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International Debt Collection Handbook

Debt Collection Handbook

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

30th October 2024

International Debt Collections Handbook 2024 - Atradius Collections

Succeed at domestic and international B2B debt recovery with this must-have guide for businesses of all sizes.

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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    B2B payment practices trends Ireland 2024

    Payment Practices Barometer

    • Ireland
    • Consumer Durables,
    • Construction,

    22nd May 2024

    Businesses in Ireland are grappling with customer credit risk challenges, emphasizing the need for robust credit risk management strategies.

    B2B payment practices trends, Greece 2024

    Payment Practices Barometer

    • Greece
    • Consumer Durables,
    • Electronics/ICT,

    22nd May 2024

    An unsettling variation in B2B customer payment behaviour is evident in our survey of Greek companies.

    B2B payment practices trends, Germany 2024

    Payment Practices Barometer

    • Germany
    • Consumer Durables,
    • Construction,

    22nd May 2024

    Companies in Germany are having to grapple with the consequences of a deteriorated credit risk landscape.

    B2B payment practices trends, Denmark 2024

    Payment Practices Barometer

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

    22nd May 2024

    Bad debts surge highlights the complexities companies in Denmark currently face in managing customer credit risk.

    B2B payment practices trends, Belgium 2024

    Payment Practices Barometer

    • Belgium
    • Construction,
    • Steel,

    22nd May 2024

    Across the sectors surveyed in Belgium, a significant amount of revenue generated from B2B transactions on credit is lost due to customers failing to pay their debts.

    B2B payment practices trends, Austria 2024

    Payment Practices Barometer

    • Austria
    • Construction,
    • Automotive/Transport,

    22nd May 2024

    Negative DSO and bad debts trend create financial strain for Austrian businesses.

    B2B payment practices trends, Finland 2024

    Payment Practices Barometer

    • Finland
    • Consumer Durables,
    • Electronics/ICT,

    22nd May 2024

    Finnish businesses have a cautious approach to trade credit in B2B sales.

    B2B payment practices trends, Western Europe 2024

    Payment Practices Barometer

    • Austria,
    • Belgium,
    • Agriculture,
    • Consumer Durables,

    22nd May 2024

    Longer DSO and an increase in bad debts create a perfect storm for Western European companies as they grapple with the problem of maintaining sufficient working capital.

    B2B payment practices trends, France 2024

    Payment Practices Barometer

    • France
    • Construction,
    • Consumer Durables

    22nd May 2024

    There is anxiety among French businesses about the level of bad debts, which now affect 10% of all invoiced B2B sales, double that of last year.

    Automotive Industry Trends May 2024

    Market Monitor

    • Brazil,
    • Canada,
    • Automotive/Transport

    14th May 2024

    Car sales have cooled down after double digit growth in 2023

    Clean Energy Transition: Pharmaceuticals

    Market Monitor

    • ,
    • ,
    • Chemicals/Pharma

    8th May 2024

    Can the industry cut its own emissions and improve the health of the planet?

    Global and Regional Food Industry Outlook 2024

    Market Monitor

    • Brazil,
    • China,
    • Agriculture,
    • Food

    7th May 2024

    Our Trade Sector Specialists share their insights on the key issues affecting the food and beverages industry in the Americas, Asia-Pacific and in Europe

    Metals and Steel Industry Trends May 2024

    Market Monitor

    • Brazil,
    • Canada,
    • Steel,
    • Metals

    2nd May 2024

    Metals and steel producers in advanced markets face demand recovery

    Coping with unsustainable debt

    Economic research

    • Angola,
    • China,
    • General economic

    30th April 2024

    Low- and middle-income countries still face debt problems. Several of them have fallen into default in the past years. Still, restructuring has become increasingly complex.

    B2B payment practices trend, Australia 2024

    Payment Practices Barometer

    • Australia
    • Agriculture,
    • Food,

    17th April 2024

    The widespread financial hardship currently experienced by many businesses creates the prospect of a steep rise in insolvencies over the coming months.

    Growth sectors 2024 - Europe, Americas and Asia-Pacific

    Market Monitor

    • Czech Republic,
    • Denmark,
    • Consumer Durables,
    • Food,

    9th April 2024

    While inflation is decreasing, past interest rate rises continue to affect households and businesses. Against this backdrop, we looked for ‘bright spots’ in sector performance.

    Clean Energy Transition: Oil & Gas - Rest of World

    Market Monitor

    • ,
    • ,
    • Chemicals/Pharma

    4th April 2024

    Demand for clean energy and biofuels expected to grow

    Insolvency Outlook March 2024

    Economic research

    • Australia,
    • Austria,
    • General economic

    28th March 2024

    Post-pandemic adjustments or an adverse new normal?

    Clean Energy Transition: Oil & Gas - Asia

    Market Monitor

    • ,
    • ,
    • Chemicals/Pharma

    27th March 2024

    A significant producer of CO2, but also a clean energy powerhouse

    Clean Energy Transition: Oil & Gas - Europe

    Market Monitor

    • ,
    • ,
    • Chemicals/Pharma

    21st March 2024

    Growth of renewables presents both opportunity and threat

    A glimmer of hope - Energy Outlook 2024

    Economic research

    • ,
    • ,
    • General economic

    19th March 2024

    The pathway to a net-zero emission future is getting increasingly narrow but it's not yet off track.

    Construction Industry Trends March 2024

    Market Monitor

    • Brazil,
    • China,
    • Construction

    14th March 2024

    Civil engineering drives industry, while economic conditions still weigh on residential construction activity

    Food Industry Trends March 2024

    Market Monitor

    • Brazil,
    • China,
    • Food

    5th March 2024

    Production growth and decreasing food prices, but downside risks remain

    Critical minerals in LAC are key for energy transition

    Economic research

    • Argentina,
    • Brazil,
    • General economic

    27th February 2024

    Latin America and the Caribbean's critical mineral resources are needed for the global energy transition but the sustainability of their mining needs to be prioritised.

    Clean Energy Transition: Chemicals

    Market Monitor

    • ,
    • ,
    • Chemicals/Pharma

    5th February 2024

    A barometer of sustainability change

    Will AI transform the way we all do business?

    Market Monitor

    • Belgium,
    • Brazil,
    • Electronics/ICT

    5th February 2024

    Our global electronics/ICT sector expert shares his insights and opinion on how AI will impact the industry.

    Ukraine external support - January 2024

    Economic research

    • ,
    • ,
    • General economic

    1st February 2024

    Ukraine has received large amounts of foreign aid in the past two years. This aid continues to be critical in the coming years as well.

    Pharmaceuticals Industry Trends January 2024

    Market Monitor

    • Australia,
    • Belgium,
    • Chemicals/Pharma

    16th January 2024

    Global output and sales growth pick up in 2024

    Economic Outlook - December 2023

    Economic research

    • ,
    • ,
    • General economic

    19th December 2023

    The global economy has proven more resilient than expected. However, it is moving towards lower growth in 2024.

    Transportation / Logistics Industry Trends 2023

    Market Monitor

    • Australia,
    • Austria,
    • Automotive/Transport

    12th December 2023

    Industry growth decelerating this year

    Consumer Durables / Retail Industry Trends 2023

    Market Monitor

    • Australia,
    • Belgium,
    • Consumer Durables

    12th December 2023

    High inflation and interest rates have knocked consumer confidence

    Clean Energy Transition: Construction

    Market Monitor

    • Belgium,
    • Canada,
    • Construction

    4th December 2023

    Europe and Middle East – Growing on strong foundations

    Economic Update November 2023

    Industry Match-up Reports

    • Algeria,
    • Angola,
    • General economic

    30th November 2023

    Global economic growth continues to lose steam as a result of past monetary tightening while geopolitical risks increasingly weigh on the outlook.

    Global Chemicals Industry Outlook 2023

    Market Monitor

    • Austria,
    • Belgium,
    • Chemicals/Pharma

    30th November 2023

    Sector expert insights into the key issues affecting the industry in the Americas, Asia Pacific and Europe.

    Automotive Industry Trends 2023

    Market Monitor

    • Brazil,
    • Canada,
    • Automotive/Transport

    9th November 2023

    Pressure on household incomes is weakening demand, although EV sales are gaining momentum

    Construction Industry Trends 2023

    Market Monitor

    • Belgium,
    • Brazil,
    • Construction

    9th November 2023

    Civil engineering drives industry, as economic conditions slows growth in residential construction

    Food Industry Trends 2023

    Market Monitor

    • Australia,
    • Austria,
    • Food

    9th November 2023

    Global demand for non-essential food products shrinks amid squeeze on household incomes

    Metals and Steel Industry Trends 2023

    Market Monitor

    • Australia,
    • Austria,
    • Steel,
    • Metals

    9th November 2023

    Global economic outlook, high energy prices and weak demand subdue metals markets

    Machines and Engineering Industry Trends 2023

    Market Monitor

    • Austria,
    • Belgium,
    • Machines/Engineering

    9th November 2023

    Growth slows amid subdued demand; opportunities will come from green and digital transitions

    Global Electronics/ICT Industry Outlook 2023

    Market Monitor

    • Belgium,
    • China,
    • Electronics/ICT

    27th October 2023

    Sector expert insights into the key issues affecting the industry in the Americas, Asia Pacific and Europe.

    B2B payment practices trend, United Arab Emirates 2023

    Payment Practices Barometer

    • United Arab Emirates
    • Agriculture,
    • Food,

    25th October 2023

    Financial challenges facing companies polled in the United Arab Emirates are highlighted by bad debts affecting 11% of all B2B invoiced sales.

    B2B payment practices trend, Singapore 2023

    Payment Practices Barometer

    • Singapore
    • Chemicals/Pharma,
    • Steel,

    25th October 2023

    B2B sales on credit dropped sharply among Singapore companies during the past 12 months. It highlights the severe challenges facing the Asian economy.

    B2B payment practices trend, Indonesia 2023

    Payment Practices Barometer

    • Indonesia
    • Food,
    • Agriculture,

    25th October 2023

    Late payments increased during the past year and now affect an average 48% of all B2B invoiced sales among companies in Indonesia.

    B2B payment practices trend, Japan 2023

    Payment Practices Barometer

    • Japan
    • Agriculture,
    • Food,

    25th October 2023

    Late payments are a clear concern for companies polled in Japan. 37% of invoiced B2B sales were overdue.

    B2B payment practices trend, India 2023

    Payment Practices Barometer

    • India
    • Consumer Durables,
    • Chemicals/Pharma,

    25th October 2023

    The more relaxed trade credit policy introduced by Indian businesses had a negative impact on Day-Sales-Outstanding (DSO).

    B2B payment practices trend, Taiwan 2023

    Payment Practices Barometer

    • Taiwan
    • Electronics/ICT,
    • Chemicals/Pharma,

    25th October 2023

    Amid a severe challenge to maintain cashflow there was an 85% increase in the number of Taiwan companies who took significantly longer to collect overdue payments.

    B2B payment practices trend, Vietnam 2023

    Payment Practices Barometer

    • Vietnam
    • Agriculture,
    • Food,

    25th October 2023

    A staggering 89% of companies polled in Vietnam said the main reason for late payments was liquidity shortages among B2B customers.

    B2B payment practices trend, Hong Kong 2023

    Payment Practices Barometer

    • Hong Kong
    • Consumer Durables,
    • Electronics/ICT,

    25th October 2023

    In Hong Kong there was a 26% increase in companies polled who had to wait longer to collect overdue payments from B2B customers.

    B2B payment practices trend, China 2023

    Payment Practices Barometer

    • China
    • Agriculture,
    • Food,

    25th October 2023

    An increasing number of companies polled in China (+22%) have reported facing cash flow challenges due to poorer payment practices of their B2B customers.

    B2B payment practices trend, Asia 2023

    Payment Practices Barometer

    • China,
    • Hong Kong,
    • Agriculture,
    • Consumer Durables,

    25th October 2023

    70% of Asian companies polled anticipate a demand surge in the coming months, while showing a strong commitment to address payment challenges arising from business-to-business (B2B) trade.