Publications et études

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

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

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.

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.

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

Supply chain pressures, but higher vehicle sales prices sustain margins

Long payment periods put pressure on smaller suppliers

Sector assessment downgrade as automotive suppliers face major issues

Credit risk situation of automotive suppliers is about to deteriorate

Ongoing issues, but a strong automotive rebound expected in 2022

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

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

Ongoing production delays could impact margins of automotive suppliers

Economic uncertainty hinders external financing for automotive businesses

En 2022, les retards de paiement augmenteront dans l'industrie automobile française, et les défaillances d'entreprises pourraient fortement croître chez les petits fournisseurs.

A sharp increase in automotive insolvencies is expected

Increased credit risk for highly leveraged automotive suppliers

The recovery of automotive businesses margins has slowed down

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.

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.