Business Insights and Conditions in Scotland (wave 159): 9 July 2026

Supply Chain Concern

In the period 15 June to 28 June 2026 (Wave 159), the BICS asked businesses about supply chain concerns over the next 12 months. An estimated 42.6% of businesses had some form of concern about their supply chains, down from 49.2% in May 2026.

Figure 1: In June 2026, the top supply chain concern for businesses was international conflict (30.7%). An estimated 37.8% 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 159 (15 June to 28 June 2026).

Source: BICS weighted Scotland estimates - data to Wave 159 from the Scottish Government. For Figure 1 data see table ‘SupplyChainConcerns’.

In the period 15 June to 28 June 2026 (Wave 159), businesses were asked how concerned they were about energy prices. An estimated 72.9% of businesses were very or somewhat concerned about energy prices, with this share rising to as high as 90.3% for businesses in the Transport & Storage sector. Data on concern about energy prices can be found in the ‘EnergyPricesConcern’ table in the Business insights and conditions in Scotland - data to Wave 159 - tables - time series Excel workbook.

In the period 15 June to 28 June 2026 (Wave 159), businesses were also asked how concerned they were about increases in fuel prices. An estimated 68.4% of businesses were very or somewhat concerned about increases in fuel prices, with this share rising to as high as 91.1% for businesses in the Transport & Storage sector. Data on concern about increases in fuel prices can be found in the ‘FuelPricesConcern’ table in the Business insights and conditions in Scotland - data to Wave 159 - tables - time series Excel workbook.