Publications

Ongoing output growth in 2022, but downside risks for some segments

Rising insolvencies in the food service segment expected

Recovery of food demand from hospitality remains shaky

Stable prospects for food producers and processors despite certain challenges

The low level of food business failures persists

Rising insolvencies in some food segments expected

Bakeries and meat processors struggling with higher input prices

Positive performance outlook despite some downside risks

Resilient sector performance so far, but downside risks remain

L'émergence de nouveaux variants plus contagieux de la Covid-19 et la réimposition rapide de restrictions par les gouvernements continuent perturber la reprise économique mondiale.

Brazil's public finances are stuck in a vicious cycle but the comprehensive reforms needed to break out will be difficult.

La plupart des entreprises interrogées en Europe de l'Est prévoient une croissance en 2022. Toutefois, ces perspectives optimistes sont assombries par des risques de dégradation.

Despite a fairly robust GDP growth outlook for next year, confidence of the businesses polled across Bulgaria is muted.

Most of the Czech businesses polled opted to manage customer credit risk internally. However, and despite their efforts, many were not successful at containing year-on-year increases in DSO.

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