Business Insights and Conditions in Scotland (wave 150): 26 February 2026
Business Insights and Conditions Survey (BICS) weighted Scotland data up to survey period 2 February to 15 February 2026 (Wave 150). The BICS provides statistics on how current conditions are affecting businesses in Scotland, including impact on financial performance, workforce, trade and resilience.
Turnover
Businesses that were currently trading were asked how their turnover in January 2026 compared with the previous calendar month.
Figure 4: Nearly a third (32.7%) of businesses reported that their turnover had decreased in January 2026 compared with the previous month, which was up compared to December 2025 (27.7%), but down compared with January 2025 (35.1%).
Estimated share of businesses by monthly turnover change. Businesses currently trading, with 10+ employees and a presence in Scotland. Applicable waves 55 (19 April to 1 May 2022) to 150 (2 February to 15 February 2026).
Source: BICS weighted Scotland estimates - data to Wave 150 from the Scottish Government. For Figure 4 data see table ‘TurnoverCompare’.
Note that those answering ‘Not sure’ are not included in the chart.
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