The city of Leicester provides an abundance of potentially lucrative business opportunities. The city had total GVA of almost £8 billion in 2016, with a further £16 billion across the wider county. Between 2011 and 2016 there was an increase of £4.3 billion in GVA - almost 23%. Productivity levels have seen an impressive rise too, with GVA per worker increasing by 17.7% between 2011 and 2016, reaching £22,233.
The most prominent industries in Leicester are currently wholesale, finance and insurance, transport and logistics and manufacturing. The latter is particularly strong, being twice the average in comparison to other UK cities. Real estate has become another important sector for the city. During 2017 there were £256 million worth of investments made in property across the county.
To determine which companies are currently performing the best throughout the city of Leicester, we've compiled the following list. The data is taken from our regularly-updated Leicester B2B platform, and shows the businesses ordered by their revenue figures. See these market leaders in the list below.
MoreIn 2016 there was a total workforce of 486,000 across the city of Leicester and wider county of Leicestershire. The sectors with the highest numbers of employment include manufacturing, education, healthcare, and retail. Interestingly, there are more people working in sectors such as mining, transport and manufacturing in the region than the national average.
Exports are currently performing well in Leicester. There was a net increase in the period from 2016 to 2017, and a third of exporters have experienced a rise in the amount of goods exported. There has also been an overall increase in import levels; 26% of businesses in the sector have enjoyed a rise in imports.
