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

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 producers in advanced markets face demand recovery

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.

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

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.

Demand for clean energy and biofuels expected to grow

Post-pandemic adjustments or an adverse new normal?

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

Growth of renewables presents both opportunity and threat

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

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

Production growth and decreasing food prices, but downside risks remain

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.

A barometer of sustainability change

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

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.

Global output and sales growth pick up in 2024

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

Industry growth decelerating this year

High inflation and interest rates have knocked consumer confidence

Europe and Middle East – Growing on strong foundations

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

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

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.

B2B sales that businesses in Canada made on credit saw a significant drop in the face of heightened credit risk in B2B trade.

The heightened payment risk is prompting businesses polled in the United States to implement a more stringent trade credit policy for B2B transactions.

Companies in North America (USMCA) are ramping up their credit management efforts in response to a surge in delayed payments.

Businesses are actively implementing strategies and measures to alleviate the challenges posed by B2B credit risk.

Greece's recovery from the pandemic has been more dynamic as the country makes progress with ambitious reforms

Atradius Pharmaceuticals Sector Experts share their insights and opinions on how AI will impact the industry.