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International Debt Collections Handbook 2021

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.

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Stay on top of your business’ cash flow by gearing up with insightful content. Find reports, guides and recommendations from our experts on how to manage collection of B2B accounts receivable.

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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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    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.

    Reforming Greece - September 2023

    Economic research

    • Greece
    • General economic

    13th September 2023

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

    Can AI offer disruptive opportunities for pharma?

    Market Monitor

    • Austria,
    • Belgium,
    • Chemicals/Pharma

    5th September 2023

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

    Clean Energy Transition: ICT

    Market Monitor

    • Belgium,
    • Canada,
    • Electronics/ICT

    27th July 2023

    Is the ICT industry adding to, or reducing global warming?

    Italian doom loop risk improved

    Economic research

    • Italy
    • General economic

    19th July 2023

    The risk of a doom loop between banks in Italy and the government has decreased

    Regional Economic Outlook Latin America - July 2023

    Economic research

    • Argentina,
    • Brazil,
    • General economic

    18th July 2023

    Latin America's resilience is demonstrated by the stronger macroeconomic policy frameworks, improved banking supervision, and higher official reserves.

    B2B payment practices trends, Australia 2023

    Payment Practices Barometer

    • Australia
    • Agriculture,
    • Food,

    11th July 2023

    Our survey found an average 12% increase in overdue invoices during the past year, and 47% of the total value of B2B sales on credit currently remains unpaid at the due date.

    Economic Outlook - July 2023

    Economic research

    • ,
    • ,
    • General economic

    4th July 2023

    The global economy is moving away from a stagflation scenario into a scenario with low, but positive growth in 2023 and 2024

    Clean Energy Transition: Agri-food

    Market Monitor

    • ,
    • ,
    • Agriculture,
    • Food

    29th June 2023

    Balancing sustainability and efficiency in the agri-food industry

    Global Pharmaceuticals Industry Outlook 2023

    Market Monitor

    • Belgium,
    • China,
    • Chemicals/Pharma

    22nd June 2023

    Atradius sector experts share their insights on the key issues affecting pharma industry growth throughout the world

    B2B payment practices trends Romania 2023

    Payment Practices Barometer

    • Romania
    • Construction,
    • Metals,

    21st June 2023

    To minimise the risk of incurring severe liquidity issues amid late or non-payment by B2B customers, companies polled in Romania took a wide range of measures.

    B2B payment practices trends Slovakia 2023

    Payment Practices Barometer

    • Slovakia
    • Agriculture,
    • Food,

    21st June 2023

    Upward trend of B2B bad debts prompts concern about potential cash flow issues and liquidity shortfalls among companies in Slovakia.

    B2B payment practices trends Bulgaria 2023

    Payment Practices Barometer

    • Bulgaria
    • Chemicals/Pharma,
    • Steel,

    21st June 2023

    A business climate of financial distress can be seen in our survey findings of significantly poorer B2B customer payment behaviour in Bulgaria.

    B2B payment practices trends Hungary 2023

    Payment Practices Barometer

    • Hungary
    • Construction,
    • Machines/Engineering,

    21st June 2023

    Companies polled in Hungary sharpened cash flow focus due to increased B2B customers' credit risk affecting their business.

    B2B payment practices trends Turkey 2023

    Payment Practices Barometer

    • Turkey
    • Electronics/ICT,
    • Automotive/Transport,

    21st June 2023

    A more dynamic approach to selling on credit was found among companies polled in Turkey. Payment terms offered in B2B trade were the longest across our survey of Eastern Europe.

    B2B payment practices trends Poland 2023

    Payment Practices Barometer

    • Poland
    • Agriculture,
    • Food,

    21st June 2023

    Soaring cash flow worries for companies surveyed in Poland amid sharp rise in payment delays in B2B trade on credit.

    B2B payment practices trend, Czech Republic 2023

    Payment Practices Barometer

    • Czech Republic
    • Chemicals/Pharma,
    • Steel,

    21st June 2023

    Cash flow issues remain a major concern for companies polled in the Czech Republic, which said they spent more time and resources on chasing unpaid B2B invoices.

    B2B payment practices trends, Eastern Europe 2023

    Payment Practices Barometer

    • Turkey,
    • Poland,
    • Agriculture,
    • Consumer Durables,

    21st June 2023

    The Atradius Payment Practices Barometer is an annual survey of business-to-business (B2B) payment practices in markets across the world. These are the 2023 survey findings for Eastern Europe.

    Net zero in the power sector

    Economic research

    • China,
    • USA,
    • General economic

    8th June 2023

    The electricity sector is one of the heaviest CO2 emitting sectors. Achieving net zero emissions in 2050 is going to be a daunting task, as it requires a total makeover

    B2B payment practices trend, Austria 2023

    Payment Practices Barometer

    • Austria
    • Chemicals/Pharma,
    • Metals,

    24th May 2023

    Austrian companies respond to poorer payment behavior of B2B customers with a clear downward trend in trading on credit and a marked shortening of payment terms.

    B2B payment practices trend, Italy 2023

    Payment Practices Barometer

    • Italy
    • Agriculture,
    • Food,

    24th May 2023

    Italian businesses tighten their B2B trade credit policy amid a tough domestic landscape featuring a sharp rise in insolvencies.

    B2B payment practices trend, Greece 2023

    Payment Practices Barometer

    • Greece
    • Agriculture,
    • Food,

    24th May 2023

    Greek businesses shorten payment terms offered to B2B customers. This reflects concern about the cost of obtaining new credit required to fill potential liquidity gaps caused by late payments.

    B2B payment practices trend, Finland 2023

    Payment Practices Barometer

    • Finland
    • Construction,
    • Metals,

    24th May 2023

    Nearly 40% of businesses in Finland who applied for trade credit from their suppliers said their requests were rejected. This signals a safety-first approach to trading on credit amid bank squeeze.

    B2B payment practices trend, Germany 2023

    Payment Practices Barometer

    • Germany
    • Chemicals/Pharma,
    • Automotive/Transport,

    24th May 2023

    German companies reported increased reliance on trade credit in B2B transactions to cushion impact of tighter monetary policy on the business.

    B2B payment practices trend, United Kingdom 2023

    Payment Practices Barometer

    • United Kingdom
    • Consumer Durables,
    • Agriculture,

    24th May 2023

    A strong deterioration in the trade credit risk landscape for UK companies was shown by a series of trends in our survey. One major issue was a marked increase in late payments and bad debts.

    B2B payment practices trend, Sweden 2023

    Payment Practices Barometer

    • Sweden
    • Chemicals/Pharma,
    • Consumer Durables,

    24th May 2023

    Swedish companies have strong concerns looking ahead about how they will be affected by new regulations related to European and global climate change goals.

    B2B payment practices trend, Ireland 2023

    Payment Practices Barometer

    • Ireland
    • Construction,
    • Automotive/Transport,

    24th May 2023

    A sharp worsening of B2B customers' payment practices during the past months prompted a range of actions in response by companies polled in Ireland.

    B2B payment practices trend, France 2023

    Payment Practices Barometer

    • France
    • Consumer Durables,
    • Agriculture,

    24th May 2023

    French businesses polled across various sectors acknowledged the value-added benefits of strategic credit management in the current volatile and extremely unpredictable economic environment.

    B2B payment practices trend, Switzerland 2023

    Payment Practices Barometer

    • Switzerland
    • Electronics/ICT,
    • Metals,

    24th May 2023

    Swiss companies express anxiety about the impact of exchange rate swings on the business. They fear that it will create pressure on both export demand and on operating margins.

    B2B payment practices trend, Spain 2023

    Payment Practices Barometer

    • Spain
    • Agriculture,
    • Food,

    24th May 2023

    As the economy faces headwinds chiefly due to weak domestic demand, uncertain exports trend and high borrowings costs, Spanish businesses withstand trade credit risk to strengthen cashflow.

    B2B payment practices trend, The Netherlands 2023

    Payment Practices Barometer

    • Netherlands
    • Construction,
    • Consumer Durables,

    24th May 2023

    Dutch companies’ response to a gradual decline in payment morale of B2B customers during the past months was sharper focus on working capital management.

    B2B payment practices trend, Denmark 2023

    Payment Practices Barometer

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

    24th May 2023

    Sharp downward trend in B2B sales on credit of Danish companies. Key factors are weak domestic demand, strong export headwinds and enhanced perception of the risk of B2B payment default.

    B2B payment practices trends, Western Europe 2023

    Payment Practices Barometer

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

    24th May 2023

    The Atradius Payment Practices Barometer is an annual survey of business-to-business (B2B) payment practices in markets across the world. These are the 2023 survey findings for Western Europe.

    B2B payment practices trend, Belgium 2023

    Payment Practices Barometer

    • Belgium
    • Construction,
    • Consumer Durables,

    24th May 2023

    To fill temporary liquidity gaps and maintain healthy cash flow, 55% of companies polled in Belgium said they requested trade credit from their suppliers as an alternative to bank loans.

    Clean Energy Transition: Transport

    Market Monitor

    • Netherlands,
    • ,
    • Automotive/Transport

    17th May 2023

    Is the global transport industry on a highway to climate hell?

    Turkey battles high inflation ahead of elections

    Economic research

    • Turkey
    • General economic

    10th May 2023

    Regardless of the election result, the next Turkish government faces a complicated set of macroeconomic problems

    Clean Energy Transition: Steel

    Market Monitor

    • Netherlands,
    • ,
    • Steel

    5th May 2023

    Is the steel industry on track to meet the world's climate goals?

    Fears of a banking crisis overdone

    Economic research

    • Algeria,
    • Angola,
    • General economic

    13th April 2023

    Fears of a banking crisis have arisen as several midsized US banks have filed for bankruptcy and Credit Suisse ran into trouble

    Energy transition not a panacea for fuel importers

    Economic research

    • ,
    • ,
    • General economic

    4th April 2023

    The energy transition offers benefits for fuel importers in declining their import bill. Nevertheless, not all their problems are likely to be resolved.

    Insolvencies increase sharply as normality returns

    Economic research

    • Australia,
    • Austria,
    • General economic

    30th March 2023

    Sharp insolvency increases in some major economies in 2023, followed in 2024 by a year of relative stabilisation.