Business Insights and Conditions in Scotland (wave 160): 30 July 2026

Business Insights and Conditions Survey (BICS) weighted Scotland data up to survey period 6 July to 19 July 2026 (Wave 160). 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 June 2026 compared with the previous calendar month.

Figure 4: Around a third of businesses (32.2%) reported that their turnover had increased in June 2026 compared with the previous month, which was in line with May 2026 (29.8%), but up on June 2025 (25.8%).

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 160 (6 July to 19 July 2026).

A line chart showing that around a third of businesses (32.2%) reported that their turnover had increased in June 2026 compared with the previous month, which was in line with May 2026 (29.8%), but up on June 2025 (25.8%). Turnover stayed the same for 38.6% of businesses and fell for 19.6%.

Source: BICS weighted Scotland estimates - data to Wave 160 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

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