The West Midlands region is well known as a centre of the production industries while digital infrastructure is becoming more important. The region is known for advanced manufacturing and business services. Birmingham is the UK’s second-largest city and the beating heart of the region. The West Midlands is landlocked and therefore has no ports.
West Midlands
Economy
Total output (GDP), 2020
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£164 billion
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GDP per head
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£27,574
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Businesses
Number of businesses, 2020
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652,698
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Annual % change in businesses, 2020
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%
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Import (2020)
- Value goods from the world: £29.6 billion
- Value goods from the Netherlands: £1.9 billion
- Main partners: Germany, China, the Netherlands
- Main products: machinery & transport equipment, manufactured goods
Export (2020)
- Value goods from the world: £24.5 billion
- Value goods from the Netherlands: £1.0 billion
- Main partners: United States, Germany, China
- Main products: machinery & transport equipment, manufactured goods
