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Publication - Statistics

Business Insights and Conditions in Scotland (wave 140): 25 September 2025

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

Business Insights and Conditions Survey (BICS) weighted Scotland data up to survey period 1 September to 14 September 2025 (Wave 140). The BICS provides statistics on how current conditions are affecting businesses in Scotland, including impact on financial performance, workforce, trade and resilience.

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Turnover

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

Figure 4: Turnover increased for 24.1% of businesses between July and August 2025, with the Information & Communication sector having the highest share experiencing a rise (34.3%), followed by the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector (33.6%). Turnover decreased for 21.9% of businesses.

Estimated share of businesses by turnover change between July 2025 and August 2025, by industry. Businesses currently trading, with 10+ employees and a presence in Scotland. Wave 140 (1 September to 14 September 2025).

A bar chart showing that for an estimated 24.1% of businesses turnover had increased in August 2025 compared to July 2025. The Information & Communication sector had the highest share experiencing a rise (34.3%), followed by the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector (33.6%). For 21.9% of businesses turnover had decreased.

Source: BICS weighted Scotland estimates - data to Wave 140 from the Scottish Government. For Figure 4 data see table ‘TurnoverCompare’.

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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