The East Midlands is known for its economic activities in logistics and distribution operations. Other known sectors are advanced manufacturing and life sciences.
East Midlands
Economy
Total output (GDP), 2020
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£130 billion
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GDP per head
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£26,852
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Businesses
Number of businesses, 2020
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478,771
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Annual % change in businesses, 2020
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%
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Import (2020)
- Value goods from the world: £25.2 billion
- Value goods from the Netherlands: £2.2 billion (6.3% of total UK imports)
- Main partners: Germany, China, the Netherlands
- Main products: machinery & transport equipment, manufactured articles
Export (2020)
- Value goods from the world: £20.8 billion
- Value goods from the Netherlands: £0.8 billion (3.8% of total UK exports)
- Main partners: United States, Germany, Hong Kong
- Main products: machinery & transport equipment, manufactured articles
