Economy
Major industries: Digital/tech, finance & professional services, logistics, life sciences, textiles heritage, retail, media.
Buyer sectors for Indian goods
South Asian grocery & cash-and-carry wholesalers; HORECA (Curry Mile); textile/garment importers (Cheetham Hill); pharma distributors; engineering goods buyers.
Our market assessment.
Wholesale markets and trade zones
- New Smithfield Market (Openshaw)
- Cheetham Hill wholesale / cash-and-carry cluster
- Rusholme 'Curry Mile' (Wilmslow Road)
- Trafford Park industrial estate
- Port Salford
Products we supply to Manchester
Frequently asked questions
Which port serves Manchester?
Port Salford / Manchester Ship Canal (inland); Liverpool (Liverpool2) and Felixstowe for deep-sea.
How long does sea freight from India to Manchester take?
Typically 20-26 via Suez; 30-37 via Cape days from Jawaharlal Nehru Port (Nhava Sheva) (estimate).
Where do importers trade in Manchester?
New Smithfield Market (Openshaw); Cheetham Hill wholesale / cash-and-carry cluster; Rusholme 'Curry Mile' (Wilmslow Road); Trafford Park industrial estate.
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