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Publication - Statistics

Business Insights and Conditions in Scotland (wave 148): 29 January 2026

Published
29 January 2026
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Economy

Business Insights and Conditions Survey (BICS) weighted Scotland data up to survey period 5 January to 18 January 2026 (Wave 148). 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 December 2025 compared with the previous calendar month.

Figure 4: Between November and December 2025, turnover decreased for 27.7% of businesses and increased for 26.0%; the Transport and Storage sector had the highest share seeing a fall (44.4%) and Accommodation & Food Services had the highest share seeing a rise (41.3%).

Estimated share of businesses by turnover change between November 2025 and December 2025, by industry. Businesses currently trading, with 10+ employees and a presence in Scotland. Wave 148 (5 January to 18 January 2026).

A bar chart showing that for an estimated 27.7% of businesses turnover had decreased in December 2025 compared to November 2025 and for 26.0% turnover had increased. The Transport and Storage sector had the highest share experiencing a fall in turnover (44.4%). The Accommodation and Food Services sector had the highest share experiencing a rise (41.3%).

Source: BICS weighted Scotland estimates - data to Wave 148 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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