BICS weighted Scotland estimates: data to wave 93

Business Insights and Conditions Survey (BICS) weighted Scotland estimates containing data to wave 93.


Turnover

In Wave 93 businesses were asked how their turnover compared with the previous calendar month.

Figure 4: In Wave 93, 24.6% of businesses reported that their turnover had decreased in September 2023 compared to August 2023 - rising to 38.5% of businesses in Accommodation & Food Services industry sector and 32.2% in the Manufacturing industry sector. Overall, an estimated 21.8% of businesses reported that their turnover had increased over this period – a lower share than the previous month (30.9%).

Turnover change, by industry. Businesses currently trading - with 10+ employees and a presence in Scotland. Wave 93 – September 2023 compared to August 2023.

A bar chart showing that 24.6% of businesses reported that their turnover had decreased in September 2023 compared to August 2023.

Source: BICS Weighted Scotland Estimates - Wave 93 from the Scottish Government. For Figure 4 data see table ‘TurnoverCompare’.

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Business & Innovation Statistics

Office of the Chief Economic Adviser

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