As the largest city in Scotland, Glasgow is an important contributor to the region's economy, as well as the UK as a whole. The city reached GVA of £43 billion during 2016. This was an increase of 4.4% from the previous year; a higher growth rate than that of the UK overall. The city is also incredibly productive. It currently ranks as the second most productive major city in the UK, having a GVA of £29.50 for each hour worked in 2015.
Glasgow has enjoyed rapid growth over the last few years, thanks in part to its increasing population, range of development and regeneration schemes, and emerging high-tech industries. As a result, the region hit an economic output of over £20 billion for the first time in 2016, an increase of 3% from 2015.
If you'd like to see which sectors and company types are thriving in this diverse city, take a look at the list below. We've taken data from our Glasgow B2B platform to find the businesses turning over the most revenue locally, and the results provide an interesting overview of the city's economy.
MoreSCOTTISH POWER LIMITED Active
Registration Nr
SC193794Age of business
24 yearsNr of Employees
5,771Revenue
8434900000.0Industry
70100 - Activities of head officesCountry
GBThis information is available only for subscribed users
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GlasgowWebsite
http://www.scot*************Phone
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Registration Nr
SC117120Age of business
33 yearsNr of Employees
5Revenue
5349700000.0Industry
70100 - Activities of head officesCountry
GBWebsite
www.scottish***********Registration Nr
SC190287Age of business
25 yearsNr of Employees
4Revenue
4009400000.0Industry
35120 - Transmission of electricityCountry
GBWebsite
http://scottis************VPI POWER LIMITED Active
Registration Nr
SC189124Age of business
25 yearsNr of Employees
3Revenue
968500000.0Industry
35110 - Production of electricityCountry
GBCity
EDINBURGHWebsite
http://scotti***********HF STORES REALISATIONS LIMITED Intermediate
Registration Nr
SC010677Age of business
104 yearsNr of Employees
17,023Revenue
823000000.0Industry
47190 - Other retail sale in non-specialised storesCountry
GBCity
EDINBURGHWebsite
http://houseof************Phone
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THE RESTAURANT GROUP PLC Active
Registration Nr
SC030343Age of business
68 yearsNr of Employees
225+Revenue
636600000.0Industry
64209 - Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.Country
GBWebsite
http://www.*********Phone
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SC426094Age of business
11 yearsNr of Employees
2,730Revenue
388568000.0Industry
68201 - Renting and operating of Housing Association real estateCountry
GBCity
GLASGOWWebsite
www.wheatley**********Phone
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Registration Nr
SC004221Age of business
123 yearsNr of Employees
9Revenue
264465000.0Industry
70100 - Activities of head officesCountry
GBThis information is available only for subscribed users
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http://www.macfa**************Phone
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SC027389Age of business
75 yearsNr of Employees
1,026Revenue
264185000.0Industry
58110 - Book publishingCountry
GBCity
GlasgowWebsite
http://harper***********Phone
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Registration Nr
SC101089Age of business
37 yearsNr of Employees
879Revenue
226272000.0Industry
82990 - Other business support service activities n.e.c.Country
GBThis information is available only for subscribed users
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DUNDEEWebsite
www.ado******Phone
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Registration Nr
SC297001Age of business
18 yearsNr of Employees
944Revenue
220565000.0Industry
45111 - Sale of new cars and light motor vehiclesCountry
GBThis information is available only for subscribed users
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MotherwellWebsite
http://pete**********Phone
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Registration Nr
SC080027Age of business
41 yearsNr of Employees
205Revenue
215953371.0Industry
46350 - Wholesale of tobacco productsCountry
GBThis information is available only for subscribed users
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GLASGOWWebsite
http://www.un************Phone
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Registration Nr
SC014456Age of business
96 yearsNr of Employees
453Revenue
207205000.0Industry
11010 - Distilling, rectifying and blending of spiritsCountry
GBThis information is available only for subscribed users
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GlasgowWebsite
https://www.whyt**************Phone
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Registration Nr
SC189131Age of business
24 yearsNr of Employees
735Revenue
194.7 millionIndustry
70100 - Activities of head officesCountry
GBCity
GLASGOWWebsite
www.c-c-g.co.ukPhone
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SC460039Age of business
10 yearsNr of Employees
374Revenue
178470000.0Industry
FishCountry
GBCity
GLASGOWISS GROUP HOLDINGS ONE LIMITED Intermediate
Registration Nr
SC394211Age of business
12 yearsNr of Employees
385Revenue
168241000.0Industry
Oil & Gas ServicesCountry
GBCity
GLASGOWWebsite
http://integrat**************SEARCH CONSULTANCY LIMITED Active
Registration Nr
SC105640Age of business
36 yearsNr of Employees
434Revenue
162167000.0Industry
78109 - Other activities of employment placement agenciesCountry
GBThis information is available only for subscribed users
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GlasgowWebsite
http://www.searchc****************Phone
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LEIDOS INNOVATIONS UK LTD Active
Registration Nr
SC112421Age of business
36 yearsNr of Employees
928Revenue
145828000.0Industry
62090 - Other information technology service activitiesCountry
GBThis information is available only for subscribed users
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GlasgowWebsite
http://lei********Phone
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View plansINTEGRATED SUBSEA SERVICES LIMITED Intermediate
Registration Nr
SC228386Age of business
20 yearsNr of Employees
204Revenue
140.6 millionIndustry
82990 - Other business support service activities n.e.c.Country
GBThis information is available only for subscribed users
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100 WEST GEORGE STREETWebsite
http://www.integratedsubsea.co.ukPhone
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View plansLOMOND MOTORS (EAST) LIMITED Active
Registration Nr
SC304405Age of business
17 yearsNr of Employees
7Revenue
138798000.0Industry
45111 - Sale of new cars and light motor vehiclesCountry
GBCity
GLASGOWPhone
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SC362352Age of business
15 yearsNr of Employees
508Revenue
124991000.0Industry
11050 - Manufacture of beerCountry
GBCity
GlasgowWebsite
http://tennentc**************Phone
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SC374288Age of business
12 yearsNr of Employees
4Revenue
107200000.0Industry
35110 - Production of electricityCountry
GBWebsite
http://energype*************HOWCO GROUP PLC Active
Registration Nr
SC079844Age of business
41 yearsNr of Employees
421Revenue
96829000.0Industry
24200 - Manufacture of tubes, pipes, hollow profiles and related fittings, of steelCountry
GBThis information is available only for subscribed users
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GlasgowWebsite
www.howcog********Phone
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MORRIS & SPOTTISWOOD LIMITED Active
Registration Nr
SC046129Age of business
55 yearsNr of Employees
300Revenue
93198212.0Industry
43290 - Other construction installationCountry
GBThis information is available only for subscribed users
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http://www.morrisan******************Phone
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SC326355Age of business
15 yearsNr of Employees
171Revenue
73.2 millionIndustry
82990 - Other business support service activities n.e.c.Country
GBThis information is available only for subscribed users
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1 ROBERTSON STREETWebsite
http://www.macmic.co.ukPhone
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As the results above show, Glasgow has market leading companies working across a diverse range of industries. The city is performing particularly well in sectors such as finance, digital tech, life sciences, creative industries, engineering, higher education, advanced manufacturing and tourism. In total, the city provides around 844,000 jobs - 34% of the entire Scottish workforce.
The city also has ambitious plans for future growth. The Tourism and Visitor Economy Plan has the aim of increasing visitors by one million by 2023, growing the sector's GVA by £148 million. Other large developments include the £250 million project at Sighthill, building new homes and infrastructure, and the £113.9 million Clyde Waterfront and West End Innovation Quarter redevelopment.
