Economy
Major industries: Textiles & garments (fast-fashion manufacturing cluster), food processing, engineering, logistics (Magna Park), retail.
Buyer sectors for Indian goods
Garment/fabric importers; South Asian grocery & sweets/snack wholesalers (large Gujarati community); HORECA; pharma distributors; jewellery traders.
Our market assessment.
Wholesale markets and trade zones
- Belgrave Road 'Golden Mile' (Gujarati retail/jewellery/sari cluster)
- Leicester Market
- Magna Park (Lutterworth) and East Midlands Gateway logistics parks
Products we supply to Leicester
Frequently asked questions
Which port serves Leicester?
Felixstowe / Southampton (inland; East Midlands Gateway rail freight terminal nearby).
How long does sea freight from India to Leicester take?
Typically 20-26 via Suez; 30-37 via Cape days from Jawaharlal Nehru Port (Nhava Sheva) (estimate).
Where do importers trade in Leicester?
Belgrave Road 'Golden Mile' (Gujarati retail/jewellery/sari cluster); Leicester Market; Magna Park (Lutterworth) and East Midlands Gateway logistics parks.
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