Missouri Market Intelligence Report (2025)

Top Businesses to Start in Missouri (2025)

We analyzed 192K+ verified business records to help you separate the hype from the hard numbers.

Top 5 Opportunities

FASTEST GROWTH SECTOR

Other Management Consulting Services

Growth: +200.0% • Saturation: 0.54 LQ

HIGH DEMAND SIGNAL

General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Truckload

Growth: +188.9% • Saturation: 0.71 LQ

LOW COMPETITION GAP

Fruit and Vegetable Retailers

Growth: +183.3% • Saturation: 0.67 LQ

HIGH DEMAND SIGNAL

Miscellaneous Intermediation

Growth: +180.0% • Saturation: 0.72 LQ

LOW COMPETITION GAP

Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners

Growth: +166.7% • Saturation: 0.76 LQ

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St. Louis

#1 VOL

The state's largest economic engine.

Population

2.8M

Active Biz

89K

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Common Questions

What is the fastest growing business in Missouri?+

Currently, the Other Management Consulting Services sector is leading the state with a +200.0% 5-year growth rate across multiple metro markets.

What is the most profitable solo business?+

Based on Non-Employer Statistics, solo founders in the Boat Dealers sector report the highest average annual receipts at $450k.

What does the data say about Missouri's economy?+

The state is home to 192K active establishments across 8 major metro areas. The market shows strong growth in emerging sectors with opportunities in high-demand, low-saturation niches.