1、2021 INSIGHT,INFLUENCE AND IMPACT 1IMPACTREPORT 2024makeuk.org125YEARSBACKINGBRITAINSMAKERS2021 INSIGHT,INFLUENCE AND IMPACT 2SummaryFORGING A POWERFUL FUTURE FOR UK MANUFACTURINGFORGING A POWERFUL FUTURE FOR UK MANUFACTURINGBritains manufacturing sector is stronger than ever,contributing 224 billio
2、n to the UK economy and creating more than 2.6 million jobs across the country.By working together,we are shaping a strong and sustainable future for the UKs manufacturing industry.From driving next-generation innovation,to equipping our workforce with essential skills,we are building an ecosystem t
3、hat fosters resilience,growth and opportunity.MAKE UK IMPACT REPORT 2024 22021 INSIGHT,INFLUENCE AND IMPACT 3SummaryThe UK manufacturing sector is a global leader and a vital pillar of our economy:THE STRENGTH AND POTENTIAL OF UK MANUFACTURINGTHE STRENGTH AND POTENTIAL OF UK MANUFACTURING12TH LARGES
4、T224 BILLION 41%OF UK BUSINESS R&D 49%OF ALL EXPORTED GOODS 58,000 LIVE VACANCIES 16%OF TOTAL INVESTMENT2.6 MILLION JOBSMANUFACTURING ECONOMY GLOBALLY BY OUTPUTTO THE UK ECONOMY IN 2024ANDFROM THE UKREADY TO DRIVE FURTHER GROWTHPAYING 9%HIGHER WAGESTHAN THE UK AVERAGECONTRIBUTEDACCOUNTED FORREPRESEN
5、TEDA SECTOR BRIMMING WITH POTENTIAL,WITH PROVIDEDMAKE UK IMPACT REPORT 2024 3Source:UK Manufacturing:The Facts 20242021 INSIGHT,INFLUENCE AND IMPACT 4Summary2024:A YEAR OF ACHIEVEMENTS AND MILESTONES2024:A YEAR OF ACHIEVEMENTS AND MILESTONESIn 2024,we were proud to represent Britains manufacturing i
6、ndustry at the highest levels of Government,working to secure an even stronger future for the sector.Against the backdrop of a general election,bringing change and challenges,we ensured that the voice of UK manufacturers remained front and centre of the policy conversation.Campaigning for ChangeIndu