manufacture and processing of other glass including technical glassware
Manufacture of non-refractory ceramic goods other than for construction purposes;
manufacture of refractory ceramic products
Manufacture of ceramic household and ornamental articles
Manufacture of ceramic sanitary fixtures
Manufacture of ceramic insulators and insulating fittings
Manufacture of other technical ceramic products
Manufacture of other ceramic products
Manufacture of refractory ceramic products
Manufacture of ceramic tiles and flags
Manufacture of ceramic tiles and flags
Manufacture of bricks, tiles and construction products, in baked clay
Manufacture of bricks, tiles and construction products, in baked clay
Manufacture of cement, lime and plaster
Manufacture of cement
Manufacture of lime
Manufacture of plaster
Manufacture of articles of concrete, plaster and cement
Manufacture of concrete products for construction purposes
Manufacture of plaster products for construction purposes
Manufacture of ready-mixed concrete
Manufacture of mortars
Manufacture of fibre cement
Manufacture of other articles of concrete, plaster and cement
Cutting, shaping and finishing of ornamental and building stone
Cutting, shaping and finishing of ornamental and building stone
Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products
Production of abrasive products
Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products not elsewhere classified
Manufacture of asbestos
Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products not elsewhere classified
Manufacture of Basic Metals and Fabricated Metal Products
Manufacture of Basic Metals
Manufacture of basic iron and steel and of ferro-alloys
Manufacture of basic iron and steel and of ferro-alloys
Manufacture of tubes
Manufacture of cast iron tubes
Manufacture of steel tubes
Other first processing of iron and steel
Cold drawing
Cold rolling of narrow strip
Cold forming or folding
Wire drawing
Manufacture of basic precious and non-ferrous metals
Precious metals production
Aluminium production
Lead, zinc and tin production
Copper production
Other non-ferrous metal production
Casting of metals
Casting of iron
Casting of steel
Casting of light metals
Casting of other non-ferrous metals
Manufacture of Fabricated Metal Products, Except Machinery and Equipment
Manufacture of structural metal products
Manufacture of metal structures and parts of structures
Manufacture of builders' carpentry and joinery of metal
Manufacture of tanks, reservoirs and containers of metal; manufacture of central heating radiators and boilers
Manufacture of tanks, reservoirs and containers of metal
Manufacture of central heating radiators and boilers
Manufacture of steam generators, except central heating hot water boilers
Manufacture of steam generators, except central heating hot water boilers
Forging, pressing, stamping and roll forming of metal; powder metallurgy
Forging, pressing, stamping and roll forming of metal; powder metallurgy
Treatment and coating of metals; general mechanical engineering
Treatment and coating of metals
General mechanical engineering
Manufacture of cutlery, tools and general hardware
Manufacture of cutlery
Manufacture of tools
Manufacture of locks and hinges
Manufacture of other fabricated metal products
Manufacture of steel drums and similar containers
Manufacture of light metal packaging
Manufacture of wire products
Manufacture of fasteners, screw machine products, chains and springs
Manufacture of other fabricated metal products not elsewhere classified
Manufacture of Machinery and Equipment Not Elsewhere Classified
Manufacture of machinery for the production and use of mechanical power, except aircraft, vehicle
and cycle engines
Manufacture of engines and turbines, except aircraft, vehicle and cycle engines
Manufacture of pumps and compressors
Manufacture of pumps
Manufacture of compressors
Manufacture of taps and valves
Manufacture of bearings, gears, gearing and driving elements
Manufacture of other general purpose machinery
Manufacture of furnaces and furnace burners
Manufacture of lifting and handling equipment
Manufacture of non-domestic cooling and ventilation equipment
Manufacture of other general purpose machinery not elsewhere classified
Manufacture of agricultural and forestry machinery
Manufacture of agricultural tractors
Manufacture of other agricultural and forestry machinery
Manufacture of machine tools
Manufacture of portable hand held power tools
Manufacture of other metalworking machine tools
Manufacture of other machine tools not elsewhere classified
Manufacture of other special purpose machinery
Manufacture of machinery for metallurgy
Manufacture of machinery for mining, quarrying and construction
Manufacture of machinery for mining
Manufacture of earth-moving equipment
Manufacture of equipment for concrete crushing and screening and roadworks
Manufacture of machinery for food, beverage and tobacco processing
Manufacture of machinery for textile, apparel and leather production
Manufacture of machinery for paper and paperboard production
Manufacture of other special purpose machinery not elsewhere classified
Manufacture of weapons and ammunition
Manufacture of weapons and ammunition
Manufacture of domestic appliances not elsewhere classified
Manufacture of electric domestic appliances
Manufacture of non-electric domestic appliances
Manufacture of Electrical and Optical Equipment
Manufacture of Office Machinery and Computers
Manufacture of office machinery and computers
Manufacture of office machinery
Manufacture of computers and other information processing equipment
Manufacture of Electrical Machinery and Apparatus Not Elsewhere Classified
Manufacture of electric motors, generators and transformers
Manufacture of electric motors, generators and transformers
Manufacture of electricity distribution and control apparatus
Manufacture of electricity distribution and control apparatus
Manufacture of insulated wire and cable
Manufacture of insulated wire and cable
Manufacture of accumulators, primary cells and primary batteries
Manufacture of accumulators, primary cells and primary batteries
Manufacture of lighting equipment and electric lamps
Manufacture of lighting equipment and electric lamps
Manufacture of electrical equipment not elsewhere classified
Manufacture of electrical equipment for engines and vehicles not elsewhere classified
Manufacture of other electrical equipment not elsewhere classified
Manufacture of Radio, Television and Communication Equipment and Apparatus
Manufacture of electronic valves and tubes and other electronic components
Manufacture of electronic valves and tubes and other electronic components
Manufacture of television and radio transmitters and apparatus for line telephony and line telegraphy
Manufacture of television and radio transmitters and apparatus for line telephony and line telegraphy
Manufacture of telegraph and telephone apparatus and equipment
Manufacture of radio and electronic capital goods
Manufacture of television and radio receivers, sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus
and associated goods
Manufacture of television and radio receivers, sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus
and associated goods
Manufacture of Medical, Precision and Optical Instruments, Watches and Clocks
Manufacture of medical and surgical equipment and orthopaedic appliances
Manufacture of medical and surgical equipment and orthopaedic appliances
Manufacture of instruments and appliances for measuring, checking, testing, navigating and other
purposes, except industrial process control equipment
Manufacture of instruments and appliances for measuring, checking, testing, navigating and other
purposes, except industrial process control equipment
Manufacture of electronic instruments and appliances for measuring, checking, testing, navigating
and other purposes, except industrial process control equipment
Manufacture of non-electronic instruments and appliances for measuring, checking, testing,
navigating and other purposes, except industrial process control equipment
Manufacture of industrial process control equipment
Manufacture of industrial process control equipment
Manufacture of electronic industrial process control equipment
Manufacture of non-electronic industrial process control equipment
Manufacture of optical instruments and photographic equipment
Manufacture of optical instruments and photographic equipment
Manufacture of spectacles and unmounted lenses
Manufacture of optical precision instruments
Manufacture of photographic and cinematographic equipment
Manufacture of watches and clocks
Manufacture of watches and clocks
Manufacture of Transport Equipment
Manufacture of Motor Vehicles, Trailers and Semi-trailers
Manufacture of motor vehicles
Manufacture of motor vehicles
Manufacture of bodies (coachwork) for motor vehicles; manufacture of trailers and semi-trailers
Manufacture of bodies (coachwork) for motor vehicles; manufacture of trailers and semi-trailers
Manufacture of bodies (coachwork) for motor vehicles (except caravans)
Manufacture of trailers and semi-trailers
Manufacture of caravans
Manufacture of parts and accessories for motor vehicles and their engines
Manufacture of parts and accessories for motor vehicles and their engines
Manufacture of Other Transport Equipment
Building and repairing of ships and boats
Building and repairing of ships
Building and repairing of pleasure and sporting boats
Manufacture of railway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock
Manufacture of railway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock
Manufacture of aircraft and spacecraft
Manufacture of aircraft and spacecraft
Manufacture of motorcycles and bicycles
Manufacture of motorcycles
Manufacture of bicycles
Manufacture of invalid carriages
Manufacture of other transport equipment not elsewhere classified
Manufacture of other transport equipment not elsewhere classified
Manufacturing Not Elsewhere Classified
Manufacture of Furniture; Manufacturing Not Elsewhere Classified
Manufacture of furniture
Manufacture of chairs and seats
Manufacture of other office and shop furniture
Manufacture of other kitchen furniture
Manufacture of other furniture
Manufacture of mattresses
Manufacture of jewellery and related articles
Striking of coins
Manufacture of jewellery and related articles not elsewhere classified
Manufacture of musical instruments
Manufacture of musical instruments
Manufacture of sports goods
Manufacture of sports goods
Manufacture of games and toys
Manufacture of games and toys
Manufacture of professional and arcade games and toys
Manufacture of other games and toys not elsewhere classified
Miscellaneous manufacturing not elsewhere classified
Manufacture of imitation jewellery
Manufacture of brooms and brushes
Other manufacturing not elsewhere classified
Manufacture of miscellaneous stationers' goods
Other manufacturing not elsewhere classified
Recycling
Recycling of metal waste and scrap
Recycling of metal waste and scrap
Recycling of non-metal waste and scrap
Recycling of non-metal waste and scrap

Electricity, Gas and Water Supply
Electricity, Gas, Steam and Hot Water Supply
Production and distribution of electricity
Production of electricity
Transmission of electricity
Distribution and trade in electricity
Manufacture of gas; distribution of gaseous fuels through mains
Manufacture of gas
Distribution and trade of gaseous fuels through mains
Steam and hot water supply
Steam and hot water supply
Collection, Purification and Distribution of Water
Collection, purification and distribution of water
Collection, purification and distribution of water

Construction
Site preparation
Demolition and wrecking of buildings; earth moving
Test drilling and boring
Building of complete constructions or parts thereof; civil engineering
General construction of buildings and civil engineering works
Construction of commercial buildings
Construction of domestic buildings
Construction of civil engineering constructions
Erection of roof covering and frames
Construction of motorways, roads, railways, airfields and sports facilities
Construction of water projects
Other construction work involving special trades
Building installation
Installation of electrical wiring and fittings
Insulation work activities
Plumbing
Other building installation
Building completion
Plastering
Joinery installation
Floor or wall covering
Painting and glazing
Other building completion
Renting of construction or demolition equipment with operator
Renting of construction or demolition equipment with operator

Wholesale and Retail Trade; Repair of Motor Vehicles, Motorcycles and Personal and Household Goods
Sale, Maintenance and Repair of Motor Vehicles and Motorcycles; Retail Sale of Automotive Fuel
Sale of motor vehicles
Sale of motor vehicles
Sale of new motor vehicles
Sale of used motor vehicles
Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles
Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles
Sale of motor vehicle parts and accessories
Sale of motor vehicle parts and accessories
Sale, maintenance and repair of motorcycles and related parts and accessories
Sale, maintenance and repair of motorcycles and related parts and accessories
Retail sale of automotive fuel
Retail sale of automotive fuel
Wholesale Trade and Commission Trade, Except of Motor Vehicles and Motorcycles
Wholesale on a fee or contract basis
Agents involved in the sale of agricultural raw materials, live animals, textile raw materials and
semi-finished goods
Agents involved in the sale of fuels, ores, metals and industrial chemicals
Agents involved in the sale of timber and building materials
Agents involved in the sale of machinery, industrial equipment, ships and aircraft
Agents involved in the sale of furniture, household goods, hardware and ironmongery
Agents involved in the sale of textiles, clothing, footwear and leather goods
Agents involved in the sale of food, beverages and tobacco
Agents specialising in the sale of particular products or ranges of products not elsewhere classified
Agents involved in the sale of a variety of goods
Wholesale of agricultural raw materials and live animals
Wholesale of grain, seeds and animal feeds
Wholesale of flowers and plants
Wholesale of live animals
Wholesale of hides, skins and leather
Wholesale of fur skins
Wholesale of hides, skins and leather not elsewhere classified
Wholesale of unmanufactured tobacco
Wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco
Wholesale of fruit and vegetables
Wholesale of meat and meat products
Wholesale of dairy produce, eggs and edible oils and fats
Wholesale of dairy produce
Wholesale of eggs
Wholesale of edible oils and fats
Wholesale of alcoholic and other beverages
Wholesale of fruit and vegetable juices, mineral waters and soft drinks
Wholesale of wine, beer, spirits and other alcoholic beverages
Wholesale of tobacco products
Wholesale of sugar and chocolate and sugar confectionery
Wholesale of coffee, tea, cocoa and spices
Wholesale of other food including fish, crustaceans and molluscs
Non-specialised wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco
Wholesale of household goods
Wholesale of textiles
Wholesale of clothing and footwear
Wholesale of adults' fur and leather clothing
Wholesale of children's and infants' clothing
Wholesale of footwear
Wholesale of clothing not elsewhere classified
Wholesale of electrical household appliances and radio and television goods
Wholesale of gramophone records, audio tapes, compact discs and video tapes and of the
equipment on which these are played
Wholesale of radio and television goods; wholesale of electrical household appliances not
elsewhere classified
Wholesale of china and glassware, wallpaper and cleaning materials
Wholesale of perfume and cosmetics
Wholesale of pharmaceutical goods
Wholesale of other household goods
Wholesale of furniture
Wholesale of jewellery
Wholesale of imitation jewellery
Wholesale of musical instruments
Wholesale of photographic goods
Wholesale of toys and games
Wholesale of travel and fancy goods
Wholesale of other household goods not elsewhere classified
Wholesale of non-agricultural intermediate products, waste and scrap
Wholesale of solid, liquid and gaseous fuels and related products
Wholesale of petroleum and petroleum products
Wholesale of other fuels and related products
Wholesale of metals and ores
Wholesale of wood, construction materials and sanitary equipment
Wholesale of hardware, plumbing and heating equipment and supplies
Wholesale of chemical products
Wholesale of other intermediate products
Wholesale of waste and scrap
Wholesale of machinery, equipment and supplies
Wholesale of machine tools
Wholesale of mining, construction and civil engineering machinery
Wholesale of machinery for the textile industry, and of sewing and knitting machines
Wholesale of computers, computer peripheral equipment and software
Wholesale of other office machinery and equipment
Wholesale of other electronic parts and equipment
Wholesale of other machinery for use in industry, trade and navigation
Wholesale of agricultural machinery and accessories and implements, including tractors
Other wholesale
Other wholesale
Retail Trade, Except of Motor Vehicles and Motorcycles; Repair of Personal and Household Goods
Retail sale in non-specialised stores
Retail sale in non-specialised stores with food, beverages or tobacco predominating
Retail sale by confectioners, tobacconists and newsagents (CTNs)
Retail sale in non-specialised stores (excluding CTNs) holding an alcohol licence with food, beverages
or tobacco predominating
Retail sale in non-specialised stores (excluding CTNs) not holding an alcohol licence with food,
beverages or tobacco predominating
Other retail sale in non-specialised stores
Retail sale of food, beverages and tobacco in specialised stores
Retail sale of fruit and vegetables
Retail sale of meat and meat products
Retail sale of fish, crustaceans and molluscs
Retail sale of bread, cakes, flour confectionery and sugar confectionery
Retail sale of alcoholic and other beverages
Retail sale of tobacco products
Other retail sale of food, beverages and tobacco in specialised stores
Retail sale of pharmaceutical and medical goods, cosmetic and toilet articles
Dispensing chemists
Retail sale of medical and orthopaedic goods
Retail sale of hearing aids
Retail sale of medical and orthopaedic goods not elsewhere classified
Retail sale of cosmetic and toilet articles
Other retail sale of new goods in specialised stores
Retail sale of textiles
Retail sale of clothing
Retail sale of adults' fur and leather clothing
Retail sale of children's and infants' clothing
Retail sale of other women's clothing
Retail sale of other men's clothing
Retail sale of footwear and leather goods
Retail sale of footwear
Retail sale of leather goods
Retail sale of furniture, lighting equipment and household articles not elsewhere classified
Retail sale of electrical household appliances and radio and television goods
Retail sale of hardware, paints and glass
Retail sale of books, newspapers and stationery
Other retail sale in specialised stores
Retail sale of floor coverings
Retail sale of photographic, optical and precision equipment, office supplies and equipment
(including computers, etc)
Retail sale of jewellery, clocks and watches
Retail sale of sports goods, games and toys, stamps and coins
Retail sale in commercial art galleries
Retail sale by opticians
Retail sale of mobile telephones
Other retail sale in specialised stores not elsewhere classified
Retail sale of second-hand goods in stores
Retail sale of second-hand goods in stores
Retail sale of antiques, including antique books in stores
Retail sale of other second-hand goods in stores
Retail sale not in stores
Retail sale via mail order house
Retail sale via stalls and markets
Other non-store retail sale
Repair of personal and household goods
Repair of boots, shoes and other articles of leather
Repair of electrical household goods
Repair of watches, clocks and jewellery
Repair not elsewhere classified

Hotels and Restaurants
Hotels
Hotels and motels, with restaurant (licensed)
Hotels and motels, with restaurant (unlicensed)
Hotels and motels without restaurant
Camping sites and other provision of short-stay accommodation
Youth hostels and mountain refuges
Camping sites, including caravan sites
Other provision of lodgings not elsewhere classified
Holiday centres and holiday villages
Other self-catering holiday accommodation
Other tourist or short-stay accommodation
Restaurants
Licensed restaurants
Unlicensed restaurants and cafes
Take-away food shops
Take-away food mobile stands
Bars
Licensed clubs
Independent public houses and bars
Tenanted public houses and bars
Managed public houses and bars
Canteens and catering
Canteens
Catering

Transport, Storage and Communication
Land Transport; Transport Via Pipelines
Transport via railways
Transport via railways
Inter-city services
Other transport via railways
Other land transport
Other scheduled passenger land transport
Inter-city coach services
Urban and suburban passenger transportation by underground, metro and similar systems
Other scheduled passenger land transport not elsewhere classified
Taxi operation
Other passenger land transport
Renting of buses and coaches
Other passenger land transport not elsewhere classified
Freight transport by road
Furniture removal activities
Freight transport by road not elsewhere classified
Transport via pipelines
Transport via pipelines
Water Transport
Sea and coastal water transport
Sea and coastal water transport
Passenger sea and coastal water transport
Freight sea and coastal water transport
Inland water transport
Inland water transport
Passenger inland water transport
Other inland water transport
Air Transport
Scheduled air transport
Scheduled air transport
Scheduled passenger air transport
Other scheduled air transport
Non-scheduled air transport
Non-scheduled air transport
Non-scheduled passenger air transport
Other non-scheduled air transport
Space transport
Space transport
Supporting And Auxiliary Transport Activities; Activities Of Travel Agencies
Cargo handling and storage
Cargo handling
Storage and warehousing
Storage of frozen and refrigerated goods
Storage of liquids or gases
Storage of grain
Other storage and warehousing not elsewhere classified
Other supporting transport activities
Other supporting land transport activities
Other supporting water transport activities
Other supporting air transport activities
Activities of travel agencies and tour operators; tourist assistance activities not elsewhere classified
Activities of travel agencies and tour operators; tourist assistance activities not elsewhere classified
Activities of travel agencies
Activities of travel organisers
Activities of tour guides
Other tourist assistance activities not elsewhere classified
Activities of other transport agencies
Activities of other transport agencies
Post and Telecommunications
Post and courier activities
National post activities
Courier activities other than national post activities
Telecommunications
Telecommunications

Financial Intermediation
Financial Intermediation, Except Insurance and Pension Funding
Monetary intermediation
Central banking
Other monetary intermediation
Banks
Building societies
Other financial intermediation
Financial leasing
Other credit granting
Credit granting by non-deposit taking finance houses and other specialist consumer credit grantors
Factoring
Activities of mortgage finance companies
Other credit granting not elsewhere classified
Other financial intermediation not elsewhere classified
Activities of investment trusts
Activities of unit trusts
Security dealing on own account
Activities of bank holding companies
Activities of venture and development capital companies
Activities of open-ended investment companies
Activities of property unit trusts
Financial intermediation not elsewhere classified
Insurance and Pension Funding, Except Compulsory Social Security
Insurance and pension funding, except compulsory social security
Life insurance
Life insurance
Life re-insurance
Pension funding
Non-life insurance
Non-life insurance
Non-life re-insurance
Activities Auxiliary to Financial Intermediation
Activities auxiliary to financial intermediation, except insurance and pension funding
Administration of financial markets
Security broking and fund management
Fund management activities
Security broking and related activities
Activities auxiliary to financial intermediation not elsewhere classified
Activities auxiliary to insurance and pension funding
Activities auxiliary to insurance and pension funding

Real Estate, Renting and Business Activities
Real Estate Activities
Real estate activities with own property
Development and selling of real estate
Buying and selling of own real estate
Letting of own property
Letting of own property
Letting of conference and exhibition centres
Other letting of own property
Real estate activities on a fee or contract basis
Real estate agencies
Management of real estate on a fee or contract basis
Renting of Machinery and Equipment Without Operator and of Personal and Household Goods
Renting of automobiles
Renting of automobiles
Renting of other transport equipment
Renting of other land transport equipment
Renting of passenger land transport equipment
Renting of other land transport equipment
Renting of water transport equipment
Renting of passenger water transport equipment
Renting of other water transport equipment
Renting of air transport equipment
Renting of passenger air transport equipment
Renting of other air transport equipment
Renting of other machinery and equipment
Renting of agricultural machinery and equipment
Renting of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment
Renting of office machinery and equipment including computers
Renting of other machinery and equipment not elsewhere classified
Renting of personal and household goods not elsewhere classified
Renting of personal and household goods not elsewhere classified
Renting of sporting and recreational equipment
Renting of radios, televisions, video recorders and DVD players
Renting of records and other pre-recorded media
Renting of video tapes and DVDs
Renting of other personal and household goods not elsewhere classified
Computer and Related Activities
Hardware consultancy
Hardware consultancy
Software consultancy and supply
Publishing of software
Other software consultancy and supply
Data processing
Database activities
Database activities
Maintenance and repair of office, accounting and computing machinery
Maintenance and repair of office, accounting and computing machinery
Other computer related activities
Other computer related activities
Research and Development
Research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering
Research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering
Research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities
Research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities
Other Business Activities
Legal, accounting, book-keeping and auditing activities; tax consultancy; market research and
public opinion polling; business and management consultancy; holdings
Legal activities
Activities of patent and copyright agents
Barristers at law
Solicitors
Other legal activities not elsewhere classified
Accounting, book-keeping and auditing activities; tax consultancy
Accounting and auditing activities
Book-keeping activities
Tax consultancy
Market research and public opinion polling
Business and management consultancy activities
Public Relations activities
Financial management
General management consultancy activities
Business and management consultancy activities not elsewhere classified
Management activities of holding companies
Management activities of wholesale holding companies
Management activities of transport holding companies
Management activities of construction holding companies
Management activities of catering holding companies
Management activities of motor trades holding companies
Management activities of service trades holding companies
Management activities of retail holding companies
Management activities of production holding companies
Management activities of other non-financial holding companies not elsewhere classified
Architectural and engineering activities and related technical consultancy
Architectural and engineering activities and related technical consultancy
Architectural activities
Urban planning and landscape architectural activities
Quantity surveying activities
Engineering consultative and design activities
Engineering design activities for industrial process and production
Engineering related scientific and technical consulting activities
Other engineering activities
Technical testing and analysis
Technical testing and analysis
Advertising
Advertising
Sale or leasing activities of advertising space or time
Planning, creation and placement of advertising activities
Advertising activities not elsewhere classified
Labour recruitment and provision of personnel
Labour recruitment and provision of personnel
Investigation and security activities
Investigation and security activities
Investigation activities
Security and related activities
Industrial cleaning
Industrial cleaning
Traditional cleaning activities
Window cleaning services
Disinfecting and exterminating services
Specialised cleaning services
Furnace and chimney cleaning services
Cleaning activities not elsewhere classified
Miscellaneous business activities not elsewhere classified
Photographic activities
Portrait photographic activities
Other specialist photography
Film processing
Photographic activities not elsewhere classified
Packaging activities
Secretarial and translation activities
Call centre activities
Other business activities not elsewhere classified
Credit reporting and collection agency activities
Speciality design activities
Activities of exhibition and fair organisers
Activities of conference organisers
Other business activities not elsewhere classified

Public Administration and Defence; Compulsory Social Security
Administration of the State and the economic and social policy of the community
General (overall) public service activities
Regulation of the activities of agencies that provide health care, education, cultural services and
other social services excluding social security
Regulation of and contribution to more efficient operation of business
Supporting service activities for the government as a whole
Provision of services to the community as a whole
Foreign affairs
Defence activities
Justice and judicial activities
Public security, law and order activities
Fire service activities
Compulsory social security activities

Education
Primary education
Primary education
Secondary education
General secondary education
Technical and vocational secondary education
Higher education
Higher education
Sub-degree level higher education
First-degree level higher education
Post-graduate level higher education
Adult and other education
Driving school activities
Adult and other education not elsewhere classified
Activities of private training providers
Other adult and other education not elsewhere classified

Health and Social Work
Human health activities
Hospital activities
Public sector hospital activities, including NHS Trusts
Private sector hospital activities
Medical nursing home activities
Medical practice activities
Dental practice activities
Other human health activities
Veterinary activities
Veterinary activities
Social work activities
Social work activities with accommodation
Charitable social work activities with accommodation
Non-charitable social work activities with accommodation
Social work activities without accommodation
Charitable social work activities without accommodation
Non-charitable social work activities without accommodation

Other Community, Social and Personal Service Activities
Sewage and Refuse Disposal, Sanitation and Similar Activities
Sewage and refuse disposal, sanitation and similar activities
Collection and treatment of sewage
Collection and treatment of other waste
Sanitation, remediation and similar activities
Activities of Membership Organisations Not Elsewhere Classified
Activities of business, employers and professional organisations
Activities of business and employers organisations
Activities of professional organisations
Activities of trade unions
Activities of trade unions
Activities of other membership organisations
Activities of religious organisations
Activities of political organisations
Activities of other membership organisations not elsewhere classified
Recreational, Cultural and Sporting Activities
Motion picture and video activities
Motion picture and video production
Motion picture production on film or video
Other motion picture and video production activities
Motion picture and video distribution
Motion picture projection
Radio and television activities
Radio and television activities
Radio activities
Television activities
Other entertainment activities
Artistic and literary creation and interpretation
Live theatrical presentation
Other artistic and literary creation and interpretation
Operation of arts facilities
Fair and amusement park activities
Other entertainment activities not elsewhere classified
Dance halls and dance instructor services
Other entertainment activities not elsewhere classified
News agency activities
News agency activities
Library, archives, museums and other cultural activities
Library and archive activities
Museum activities and preservation of historical sites and buildings
Museum activities
Preservation of historical sites and buildings
Botanical and zoological gardens and nature reserve activities
Sporting activities
Operation of sports arenas and stadiums
Operation of ice rinks and roller skating rinks
Operation of other sports arenas and stadiums not elsewhere classified
Other sporting activities
Activities of racehorse owners
Other sporting activities not elsewhere classified
Other recreational activities
Gambling and betting activities
Other recreational activities not elsewhere classified
Motion picture, television and other theatrical casting
Other recreational activities not elsewhere classified
Other Service Activities
Washing and dry cleaning of textile and fur products
Hairdressing and other beauty treatment
Funeral and related activities
Physical well-being activities
Other service activities not elsewhere classified
Operation of coin-operated photographic machines
Other service activities not elsewhere classified

Private Households Employing Staff and Undifferentiated Production Activities of Households for Own Use
Activities of Households as Employers of Domestic Staff
Activities of households as employers of domestic staff
Activities of households as employers of domestic staff
Undifferentiated Goods Producing Activities of Private Households for Own Use
Undifferentiated goods producing activities of private households for own use
Undifferentiated goods producing activities of private households for own use
Undifferentiated Services Producing Activities of Private Households for Own Use
Undifferentiated services producing activities of private households for own use
Undifferentiated services producing activities of private households for own use

Extra-territorial Organisation and Bodies
Extra-territorial organisations and bodies