Workloads reported by FIS members in the FIS State of Trade Survey for the first quarter of 2025 were mixed with just over a quarter of respondents (19%) reporting no changes and 25% seeing an increase of over 5%.
Reports of sales volumes showed that 25% of respondents saw an increase of over 5% quarter-on-quarter and looking to the next quarter (Q2 2025) 29% of respondents expect an increase in sales of more than 5% and 29%anticipate a decline of not more than 5% compared to the previous quarter.
Demand topped the factor most likely to constrain output next year (45%) followed by labour availability close behind at 30%.
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