State of the UK economy
- 49% of Austrian companies in the UK expect a stable development of the general economic climate for 2025 (2024: 64%)
- 27% anticipate improvements, while 24% foresee a deterioration (down from 36% last year)
- Regarding the economic situation in the location of their subsidiaries, 30% anticipate improvements, 48% expect stability, and only 22% predict a downturn
- 2024 was stable and largely positive, continuing a trend where expectations tend to be more pessimistic than the actual results. However, uncertainties remain due to geopolitical risks such as the Russia-Ukraine war and growing protectionism
Corporate key figures
- 36% of companies expect growth in their total revenue for 2025, while 35% predict stability in their order books, highlighting the resilience and adaptability of Austrian businesses in the UK
- A small percentage anticipates declines in areas such as capacity utilization and investments
Please see full results in the pdf file below.
