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Publication - Statistics

BICS weighted Scotland estimates: data to wave 130

Published
1 May 2025
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Economy

Business Insights and Conditions Survey (BICS) weighted Scotland estimates containing data to wave 130

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Turnover

Businesses that were currently trading were asked how their turnover in March 2025 compared with the previous calendar month.

Figure 4: For an estimated 41.1% of businesses turnover had increased in March 2025 compared to February 2025. The Wholesale/Retail sector had the highest share experiencing a rise (53.5%). For 12.3% of businesses turnover had decreased.

Turnover change, by industry. Businesses currently trading - with 10+ employees and a presence in Scotland. Wave 130 –  March 2025 compared to February 2025.

A bar chart showing that for an estimated 41.1% of businesses turnover had increased in March 2025 compared to February 2025. The Wholesale, Retail, Repair of Vehicles sector had the highest share experiencing a rise (53.5%). For an estimated 12.3% of businesses turnover had decreased.

Source: BICS weighted Scotland estimates - data to Wave 130 from the Scottish Government. For Figure 4 data see table ‘TurnoverCompare’.

At an estimated 41.1%, the percentage of business that saw increased turnover in March 2025 is around 14 percentage points higher than the previous month.

Contact

For enquiries about this publication please contact:
Marina Curran
Business & Innovation Statistics
Office of the Chief Economic Adviser
email: industrystatistics@gov.scot

For general enquiries about Scottish Government statistics please contact:
Office of the Chief Statistician
email: statistics.enquiries@gov.scot

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