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Debt Collection Handbook

  • Argentina,
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  • 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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    Pharmaceuticals Industry Trends Italy - 2022

    Market Monitor

    • Italy
    • Chemicals/Pharma

    15th March 2022

    High days sales outstanding in the wholesalers segment

    Pharmaceuticals Industry Trends Ireland - 2022

    Market Monitor

    • Ireland
    • Chemicals/Pharma

    15th March 2022

    A major drug production hub with good growth prospects

    Pharmaceuticals Industry Trends Switzerland - 2022

    Market Monitor

    • Switzerland
    • Chemicals/Pharma

    15th March 2022

    Business margins expected to increase again in 2022

    Pharmaceuticals Industry Trends Brazil - 2022

    Market Monitor

    • Brazil
    • Chemicals/Pharma

    15th March 2022

    Stable profit margins despite inflationary pressures

    Pharmaceuticals Industry Trends Spain - 2022

    Market Monitor

    • Spain
    • Chemicals/Pharma

    15th March 2022

    Good growth prospects, but also constraints due to lower public healthcare spend

    Pharmaceuticals Industry Trends Belgium - 2022

    Market Monitor

    • Belgium
    • Chemicals/Pharma

    15th March 2022

    Sharp output growth in 2021 due to vaccine production

    Turkish GDP growth slows down amid soaring inflation

    Country report

    • Turkey
    • General economic

    18th February 2022

    Turkish GDP growth slows down amid soaring inflation and currency volatility

    Promising markets for 2022

    Economic research

    • Taiwan
    • Agriculture,
    • Automotive/Transport,

    10th February 2022

    While the global economic recovery from the pandemic is bumpy, we identify five bright spots for export opportunities

    Petrodollars boost MENA's private sector

    Economic research

    • Algeria,
    • Egypt,
    • General economic

    8th February 2022

    Economic growth in the oil-rich Gulf region is outpacing that of its energy-importing neighbours. Petrodollars give an extra boost to the economic rebound in MENA.

    Debt-for-climate: hitting three crises with one shot?

    Economic research

    • ,
    • ,
    • General economic

    3rd February 2022

    Many low-income countries face a triple crisis: the Covid-19 pandemic, rising debt levels and climate change. To tackle these challenges at once one of the solutions could be a debt-for-climate swap.

    Robust growth outlook for India's economy in 2022

    Country report

    • India
    • General economic

    1st February 2022

    Robust growth outlook for India's economy in 2022, provided vaccination rollout is accelerated

    Global Economic Outlook - January 2022

    Economic research

    • ,
    • ,
    • General economic

    25th January 2022

    The pandemic is not yet over but economies around the world are learning to live with it.

    Food Industry Trends USA - 2022

    Market Monitor

    • USA
    • Food

    20th January 2022

    Consumers have to bear the surge in food production costs

    Food Industry Trends UK - 2022

    Market Monitor

    • United Kingdom
    • Food

    20th January 2022

    Higher credit risk for the meat and food services segments

    Food Industry Trends Germany - 2022

    Market Monitor

    • Germany
    • Food

    20th January 2022

    Rising insolvencies in the meat and food services segments expected

    Food Industry Trends France - 2022

    Market Monitor

    • France
    • Food

    20th January 2022

    Further growth in 2022, but mounting troubles for the meat segment

    Food Industry Trends Italy - 2022

    Market Monitor

    • Italy
    • Food

    20th January 2022

    Ongoing output growth in 2022, but downside risks for some segments

    Food Industry Trends Netherlands - 2022

    Market Monitor

    • Netherlands
    • Food

    20th January 2022

    Rising insolvencies in the food service segment expected

    Food Industry Trends Spain - 2022

    Market Monitor

    • Spain
    • Food

    20th January 2022

    Recovery of food demand from hospitality remains shaky

    Food Industry Trends Australia - 2022

    Market Monitor

    • Australia
    • Food

    20th January 2022

    Stable prospects for food producers and processors despite certain challenges

    Food Industry Trends Canada - 2022

    Market Monitor

    • Canada
    • Food

    20th January 2022

    The low level of food business failures persists

    Food Industry Trends Denmark - 2022

    Market Monitor

    • Denmark
    • Food

    20th January 2022

    Rising insolvencies in some food segments expected

    Food Industry Trends Ireland - 2022

    Market Monitor

    • Ireland
    • Food

    20th January 2022

    Bakeries and meat processors struggling with higher input prices

    Food Industry Trends Poland - 2022

    Market Monitor

    • Poland
    • Food

    20th January 2022

    Positive performance outlook despite some downside risks

    Food Industry Trends Indonesia - 2022

    Market Monitor

    • Indonesia
    • Food

    20th January 2022

    Resilient sector performance so far, but downside risks remain

    Brazil's vicious cycle: breaking out will be hard to do

    Economic research

    • Brazil
    • General economic

    7th December 2021

    Brazil's public finances are stuck in a vicious cycle but the comprehensive reforms needed to break out will be difficult.

    Eastern Europe: buoyant business mood tempered by risk

    Payment Practices Barometer

    • Bulgaria,
    • Czech Republic,
    • Agriculture,
    • Automotive/Transport,

    1st December 2021

    Most of the businesses polled in Eastern Europe predict growth in 2022. However, this optimistic outlook is tempered by the acknowledgement of downside risks.

    Bulgaria: ongoing impacts of pandemic cloud outlook

    Payment Practices Barometer

    • Bulgaria
    • Agriculture,
    • Automotive/Transport,

    1st December 2021

    Despite a fairly robust GDP growth outlook for next year, confidence of the businesses polled across Bulgaria is muted.

    Czech Republic: upbeat businesses eye DSO containment

    Payment Practices Barometer

    • Czech Republic
    • Chemicals/Pharma,
    • Consumer Durables,

    1st December 2021

    Most of the Czech businesses polled opted to manage customer credit risk internally. However, and despite their efforts, many were not successful at containing year-on-year increases in DSO.

    Hungary: improving payment practice reflect upbeat mood

    Payment Practices Barometer

    • Hungary
    • Agriculture,
    • Consumer Durables,

    1st December 2021

    As B2B payments behaviour improves in Hungary, there is still a hint of caution voiced by the businesses we interviewed in the country.

    Poland: businesses emerge from pandemic recession

    Payment Practices Barometer

    • Poland
    • Agriculture,
    • Chemicals/Pharma,

    1st December 2021

    Amid predictions of growth, businesses surveyed in Poland reported having struggled with rising credit management and debt collection costs in recent times.

    Romania: cash dominates as businesses shun trade credit

    Payment Practices Barometer

    • Romania
    • Chemicals/Pharma,
    • Construction

    1st December 2021

    Businesses polled in Romania favoured the surety of cash sales this year. However, this put them at a disadvantage in a global market place where credit terms are a competitive tool.

    Slovakia: credit insurance widespread

    Payment Practices Barometer

    • Slovakia
    • Agriculture,
    • Consumer Durables,

    1st December 2021

    Most of the businesses polled in Slovakia reported a decline in late payments. This highly reflects the widespread adoption of credit insurance amongst local businesses polled.

    Turkey: cash sales and credit insurance protect books

    Payment Practices Barometer

    • Turkey
    • Chemicals/Pharma,
    • Consumer Durables,

    1st December 2021

    Promising predictions for Turkey in 2022. This can also be seen in the results of this year's survey on local corporate payment practices.

    Automotive Industry Trends United States - 2021

    Market Monitor

    • USA
    • Automotive/Transport

    29th November 2021

    Supply chain pressures, but higher vehicle sales prices sustain margins

    Automotive Industry Trends China - 2021

    Market Monitor

    • China
    • Automotive/Transport

    29th November 2021

    Long payment periods put pressure on smaller suppliers

    Automotive Industry Trends Germany - 2021

    Market Monitor

    • Germany
    • Automotive/Transport

    29th November 2021

    Sector assessment downgrade as automotive suppliers face major issues

    Automotive Industry Trends United Kingdom - 2021

    Market Monitor

    • United Kingdom
    • Automotive/Transport

    29th November 2021

    Credit risk situation of automotive suppliers is about to deteriorate

    Automotive Industry Trends Spain - 2021

    Market Monitor

    • Spain
    • Automotive/Transport

    29th November 2021

    Ongoing issues, but a strong automotive rebound expected in 2022

    Automotive Industry Trends France - 2021

    Market Monitor

    • France
    • Automotive/Transport

    29th November 2021

    Cash flow and margins of many automotive suppliers are under pressure

    Automotive Industry Trends Italy - 2021

    Market Monitor

    • Italy
    • Automotive/Transport

    29th November 2021

    The shift to e-mobility is a major challenge for many suppliers

    Automotive Industry Trends Japan - 2021

    Market Monitor

    • Japan
    • Automotive/Transport

    29th November 2021

    Stable credit risk situation for the time being, but downside risks remain

    Automotive Industry Trends Sweden - 2021

    Market Monitor

    • Sweden
    • Automotive/Transport

    29th November 2021

    Ongoing production delays could impact margins of automotive suppliers

    Automotive Industry Trends Brazil - 2021

    Market Monitor

    • Brazil
    • Automotive/Transport

    29th November 2021

    Economic uncertainty hinders external financing for automotive businesses

    Automotive Industry Trends Czech Republic - 2021

    Market Monitor

    • Czech Republic
    • Automotive/Transport

    29th November 2021

    A sharp increase in automotive insolvencies is expected

    Automotive Industry Trends South Korea - 2021

    Market Monitor

    • South Korea
    • Automotive/Transport

    29th November 2021

    Increased credit risk for highly leveraged automotive suppliers

    Automotive Industry Trends Mexico - 2021

    Market Monitor

    • Mexico
    • Automotive/Transport

    29th November 2021

    The recovery of automotive businesses margins has slowed down

    Spain: use of credit insurance protects businesses

    Payment Practices Barometer

    • Spain
    • Agriculture,
    • Construction,

    24th November 2021

    Spain expects elevated insolvency levels in 2022. Businesses polled in the country reveal an increased appetite for the use of credit insurance over the coming months.

    Italy: insolvencies on the rise, but confidence remains

    Payment Practices Barometer

    • Italy
    • Agriculture,
    • Food,

    24th November 2021

    Despite further deterioration of the insolvency environment in Italy over the coming months, economy has started to grow again and with that business confidence in the future.

    Western Europe: bracing for heightened insolvency risk

    Payment Practices Barometer

    • Austria,
    • Belgium,
    • Agriculture,
    • Automotive/Transport,

    24th November 2021

    Global insolvencies are expected to climb 33% in 2022. All major regions should be affected. Businesses should brace for higher insolvency risks.