Gary Lynch, chief executive of GS1 UK, says “a surge in demand for our services, across the country but with some notable hotspots, can tell us a great deal about  differences in the economy across the United Kingdom and growth in domestic and international trade.”

Four industries stood out, with 51 percent of the new joiners in Scotland coming from drinks & beverages, apparel, food & grocery and health and beauty. The last industry made up 8 percent of the Scottish new joiners. Marketplaces dominated the business models for members in the Apparel sector with 71% selling via Google, eBay, and Amazon. Turnover among joiners from the Food & Grocery industry averaged at £8,592,000. While turnover among joiners in Drinks & Beverages averaged just £403,000, new members ranged from a small business at its launch stage producing soft drinks – to a privately-owned distillery established in 1967.

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