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International Debt Collections Handbook

Debt Collection Handbook

  • Argentina,
  • Australia,
  • Agriculture,
  • Automotive/Transport,

11th October 2021

Handbook magazine

The International Debt Collections Handbook is a key tool for businesses when it comes to making decisions concerning collections in foreign countries.

Debt Collections Reports

Access global commercial debt collection data with Atradius Collections publications, including the International Debt Collections Handbook and Global Collections Review.

Industry Performance Forecast

Access a snapshot of the credit risk situation and business performance of 14 major industries in your country. The forecast is based on the assessment of Atradius underwriters.

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    Net zero in the power sector

    Economic research

    • China,
    • USA,
    • General economic

    8th June 2023

    The electricity sector is one of the heaviest CO2 emitting sectors. Achieving net zero emissions in 2050 is going to be a daunting task, as it requires a total makeover

    B2B payment practices trend, Denmark 2023

    Payment Practices Barometer

    • Denmark
    • Electronics/ICT,
    • Chemicals/Pharma,

    24th May 2023

    Sharp downward trend in B2B sales on credit of Danish companies. Key factors are weak domestic demand, strong export headwinds and enhanced perception of the risk of B2B payment default.

    B2B payment practices trend, Sweden 2023

    Payment Practices Barometer

    • Sweden
    • Chemicals/Pharma,
    • Consumer Durables,

    24th May 2023

    Swedish companies have strong concerns looking ahead about how they will be affected by new regulations related to European and global climate change goals.

    B2B payment practices trend, Belgium 2023

    Payment Practices Barometer

    • Belgium
    • Construction,
    • Consumer Durables,

    24th May 2023

    To fill temporary liquidity gaps and maintain healthy cash flow, 55% of companies polled in Belgium said they requested trade credit from their suppliers as an alternative to bank loans.

    B2B payment practices trend, France 2023

    Payment Practices Barometer

    • France
    • Consumer Durables,
    • Agriculture,

    24th May 2023

    French businesses polled across various sectors acknowledged the value-added benefits of strategic credit management in the current volatile and extremely unpredictable economic environment.

    B2B payment practices trend, Switzerland 2023

    Payment Practices Barometer

    • Switzerland
    • Electronics/ICT,
    • Metals,

    24th May 2023

    Swiss companies express anxiety about the impact of exchange rate swings on the business. They fear that it will create pressure on both export demand and on operating margins.

    B2B payment practices trend, Germany 2023

    Payment Practices Barometer

    • Germany
    • Chemicals/Pharma,
    • Automotive/Transport,

    24th May 2023

    German companies reported increased reliance on trade credit in B2B transactions to cushion impact of tighter monetary policy on the business.

    B2B payment practices trend, Austria 2023

    Payment Practices Barometer

    • Austria
    • Chemicals/Pharma,
    • Metals,

    24th May 2023

    Austrian companies respond to poorer payment behavior of B2B customers with a clear downward trend in trading on credit and a marked shortening of payment terms.

    B2B payment practices trend, The Netherlands 2023

    Payment Practices Barometer

    • Netherlands
    • Construction,
    • Consumer Durables,

    24th May 2023

    Dutch companies’ response to a gradual decline in payment morale of B2B customers during the past months was sharper focus on working capital management.

    B2B payment practices trend, United Kingdom 2023

    Payment Practices Barometer

    • United Kingdom
    • Consumer Durables,
    • Agriculture,

    24th May 2023

    A strong deterioration in the trade credit risk landscape for UK companies was shown by a series of trends in our survey. One major issue was a marked increase in late payments and bad debts.