
Sectors & Supply Chain
The business base in the Midlands is diverse and dynamic, underpinned by technology and innovation. Sector strengths include health and life sciences, aerospace, agri-tech, automotive and transport, ceramics, heating and energy generation.

Key Statistics
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,955enterprises
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bnGVA from business, professional & financial services
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UK Catapult Centres
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%of value of UK vehicle production
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bnGVA generated by largest MedTech cluster in the UK
The mix of assets right across the Midlands’ multi-centred economy brings measurable value. The region has demonstrated strong economic resilience through periods of recession, outperforming geographies with reliance on a narrower range of sectors. Our contribution to the UK economy is material and measurable.
• The Midlands Engine was home to 404,955 enterprises in 2022.
• There are seven sectors where the Midlands Engine has a higher percentage of GVA when compared to the UK average, including advanced manufacturing and engineering (16.1% vs 9.8%), public sector including education (12.1% vs 11.5%) and retail (11.9% vs 10.6%).