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APAC Country Report Singapore 2018

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  • Singapore
  • Agriculture,
  • Automotive/Transport,

13th March 2018

In 2018 the economic performance will be impacted by weaker demand from China and lower domestic demand due to weaker residential construction activity.

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    NAFTA Country Report Mexico 2018

    Country report

    • Mexico
    • Agriculture,
    • Automotive/Transport,

    16th January 2018

    Mexico seems to be quite resilient in dealing with the uncertainty brought by the NAFTA renegotiations due to its strong economic fundamentals.

    NAFTA Country Report Panama 2018

    Country report

    • Panama
    • Agriculture,
    • Automotive/Transport,

    16th January 2018

    Panama´s economy is small, very open, highly diversified, fully dollarized and highly competitive by regional standards. However, challenges remain.

    NAFTA Country Report USA 2018

    Country report

    • USA
    • Agriculture,
    • Automotive/Transport,

    16th January 2018

    The US administration´s trade policy remains a downside risk, not just for trading partners, but also for the US economy itself.

    Promising Markets for 2018

    Economic research

    • Colombia,
    • Costa Rica,
    • Agriculture,
    • Automotive/Transport,

    11th January 2018

    The economic recovery in emerging market economies is expected to continue strengthening in 2018 and these markets could present opportunities for business.

    Veelbelovende opkomende markten voor 2018

    Economic research

    • Colombia,
    • Costa Rica,
    • General economic

    11th January 2018

    Het economisch herstel van opkomende markten zal in 2018 naar verwachting verder aan kracht winnen.

    Market Monitor Food United Kingdom 2017

    Market Monitor

    • United Kingdom
    • Food

    12th December 2017

    Due tot the inability to absorb higher input costs and increased pressure on margins, both payment delays and insolvencies have increased in 2017.

    Market Monitor Food Brazil 2017

    Market Monitor

    • Brazil
    • Food

    12th December 2017

    The outlook for the Brazilian food sector is benign, due to an ongoing economic rebound and robust demand from China as largest food export market.

    Market Monitor Food France 2017

    Market Monitor

    • France
    • Food

    12th December 2017

    Commodity price increases have added pressure on many food manufacturers, stuck between farmers demanding higher prices and powerful retail chains.

    Market Monitor Food Netherlands 2017

    Market Monitor

    • Netherlands
    • Food

    12th December 2017

    Average payment duration in the food sector is 40 days, and the amount of payment delays and insolvencies remains low compared to other Dutch industries.

    Market Monitor Food Germany 2017

    Market Monitor

    • Germany
    • Food

    12th December 2017

    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.

    Market Monitor Food Italy 2017

    Market Monitor

    • Italy
    • Food

    12th December 2017

    The outlook for food exports remains positive, with further demand growth from overseas expected, due to the strong reputation of “Made in Italy” food.

    Market Monitor Food Hungary 2017

    Market Monitor

    • Hungary
    • Food

    12th December 2017

    Key challenges for food retailers are the increasingly competitive market environment and the very high wage pressure, which is diminishing profit margins.

    Market Monitor food Ireland 2017

    Market Monitor

    • Ireland
    • Food

    12th December 2017

    A hard Brexit remains a major threat to the Irish food sector, despite ongoing efforts of food exporters to diversify shipments away from Britain.

    Market Monitor food Portugal 2017

    Market Monitor

    • Portugal
    • Food

    12th December 2017

    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.

    Market Monitor food Spain 2017

    Market Monitor

    • Spain
    • Food

    12th December 2017

    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.

    Global Economic Outlook - November 2017

    Economic research

    • Algeria,
    • Angola,
    • General economic

    21st November 2017

    Global economic momentum, which began picking up in H2 of 2016, has solidified through the year. However, now is not a time for complacency.

    Market Monitor Steel China 2017

    Market Monitor

    • China
    • Metals,
    • Steel

    14th November 2017

    Overcapacity remains the main challenge, as the rebalancing of the economy from investment and export-driven growth towards private consumption continues.

    Market Monitor Steel Germany 2017

    Market Monitor

    • Germany
    • Metals,
    • Steel

    14th November 2017

    The steel and metals sector remains resilient for the time being, but the market environment is turning increasingly difficult with more downside risks.

    Market Monitor Steel United Kingdom 2017

    Market Monitor

    • United Kingdom
    • Metals,
    • Steel

    14th November 2017

    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.

    Market Monitor Steel USA 2017

    Market Monitor

    • USA
    • Metals,
    • Steel

    14th November 2017

    While in general insolvencies are not expected to rise sharply, an increase in business failures in Puerto Rico and the Houston area cannot be ruled out.

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