Atradius Survey: CEE Late Payments
Analysis based on 11 articles · First reported Jun 17, 2026 · Last updated Jun 17, 2026
The widespread late payments and liquidity issues in Central and Eastern Europe, as highlighted by the Atradius survey, indicate a challenging economic environment. This could lead to increased credit risk for businesses, potentially impacting trade credit insurance providers like Atradius and increasing demand for external financing, which may be more costly due to rising interest rates.
Atradius published its Payment Practices Barometer Central and Eastern Europe on June 17, 2026, revealing that 83% of suppliers in Central and Eastern Europe are affected by late payments, with nearly one in three invoices overdue. Silvia Ungaro, Senior Advisor at Atradius, explained that sticky inflation, rising costs, and uncertainty are creating a widening liquidity gap, leading to reduced liquidity headroom, challenges in cash flow planning, and rising financing needs for businesses. Companies are increasingly relying on external financing, but higher borrowing costs could intensify liquidity struggles, creating a cycle of pressure from weaker customer credit quality and delayed payments.
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