Publications

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

MENA’s enormous trade potential is bolstered by a proactive trade shift towards fast-growing regions like Asia. This move is accompanied by a geopolitical reorientation in the same direction.

Laundering the fashion industry's carbon footprint.

Structural trade weaknesses could prevent Latin American & Caribbean from seizing the opportunities of nearshoring, but focusing on the energy transition could be key to unlocking full potential.

The increase in insolvencies continues at an accelerated pace in 2023, followed by a more tempered increase in 2024.