BEAMA Trends Survey - 2021 Q2
22 July 2021
Strong sales in Q2 but materials supply concerns remain
The survey analysis includes the use of balance of responses to assess survey results and identify trends.
The main headlines includes:
- Business optimism stayed high in 2021 Q2 but balance slides back
- Margins in 2021 Q2 worsened as material price hikes bite.
- Capacity utilisation hits 3-year high in 2021 Q2
- Hiring intensions for the year ahead remained 6-year high in 2021 Q2
