Trade Payments Analysis

D&B's quarterly Trade Payments Analysis provides sector and state-based analysis of payment trends and their impacts on business.

Business-to-Business Trade Payments - June Quarter

The pressure on Australian businesses continues with payment terms at a seven year high and almost four weeks past the standard term.

Download the Jun-08 report (737KB)

Business-to-Business Trade Payments - March Quarter

Australian businesses are being forced to take another hit to their cash flow as business-to-business payment terms blow out amidst tougher economic conditions.

Download the Mar-08 report (702KB)

Business-to-Business Trade Payments - December Quarter

Throughout 2007 the domestic economy performed well however 2008 looks set to be more challenging with lagging trade payments, interest rates, inflationary pressure and a tightening credit market expected to impact businesses over the coming twelve months. 

Download the Dec-07 report.pdf (482KB)

Business-to-Business Trade Payments - September Quarter

Australia's late payment problem continues with the latest figures in D&B's quarterly trade payments analysis revealing that companies are paying their bills more than three weeks past the due date.

Download the Sept-07 report.pdf (779KB)

Business-to-Business Trade Payments - June Quarter

Business-to-business trade payments are showing signs of improvement but they continue to negatively impact Australian businesses by remaining at an alarmingly high level of 53.1 days.

Download the Jun-07 report.pdf (700KB)