Sectors & Supply Chain

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%).