Pre-COVID figures show that manufacturing was worth £12.5bn to the Scottish economy, around 13% of total GVA. The sector employed 170,000 people and generated £30bn in exports.
Like in many parts of the world, Scottish manufacturing has been deeply affected by the pandemic, with output contracting more than 20% over the past 12 months and nearly half of industrial businesses reporting a decrease in turnover as a result. In response, the Scottish Government, in partnership with its enterprise and skills agencies, industry…
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