Workloads reported by FIS members in the FIS State of Trade Survey for the final quarter of 2024 were mixed with just over a quarter of respondents (26%) reporting no changes and 23% seeing an increase of over 5%.
Reports of sales volumes showed that 30% of respondents saw an increase of over 5% quarter-on-quarter and looking to the next quarter (Q1 2025) the expectation for most is very positive with 60% anticipating a growth of over 5%.
Labour availability is the second highest reported factor most likely to constrain output next year (23%) with demand as the highest reported by 45%.
FIS members can access the full findings here.