TEES VALLEY IN NUMBERS
A region driving growth, creating opportunity and building futures
From a skilled and ambitious workforce to world-class connectivity, major investment and thriving visitor economy, the numbers behind Tees Valley tell a powerful story …
ECONOMY & INVESTMENT
£ 20bn
Potential inward investment pipeline across 70 live projects
£ 18.9bn
Annual contribution to the UK economy( GDP)
£ 5.5bn
Foreign direct investment secured
£ 2.96bn
Annual value of goods exported
£ 160m
Investment Zone funding for digital, gaming and creative industries
39,000
Job vacancies advertised during 2025
INDUSTRY & OPPORTUNITY
1,800 acres
Development land at Teesworks
24.2m tonnes
Cargo handled annually by Tees & Hartlepool ports
5.1GW
Projected energy generation capacity by 2040
4.6GW
Projected low-carbon generation by 2040
£ 20bn
Potential investment pipeline
100,000
Jobs advertised in 2025
16