UK Manufacturers List
UK Marketing Management Ltd is a multi-service marketing agency specialising in direct mail, data, and email marketing. With our tailored database of 82,022 UK manufacturing company contacts, we can cater to your specific marketing needs and budget.
82,022 UK Manufacturing Companies Contacts. Each record includes:
- Full Name of the Employee
- A Personal Business Email Address (not generic)
- Exact Job Title
- Job level (Executive, Manager, Director, VP, C-level)
- Company Name and Website Address
- Full Mailing Address with Postcode
- Organisation-level Phone & Fax Numbers
- Company Industry/ Specialty
- Company Revenue & Employee Size Indicator
Manufacturing Companies Email List Quality Promise
- 100+ credible and legitimate sources: manual research, survey and feedback forms, directories, conferences, trade fairs, industry magazine subscriptions, private email lists and so on.
- 95% deliverability guarantee
- We'll replace hard bounce emails for free, if they exceed the threshold
- Free data samples to give you insight into the quality and field layout
- GDPR-compliant data
- GDPR and CAN-SPAM Act compliant data
- Complete data ownership after the purchase
- Data is cleansed and verified by an independent third party before being sent to you
- We select sources of data that most likely to convert for you
What Does the UK Manufacturers List Consist Of?
The list consists of contacts who are responsible for various aspects of their company’s production, operations, health and safety, and supply chain policies. These contacts include C-level executives such as Owners, Partners, as well as members of the executive board and other key management positions. Additional disciplines covered include marketing and sales development, supply chain and purchasing, logistics, health and safety, quality assurance, and facilities management.
Who Should use the List of Manufacturers?
- Marketing agencies or consultants who work with clients in the manufacturing industry and need to reach out to a broad range of manufacturers to promote their services or products
- Sales teams of manufacturing equipment and machinery providers, who may need to target a specific segment of manufacturers for their product lines
- Logistics and transportation companies that provide services to the manufacturing industry and need to expand their client base.
- Software and technology providers that offer solutions to the manufacturing industry and require a list of potential customers for their software products
Why Choose the UK Manufacturers List Your Business?
The UK manufacturers list is an essential resource for any business looking to connect with decision-makers across the UK’s diverse and fast-moving manufacturing sector. By leveraging this database, UK Marketing Management Ltd helps you to:
- Promote Specialist Equipment & Services: Manufacturers are constant buyers of machinery, tools, raw materials, and support services. With this list, suppliers of industrial equipment, automation systems, or safety solutions can get their products in front of exactly the right audience.
- Support Business Growth with Logistics & Transport Services: The manufacturing sector depends on reliable logistics, warehousing, and transport solutions. This database helps logistics providers connect directly with manufacturers looking to expand their distribution networks.
- Target Manufacturers by Sector or Specialism: From engineering and electronics to textiles, food, and chemical production, the list covers all major manufacturing sectors. Segment your outreach by industry type, company size, or location to run laser-focused campaigns.
- Sell Software & Technology Solutions: If you’re offering ERP systems, manufacturing automation tools, IoT platforms, or cloud-based solutions, the UK manufacturers list allows you to target companies seeking efficiency, digital transformation, and competitive advantage.
- Increase ROI with Accurate, GDPR-Compliant Data: Skip the hassle of building contact lists manually. With verified, regularly updated data, you can launch campaigns faster, reduce bounce rates, and achieve higher engagement.
Top 10 Manufacturing Companies in the UK 2025
UK Marketing Management Ltd provides a refreshed ranking of the UK’s top manufacturing companies based on the most recent fiscal data:
- Shell plc – ~$284 bn
- BP – ~$189 bn
- HSBC – ~$62 bn
- Unilever – ~€60.8 bn
- Vodafone – ~€37.5 bn
- Associated British Foods – ~£13.9 bn
- GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) – ~$37.7 bn
- AstraZeneca – ~$45.8 bn
- BAE Systems – ~$28.7 bn
- Linde plc – ~$32.8 bn
UK Marketing Management Ltd can tailor your contacts by specific industry, company size, or geography — just let us know.
UK Manufacturers List
GDPR Compliant Database
UK Marketing Management Ltd works only with GDPR-compliant mailing, email, and telephone data that goes through stringent data protection checks. The databases are replenished with over 1.5 million verified, PECR and GDPR-compliant personal business email addresses each month. UK Marketing Management Ltd also offers compliance guidance.
UK Manufacturers List by Industry and Subcategory
There are currently 82,022 contacts on the list and it covers all manufacturing sub-sectors. Some major examples of the subsectors are listed below, however, each of these categories can be narrowed down depending on how you need to target within the industry.
Taking textiles manufacture as an example, UK Marketing Management Ltd can go deeper, navigate through 50+ sub categories and provide you with not only a list of UK carpet manufacturers, but also differentiate them in between woven carpets and tufted carpets manufacturers. Let us know what your requirements are and we will provide you with a list of matching subcategories and counts of contacts within them.
Top 12 Popular UK Manufacturing Sectors
- Manufacture of ceramic products – 358 companies, 1,422 contacts
- Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products – 3,337 companies, 13,185 contacts
- Manufacture of coke, refined petroleum products and nuclear fuel – 311 companies, 1,235 contacts
- Manufacture of man-made fibres, plastics and rubber – 851 companies, 3,350 contacts
- Manufacture of basic metals – 765 companies, 3,043 contacts
- Manufacture of fabricated metal products, instruments and machinery – 3,855 companies, 15,240 contacts
- Manufacture of food products and beverages – 2,650 companies, 10,209 contacts
- Manufacture of glass and glass products – 187 companies, 739 contacts
- Manufacture of motor vehicles, aircraft and transportation – 619 companies, 2415 contacts
- Manufacture of textiles – 655 companies, 2,582 contacts
- Manufacture of wood and wood products – 746 companies, 2,934 contacts
- Publishing, printing and reproduction of recorded media – 2,288 companies, 9,018 contacts
Examples of UK manufacturers’ lists
- Manufacture of grain mill products, starches and starch products
- Processing of tea and coffee
- Manufacture of pharmaceuticals, medicinal chemicals and botanical products
- Manufacture of rubber and plastic products
- Manufacture of cutlery, tools and general hardware
- Manufacture of domestic appliances
- Manufacture of cars, trailers and semi-trailers
- Manufacture of furniture
- Manufacture of jewellery and related article
- Crane & forklift manufacturers
- Manufacture of toys
- Pharma/Drug Manufacturers
UK Manufacturers List FAQ
How important is the UK manufacturing sector to the economy?
The UK manufacturing sector is a key contributor to the economy, with a projected value added of US$275.12 billion in 2025, growing at a CAGR of 1.38% from 2025–2029.
How many manufacturing enterprises are there in the UK?
The number of manufacturing enterprises is expected to reach 138,752 in 2025, with a CAGR of 1.59% from 2025–2029.
How many people are employed in UK manufacturing?
In 2018, around 2.55 million people were employed in the sector. However, by 2025 employment is projected to decline to 1.77 million, with a negative CAGR of -5.08% between 2025–2029.
What is the expected labour productivity in UK manufacturing?
Labour productivity is projected to reach US$155,649.62 per employee in 2025.
What are the main submarkets within UK manufacturing?
The UK manufacturing industry is diverse, with major submarkets including:
- Consumer goods (US$77.84 billion projected in 2025)
- Industrial products & services (US$29.41 billion projected in 2025)
- Machinery & equipment
