What is the official SIC code for a hardware and building supplies store in South Africa?

The official South African SIC code for a hardware and building supplies store is 47520 (Retail sale of hardware, paints and glass) under Division 47, Section G.

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Retail & Consumer Trade SIC 47520

What SIC Code Does a Hardware and building supplies store Use in South Africa?

Official South African Classification

SIC Code 47520 — Retail sale of hardware, paints and glass

In South Africa, a Hardware and building supplies store is officially classified under SIC 7 Subclass 47520 (Retail sale of hardware, paints and glass), located within Division 47 and Section G.

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Primary SIC 7

47520

Industry Sector

Retail & Consumer Trade

Official StatsSA Title

Retail sale of hardware, paints and glass

Confidence Rating

High (Stats SA SIC 7 Verified)

Economic Activity & Services Covered

Retail trade in building materials, cement, timber, hand and power tools, plumbing fittings, paints, and home improvement DIY hardware.

Why This SIC Code Applies

SIC 47520 covers retail sale of hardware, paints, and glass in specialised stores.

Exceptions & When Another SIC Code Applies

For bulk B2B wholesale distribution of raw construction materials by the truckload, use SIC 46630.

Related SIC Codes for This Business Sector

If your enterprise operates combined or adjacent commercial activities, check these related classifications:

SIC Code	Official Activity Title	Action
47520	Retail sale of hardware, paints and glass	View Details →
46630	Wholesale of construction materials, hardware, plumbing and heating equipment	View Details →
47591	Retail sale of furniture and lighting equipment	View Details →

Common Business Search Aliases & Subtypes

In South Africa, the following commercial trade terms and subtypes share this central classification:

DIY building store Tool retailer Timber and plumbing supply shop Builders merchant Paint and hardware store Builders Warehouse Build It South Africa Cashbuild Chamberlains Mica Hardware

Official Registration & Compliance Note

When registering your company with the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC), filing annual tax returns with the South African Revenue Service (SARS), or submitting Workplace Skills Plans (WSP) to your designated SETA, reference code 47520 as your primary activity code.