Business Insights and Conditions in Scotland (wave 154): 30 April 2026
Business Insights and Conditions Survey (BICS) weighted Scotland data up to survey period 6 April to 19 April 2026 (Wave 154). 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 March 2026 compared with the previous calendar month.
Figure 4: Two fifths (40.0%) of businesses reported that their turnover had increased in March 2026 compared with the previous month, which was up compared to February 2026 (26.6%), but in line with March 2025 (41.1%).
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 154 (6 April to 19 April 2026).
Source: BICS weighted Scotland estimates - data to Wave 154 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
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