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Publication - Statistics

BICS weighted Scotland estimates: data to wave 139

Published
11 September 2025
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Economy

Business Insights and Conditions Survey (BICS) weighted Scotland estimates containing data to wave 139

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Online Sales

In the period 18 August to 31 August 2025 (Wave 139), businesses were asked a range of new questions on business operations, market positioning and technology; including online sales.

Figure 5: Around 3 out of 10 (29.6%) businesses reported that they conduct online sales, rising to 81.5% of businesses in the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector.

Estimated share of businesses conducting online sales. Businesses not permanently stopped trading, with 10+ employees and a presence in Scotland. Wave 139 – 18 August to 31 August 2025.

A bar chart showing that an estimated 29.6% of businesses conduct online sales. The Arts, Entertainment and Recreation sector had the highest share of businesses conducting online sales, 81.5%.

Source: BICS weighted Scotland estimates - data to Wave 139 from the Scottish Government. For Figure 5 data see table ‘OnlineSales’.

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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