How many manufacturing companies are there in United Kingdom?

InfobelPRO lists 341,827 manufacturing companies registered in United Kingdom, classified under NACE 24 activity codes, sourced from Companies House. The directory covers all registered entities in scope, not a sampled subset.

Which regions of United Kingdom have the most manufacturing companies?

London holds the largest share with 16% of United Kingdom's manufacturing companies, followed by Manchester, Greater Manchester (4%) and Essex (2%). The region chart above shows the full distribution.

What NACE codes cover manufacturing companies in United Kingdom?

Manufacturing companies in United Kingdom are classified under NACE 24 activity codes — 184 sub-sector codes appear in this segment. Each record can carry up to six NACE Rev. 2 activity codes, plus a US SIC code and the national activity code.

How is the data sourced and how current is it?

Core firmographics come directly from Companies House and are refreshed daily — new incorporations, address changes and status updates flow through within 24 hours of publication. Revenue and employee figures track annual report filings and carry an Actual-or-Modeled reliability flag.

Is the data GDPR-compliant?

Yes. InfobelPRO combines registry-sourced firmographics with licensed contact data, processed under GDPR Article 6(1)(f) — legitimate interest and ICO guidance. Individual opt-outs are honoured and compliance documentation is available on request.

Manufacturing companies in United Kingdom

Q: What are the largest manufacturing companies in United Kingdom?

By the revenue shown in the directory above, the largest manufacturing companies in United Kingdom include ASTRAZENECA PLC ($54.1B), TOYOTA MOTOR EUROPE ($41.7B) and BAE SYSTEMS PLC ($33.4B). Sort the Revenue column or filter by sub-sector, size and region to explore the full ranking.

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Largest manufacturing companies in United Kingdom (2026)

The largest manufacturing companies in United Kingdom by revenue are ASTRAZENECA PLC ($54.1B), TOYOTA MOTOR EUROPE ($41.7B) and BAE SYSTEMS PLC ($33.4B). The directory below ranks them — sort any column, or filter by sub-sector, company size and region.

Last updated June 2026.

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Manufacture of medical and dental instruments and supplies(6,844)Manufacture of other electrical equipment(6,478)Manufacture of plastics and rubber machinery(5,601)Manufacture of other parts and accessories for motor vehicles(4,901)Manufacture of electronic components(3,944)Manufacture of sports goods(3,735)Manufacture of refined petroleum products(3,679)Manufacture of other chemical products n.e.c.(3,551)Manufacture of motor vehicles(3,090)Building of ships and floating structures(2,979)Manufacture of cocoa, chocolate and sugar confectionery(2,109)Manufacture of soft drinks; production of mineral waters and other bottled waters(2,050)Manufacture of computers and peripheral equipment(1,980)Manufacture of pharmaceutical preparations(1,779)Manufacture of basic iron and steel and of ferro-alloys(1,763)Manufacture of corrugated paper and paperboard and of containers of paper and paperboard(1,708)Manufacture of paints, varnishes and similar coatings, printing ink and mastics(1,591)Manufacture of electric motors, generators and transformers(1,478)Manufacture of air and spacecraft and related machinery(1,474)Operation of dairies and cheese making(1,200)Manufacture of electric domestic appliances(987)Precious metals production(964)Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products n.e.c.(955)Manufacture of household and sanitary goods and of toilet requisites(689)Manufacture of machinery for mining, quarrying and construction(472)Manufacture of veneer sheets and wood-based panels(396)Manufacture of tobacco products(185)Other manufacturing n.e.c.(25,368)Manufacture of other furniture(24,133)Sawmilling and planing of wood(21,482)Other printing(19,764)Manufacture of other fabricated metal products n.e.c.(17,729)Manufacture of other food products n.e.c.(12,072)Manufacture of other wearing apparel and accessories(9,682)Manufacture of jewellery and related articles(9,537)Manufacture of builders’ ware of plastic(9,051)Manufacture of bread; manufacture of fresh pastry goods and cakes(9,009)Manufacture of doors and windows of metal(6,981)Manufacture of metal structures and parts of structures(6,823)Manufacture of instruments and appliances for measuring, testing and navigation(6,664)Manufacture of other general-purpose machinery n.e.c.(6,354)Forging, pressing, stamping and roll-forming of metal; powder metallurgy(6,353)Manufacture of beer(5,996)Manufacture of locks and hinges(5,464)Manufacture of other outerwear(5,305)Manufacture of perfumes and toilet preparations(4,695)Manufacture of other textiles n.e.c.(4,645)Production of meat and poultry meat products(4,178)Finishing of textiles(3,684)Manufacture of made-up textile articles, except apparel(3,542)Manufacture of other products of wood; manufacture of articles of cork, straw and plaiting materials(3,392)Processing of tea and coffee(3,201)Treatment and coating of metals(3,143)Pre-press and pre-media services(3,016)Manufacture of office and shop furniture(2,993)Manufacture of other articles of paper and paperboard(2,917)Manufacture of tools(2,884)Other processing and preserving of fruit and vegetables(2,831)Cutting, shaping and finishing of stone(2,751)Manufacture of games and toys(2,681)Manufacture of lifting and handling equipment(2,660)Manufacture of electric lighting equipment(2,504)Manufacture of luggage, handbags and the like, saddlery and harness(2,492)Distilling, rectifying and blending of spirits(2,466)Manufacture of consumer electronics(2,423)Manufacture of paper stationery(2,382)Manufacture of prepared feeds for farm animals(2,261)Manufacture of transport equipment n.e.c.(2,251)Manufacture of ceramic household and ornamental articles(2,247)Manufacture of other articles of concrete, plaster and cement(2,180)Building of pleasure and sporting boats(2,003)Reproduction of recorded media(1,961)Manufacture of musical instruments(1,849)Manufacture of soap and detergents, cleaning and polishing preparations(1,776)Manufacture of electricity distribution and control apparatus(1,617)Manufacture of non-domestic cooling and ventilation equipment(1,614)Manufacture of communication equipment(1,598)Manufacture of agricultural and forestry machinery(1,536)Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products(1,483)Manufacture of other pumps and compressors(1,459)Manufacture of wine from grape(1,436)Manufacture of other transport equipment n.e.c.(1,418)Manufacture and processing of other glass, including technical glassware(1,363)Manufacture of other rubber products(1,329)Manufacture of underwear(1,315)Manufacture of refractory products(1,305)Manufacture of machinery for food, beverage and tobacco processing(1,213)Manufacture of ready-mixed concrete(1,130)Manufacture of ice cream(1,124)Processing and preserving of fish, crustaceans and molluscs(1,117)Manufacture of prepared pet foods(1,096)Manufacture of tubes, pipes, hollow profiles and related fittings, of steel(1,096)Manufacture of rusks and biscuits; manufacture of preserved pastry goods and cakes(1,064)Manufacture of workwear(1,064)Manufacture of footwear(1,052)Manufacture of optical instruments and photographic equipment(1,025)Manufacture of wiring devices(1,022)Manufacture of fertilisers and nitrogen compounds(999)Manufacture of steam generators, except central heating hot water boilers(988)Manufacture of fasteners and screw machine products(962)Manufacture of knitted and crocheted fabrics(950)Manufacture of engines and turbines, except aircraft, vehicle and cycle engines(941)Manufacture of metal forming machinery(907)Manufacture of other taps and valves(848)Manufacture of wooden containers(793)Manufacture of rubber tyres and tubes; retreading and rebuilding of rubber tyres(786)Manufacture of leather clothes(782)Aluminium production(776)Manufacture of carpets and rugs(768)Manufacture of plastics in primary forms(759)Manufacture of other builders' carpentry and joinery(754)Manufacture of other tanks, reservoirs and containers of metal(729)Manufacture of electrical and electronic equipment for motor vehicles(729)Manufacture of weapons and ammunition(702)Binding and related services(692)Manufacture of paper and paperboard(683)Manufacture of wire products, chain and springs(683)Manufacture of bricks, tiles and construction products, in baked clay(650)Manufacture of bearings, gears, gearing and driving elements(642)Manufacture of watches and clocks(635)Manufacture of mattresses(628)Manufacture of power-driven hand tools(616)Manufacture of pesticides and other agrochemical products(597)Shaping and processing of flat glass(583)Manufacture of other inorganic basic chemicals(569)Manufacture of office machinery and equipment (except computers and peripheral equipment)(568)Casting of steel(562)Manufacture of imitation jewellery and related articles(562)Manufacture of bodies (coachwork) for motor vehicles; manufacture of trailers and semi-trailers(554)Manufacture of railway locomotives and rolling stock(512)Manufacture of glues(498)Manufacture of other organic basic chemicals(476)Manufacture of batteries and accumulators(445)Manufacture of ovens, furnaces and furnace burners(428)Manufacture of homogenised food preparations and dietetic food(403)Manufacture of margarine and similar edible fats(376)Manufacture of electronic components and boards(375)Manufacture of industrial gases(352)Manufacture of grain mill products(329)Manufacture of light metal packaging(328)Manufacture of malt(324)Manufacture of central heating radiators and boilers(318)Manufacture of machinery for textile, apparel and leather production(285)Manufacture of machinery for metallurgy(284)Preparation and spinning of textile fibres(279)Manufacture of plaster products for construction purposes(258)Manufacture of cement(257)Manufacture of ceramic tiles and flags(256)Casting of iron(244)Manufacture of cordage, rope, twine and netting(239)Manufacture of flat glass(230)Processing and preserving of poultry meat(211)Casting of other non-ferrous metals(185)Manufacture of dyes and pigments(181)Manufacture of non-wovens and articles made from non-wovens, except apparel(180)Tanning and dressing of leather; dressing and dyeing of fur(173)Cold forming or folding(168)Manufacture of cutlery(165)Manufacture of knitted and crocheted hosiery(162)Production of abrasive products(127)Manufacture of hollow glass(124)Manufacture of ceramic sanitary fixtures(124)Manufacture of assembled parquet floors(113)Manufacture of brooms and brushes(108)Manufacture of man-made fibres(103)Manufacture of wiring and wiring devices(91)Processing and preserving of potatoes(86)Manufacture of machinery for paper and paperboard production(83)Manufacture of steel drums and similar containers(81)Copper production(76)Manufacture of ceramic insulators and insulating fittings(75)Manufacture of macaroni, noodles, couscous and similar farinaceous products(73)Manufacture of sugar(66)Manufacture of lime and plaster(64)Manufacture of synthetic rubber in primary forms(59)Manufacture of pulp(53)Manufacture of magnetic and optical media(47)Manufacture of articles of fur(45)Manufacture of explosives(45)Cold drawing of wire(45)Manufacture of starches and starch products(37)Manufacture of kitchen furniture(15)Manufacture of other knitted and crocheted apparel(3)Manufacture of other special-purpose machinery n.e.c.(2)

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Manufacture of pharmaceutical preparations	Trumpington	FRANCIS CRICK AVENUE 1	92,900	$54.1B	1999	02723534	Corporation	474
Manufacture of motor vehicles	Derby	BURNASTON	2,724	$41.7B	1991	FC016063	Foreign company	3,280
Manufacture of air and spacecraft and related machinery	Queen's Park	Carlton Gardens 6	97	$33.4B	1979	01470151	Corporation	399
Manufacture of other chemical products n.e.c.	Saint Johns	Church Street 43	65,815	$33B	2022	FC039973	Foreign company	4,119
Manufacture of motor vehicles	Whitley Village	Abbey Road	35,172	$31.9B	1982	01672070	Corporation	870
Manufacture of electronic components	Elstree	CENTENNIAL PARK 220	202	$31.3B	1897	FC039191	Foreign company	1,037
Manufacture of air and spacecraft and related machinery	London	Kings Place	42,600	$28B	1884	01003142	Corporation	367
Manufacture of refined petroleum products	Monument-Aldgate-Fenchurch Street-Tower Hill	ALDERSGATE STREET 200	959	$23.3B	1954	00529086	Corporation	668
Manufacture of soft drinks; production of mineral waters and other bottled waters	Uxbridge	Bakers Road	41,300	$21.6B	2015	09717350	Corporation	380
Manufacture of motor vehicles	Langdon Hills	Arterial Road	5,687	$19.8B	1911	00235446	Corporation	772
Manufacture of household and sanitary goods and of toilet requisites	Slough	Bath Road 105	36,200	$18.8B	1840	06270876	Corporation	519
Manufacture of electric motors, generators and transformers	Windsor	Maidenhead Road	6,970	$18.4B	1995	03078711	Corporation	235
Manufacture of refined petroleum products	Holborn-Strand-Covent Garden	Old Bond Street 22	4	$17.2B	1999	FC022220	Foreign company	260
Precious metals production	Monument-Aldgate-Fenchurch Street-Tower Hill	Gresham Street 2	10,644	$14.8B	1891	00033774	Corporation	153
Manufacture of pharmaceutical preparations	Weybridge	FIRST FLOOR 5	24,000	$14.6B	1715	13691224	Corporation	204
Manufacture of paints, varnishes and similar coatings, printing ink and mastics	Cwmbran	PONTRHYDYRUN 7	9	$14B	1995	FC018866	Foreign company	325
Manufacture of basic iron and steel and of ferro-alloys	Holborn-Strand-Covent Garden	Portman Street 2	51,961	$13.5B	2011	07784342	Corporation	7
Manufacture of sports goods	Hampstead	Handyside Street 4	9,489	$13.3B	1996	FC019114	Foreign company	424
Manufacture of refined petroleum products	Canary Wharf	Canada Square 1	635	$13B	2011	08566216	Corporation	288
Manufacture of plastics and rubber machinery	Monument-Aldgate-Fenchurch Street-Tower Hill	Noble Street 3	6,515	$11.1B	1980	FC010509	Foreign company	236
Manufacture of refined petroleum products	Monument-Aldgate-Fenchurch Street-Tower Hill	Finsbury Circus 16	6	$11B	2008	FC028687	Foreign company	128
Manufacture of refined petroleum products	Birmingham	Colmore Circu 20	1,514	$10.2B	1990	04112423	Corporation	165
Manufacture of refined petroleum products	Ellesmere Port	STANLOW MANUFACTURING COMPLEX	1,216	$10.2B	1969	07071400	Corporation	14
Manufacture of refined petroleum products	Sunbury-on-Thames	Chertsey Road	181	$9.6B	1967	00908982	Corporation	5,288
Manufacture of motor vehicles	North Hylton	WASHINGTON ROAD	6,703	$8.4B	1984	01806912	Corporation	2,071

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Data coverage

What data is available on manufacturing companies in United Kingdom

United Kingdom business database

Firmographics

Legal name, registered address, NACE sub-sector, legal form, founding year and website. Every record is keyed to its Companies House Number — the stable Companies House identifier that survives name changes and rebrands, making it the most reliable CRM deduplication key for United Kingdom data.

Points of interest

Each company is geocoded to GPS coordinates covering its registered seat and operating locations across United Kingdom, with a precision level on every point — useful for territory planning and proximity targeting.

Tax IDs

Records carry the Companies House Number and, where applicable, the VAT registration number, with a flag for when the two coincide. These are the cleanest match keys for enriching lists and cross-referencing against the national tax authority and your CRM.

Group structure

InfobelPRO resolves the corporate hierarchy — parent, subsidiaries and the size of the worldwide corporate family — so sales and compliance teams can see who controls an entity before engaging or onboarding it.

Financials

Annual revenue in local currency, EUR and USD, employee headcount and founding year, with multi-year history where filed. Figures are sourced from Companies House filings and carry an Actual-or-Modeled reliability flag.

Data dictionary

Every attribute in the UK manufacturing companies dataset

The full field catalogue behind each record. Contact data (email, phone, executives) is part of the licensed dataset but is never displayed on this page.

Identity

companyName: Registered legal name.
businessName: Trading / commercial name where it differs from the legal name.
tradeName: Additional registered trade name.
nationalID: Companies House Number — the official Companies House company identifier.
nationalIDIsVat: Flag indicating whether the national ID doubles as the VAT number.

Location

addressStreet: Registered street address.
postCode: Postal code.
city: City / locality.
province: Region / province / county.
country: Country (ISO).
longitude / latitude: Geocoded coordinates of the location.
geoLevel: Precision level of the geocode.

Web

website: Primary corporate URL.
webDomain: Normalised root domain.
websiteStatusFlag: Live / dead / redirect status from the last crawl.
websiteCrawlDate: Date the website was last checked.

Activity

altInternationalCode01–06: Up to six NACE Rev. 2 activity codes plus labels.
internationalCode: US SIC code.
localCode: National activity code.
infobelCode: Proprietary Infobel activity code.

Size

employeesHere: Headcount at this location.
employeesTotal: Total headcount across the entity (with Actual / Modeled flag).

Financials

salesVolume: Annual revenue in local currency.
salesVolumeEuros: Annual revenue converted to EUR.
salesVolumeDollars: Annual revenue converted to USD — shown in the table.
currency: Reporting currency.
yearStarted: Year the company was founded.
financialHistory: Multi-year revenue history where filed.

Status & legal

statusCodeName: HQ, branch or single-location indicator.
legalStatusCodeDescription: Legal form (e.g. limited company / corporation).

Group structure

familyMembers: Number of entities in the worldwide corporate family.
subsidiaryIndicator: Whether the entity is a subsidiary.
parentLinkage: Link to the parent company.
domesticLinkage / globalLinkage: Domestic and global ownership links.
hierarchyCode: Position within the corporate hierarchy.

Source comparison

Companies House vs InfobelPRO

Companies House gives you legal registration data. InfobelPRO adds the commercial intelligence sales, marketing and compliance teams actually need.

Attribute	Companies HouseFree official registry	InfobelPRO
Companies House Number	Yes	Yes — on 99.9% of records
Legal name & registered address	Yes	Yes
Company status (HQ / branch)	Yes	Yes — daily sync
NACE sub-sector classification	Yes	Yes — up to 6 codes
Annual revenue (local / EUR / USD)	Filings only	Yes — multi-currency
Employee count	No	Yes
Decision-maker contacts	No	Yes — licensed
Geocoded coordinates	No	Yes
Corporate group structure	Filings only	Yes — full hierarchy
API access	No	Yes — REST API
Bulk export (CSV / JSON / Parquet)	No	Yes
Update frequency	Periodic (filings)	Daily sync

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