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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.

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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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    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.

    Regional Economic Outlook MENA - October 2023

    Economic research

    • Algeria,
    • Egypt,
    • General economic

    13th October 2023

    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.

    Clean Energy Transition: Textiles

    Market Monitor

    • Belgium,
    • Canada,
    • Textiles

    5th October 2023

    Laundering the fashion industry's carbon footprint.

    How to unlock Latin America's potential for nearshoring

    Economic research

    • Argentina,
    • Brazil,
    • General economic

    3rd October 2023

    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.

    Insolvencies adjust back to pre-pandemic levels

    Economic research

    • Australia,
    • Austria,
    • General economic

    26th September 2023

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

    B2B payment practices trend, Canada 2023

    Payment Practices Barometer

    • Canada
    • Agriculture

    18th September 2023

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

    B2B payment practices trend, United States 2023

    Payment Practices Barometer

    • USA
    • Agriculture,
    • Food,

    18th September 2023

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

    B2B payment practices trend, USMCA 2023

    Payment Practices Barometer

    • Canada,
    • Mexico,
    • Agriculture,
    • Food,

    18th September 2023

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

    B2B payment practices trend, Mexico 2023

    Payment Practices Barometer

    • Mexico
    • Chemicals/Pharma,
    • Steel,

    18th September 2023

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