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Publication - Independent report

Trade in Services Report

Published
5 August 2026
Directorate
International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Business, industry and innovation, Economy, +3 more … Energy, International, Work and skills
ISBN
9781807753412

Examines Scotland’s international trade in services across finance, professional and business services, science, research, creative industries, digital technology and energy. It identifies global growth opportunities and challenges, including market access barriers affecting internationalisation.

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Disclaimer

The analysis in this report has been conducted by the Fraser of Allander Institute (FAI) at the University of Strathclyde. The FAI is a leading academic research centre focused on the Scottish economy.

The report was commissioned in August 2025 by the Scottish Government.

The analysis and writing-up of the results was undertaken independently by the FAI. The FAI is committed to providing the highest quality analytical advice and analysis. We are therefore happy to respond to requests for technical advice and analysis. Any technical errors or omissions are those of the FAI.

Contact

Email: Morag.Pavich@gov.scot

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