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Acceda a los datos de cobro de deuda a nivel global mediante las publicaciones de AC, incluyendo el Manual de Cobro de Deudas Internacionales, el Estudio Global sobre Cobro y el Informe de Evolución del Sector.
As food processors and retailers demand longer payment terms from their suppliers, a wave of longer payment terms is being created along the supply chain.
The outlook for food exports remains positive, with further demand growth from overseas expected, due to the strong reputation of “Made in Italy” food.
Key challenges for food retailers are the increasingly competitive market environment and the very high wage pressure, which is diminishing profit margins.
The recent profit margin increase is expected to bottom out in the coming months due to a slowdown in inflation and increasing competition in food retail.
The average payment duration in the food industry is 60 days, and the number of payment delays remained low in 2017, with no increase expected in 2018.
Overcapacity remains the main challenge, as the rebalancing of the economy from investment and export-driven growth towards private consumption continues.
The steel and metals sector remains resilient for the time being, but the market environment is turning increasingly difficult with more downside risks.
Demand from construction and automotive as key buyer sectors has been robust in 2017, and steel price increases have been pushed through the supply chain.
