Business Insights and Conditions in Scotland (wave 155): 14 May 2026
Business Insights and Conditions Survey (BICS) weighted Scotland data up to survey period 20 April to 3 May 2026 (Wave 155). The BICS provides statistics on how current conditions are affecting businesses in Scotland, including impact on financial performance, workforce, trade and resilience.
Supply Chain Concern
In the period 20 April to 3 May 2026 (Wave 155), the BICS asked businesses about supply chain concerns over the next 12 months. An estimated 57.9% of businesses had some form of concern about their supply chains, up from 52.0% in March 2026.
Figure 1: In April 2026, the top supply chain concern for businesses was international conflict (47.2%), followed by shipping disruption (25.1%). An estimated 27.0% of businesses had no supply chain concerns.
Estimated share of businesses by supply chain concern over the next 12 months. Businesses not permanently stopped trading, with 10+ employees and a presence in Scotland. Wave 155 (20 April to 3 May 2026).
Source: BICS weighted Scotland estimates - data to Wave 155 from the Scottish Government. For Figure 1 data see table ‘SupplyChainConcerns’.
Contact
For enquiries about this publication please contact:
Marina Curran
Business & Innovation Statistics
Office of the Chief Economic Adviser
email: industrystatistics@gov.scot
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Office of the Chief Statistician
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