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Sectors and industries

West Yorkshire is home to clusters of businesses which are driving incredible growth in their sectors. Our focused approach to nurturing our high potential industries makes the most of opportunities in these areas.

 

But there are specific sectors where West Yorkshire is leading the pack. We offer focused support for businesses in those sectors, because they have huge growth potential.

Growth sectors are important for our regional economy. Businesses in these sectors can grow quickly, with many of them supplying or trading with businesses in other regions and countries. They are also a magnet for investment into our region, offering more jobs and more development opportunities.

 

Our economy is as diverse and vibrant as our communities.

£1.3 billion

Digital and tech businesses in Leeds are valued at £1.3 billion annually

27,000

West Yorkshire is home to 27,000 financial and professional services firms

£3 billion

Healthtech brings a revenue of £3 billion annually

112,000

112,000 people are employed in manufacturing

£1.7 billion

The creative services sector is valued at £1.7 billion

37%

The green economy has grown by 37% in the past three years 

Our growth sectors are:

Creative services

Digital and Technologies

Financial and Professional Services

Green Economy

Health and Life Sciences

Manufacturing

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