2025年奥地利B2B支付实践趋势

B2B paymentpractices trends In this report About the Atradius The Atradius Payment Practices Barometer is an annual survey ofbusiness-to-business (B2B) payment practices in markets across the Our survey gives you the opportunity to hear directly from businessestrading on credit with B2B customers about how they are coping withevolving trends in customer payment behaviour. Staying informedabout these trends is vital because it helps to identify emerging shifts in Businesses operating in – or planning to enter – the markets andindustries covered by our survey can gain valuable insights from ourreports, which also shed light on the challenges and risks companies This report presents the survey results forAustria. The survey was conducted between the end of Q1 and the beginning ofQ2 2025. The findings should therefore be viewed with this in mind. B2B paymentpractices trends Companies struggle with liquidity pressure amid B2B Payment delays from business-to-business (B2B) customers remain aclear challenge for companies in Austria. 44% of B2B invoices areoverdue across the various industries, while 6% turned intounrecoverable bad debts in recent months. This highlights concernabout potential cash flow disruptions, particularly amid ongoingeconomic uncertainties. Customers pay invoices late due to financial Our survey found that 42% of B2B sales in Austria are currently beingtransacted on credit, which represents a moderate increase comparedto the previous year and reflects a continued reliance on credit as a toolfor managing customer relationships. Payment terms for most The stability of payment policies contributed to Days Sales Outstanding(DSO) remaining relatively consistent in the past few months,businesses able to receive payments within a predictable timeframe.However, consistent collection timings mean that a significant number To bridge liquidity gaps Austrian businesses most often look to bankloans and internal funding. Both methods, while effective in providingshort-term relief, highlight the challenges businesses face in managingcash flow and sustaining operations without compromising their long- Key figures and charts Austria Austria % of the total value of B2B invoices paid on time, What are the top 4 reasons your B2B customers payinvoices late?(% of respondents - multiple responses) Source: Atradius Payment Practices Barometer Austria –2025 Austria Austria % of respondents reporting changes in Days SalesOutstanding (DSO)* over the past 12 months What are the main sources of financing that yourcompany used during the past 12 months? 41% Bank loans41% Internal funds37% Trade credit(% of respondents - multiple response) (% of respondents) Looking ahead Insolvency risk worry prompts move towards A widespread mood of uncertainty about the economic and tradingenvironment is reflected in a circumspect view among Austiancompanies about future insolvency risks. 43% of businesses tell usthey expect higher insolvency risk in the year ahead, while 49%anticipate no significant change. There is also caution about the Inventory days are expected to either stay the same or improveslightly, underpinned by guarded optimism surrounding salesperformance. However, despite hopes for improved turnover,profitability expectations remain muted. Ongoing cost pressures and Most businesses also expect Days Payable Outstanding (DPO) toremain stable, reflecting an effort to maintain reliable supplierrelationships. Among the minority who foresee changes, manybelieve these will come from suppliers requesting faster payments to The majority of companies in Austria continue to mitigate paymentrisk through a combination of internal provisioning and outsourcedcredit management. While internal provisioning remains thepreferred approach, there is growing recognition that this alone mayfall short amid emerging B2B trade challenges. As companies facemounting pressure to carefully manage cash flow, all this underlines Key industry insights Machinery 40% of B2B sales are conducted on credit by machinery companies,and while most have kept credit offerings stable some firms haveextended payment terms. This reflects a cautious attempt to supportcustomer relationships while managing liquidity risks. Currently, 20%of B2B invoices are overdue, and bad debts account for 4% of invoices.Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) remains consistent for most Bank loans are the primary source of short-term funding to bridge Companies continue to mitigate payment risks through a combinationof internal provisioning, setting aside financial reserves for bad debt,and outsourced credit management. Businesses are divided on theoutlook for insolvency risk, with no significant difference in the Austria - Machinery Top 5 challenges companies face when offering credit to B2B customers Assessing customer creditworthiness Bad debts Austria - Machinery Key industry figures Key industry insights Steel and metals Amid a largely unpred