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Country report The Philippines

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  • Philippines
  • Agriculture,
  • Automotive/Transport,

02 Feb 2015

Since 2012, economic growth has been high, driven by private consumption which accounts for about 70% of the economy. Growth has also been sustained by rising demand for exports.

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    Market Monitor - Focus on steel and metals - Italy

    Market Monitor

    • Italy
    • Metals,
    • Steel

    10 Sep 2015

    The outlook for the industry remains subdued, with many Smaller steel mills struggling with poor operating margins.

    Market Monitor - Focus on steel and metals - India

    Market Monitor

    • India
    • Metals,
    • Steel

    10 Sep 2015

    Land acquisition issues in setting up greenfield projects, delays in environmental clearances, logistics support and external financing remain major issues

    Market Monitor - Focus on steel and metals - Germany

    Market Monitor

    • Germany
    • Metals,
    • Steel

    10 Sep 2015

    German steel producers and distributors are facing structural challenges, as lower steel prices and competition from Asia hit margins.

    Market Monitor - Focus on steel & metals - Netherlands

    Market Monitor

    • Netherlands
    • Metals,
    • Steel

    10 Sep 2015

    Insolvencies have decreased in 2014 and are expected to level off in 2015. The insolvency level in this segment is quite low.

    Market Monitor - Focus on steel and metals - Canada

    Market Monitor

    • Canada
    • Metals,
    • Steel

    10 Sep 2015

    Competition in the sector is high, and there are clear signs of price wars as the industry is struggling with overcapacity and weaker demand.

    Market Monitor - Focus on steel and metals - Belgium

    Market Monitor

    • Belgium
    • Metals,
    • Steel

    10 Sep 2015

    Structural overcapacity in the industry had a negative effect on businesses´ profit margins in 2014, and this negative trend is expected to continue in 2015.

    Economic Research - The Brexit question

    Economic Note

    • United Kingdom
    • General economic

    02 Sep 2015

    Atradius identifies the most likely outcome of the UK’s in-out referendum set for 2017 and the sectors and countries most vulnerable to Brexit.

    Trading safely with Russia webinar

    Trade Successfully With

    • Russia
    • Agriculture,
    • Automotive/Transport,

    31 Aug 2015

    On 15 October 2015, Atradius Credit Insurance hosted a webinar that looked at the opportunities available for trade with Russia and how to safely transact your business.

    Country Report Australia

    Country Report

    • Australia
    • Agriculture,
    • Automotive/Transport,

    03 Aug 2015

    In 2015, Australian business insolvencies are expected to increase slightly by 2% as economic growth slows down and the mining industry faces mounting troubles.

    Insolvency Forecasts August 2015

    Economic Outlook

    • Australia,
    • Austria,
    • General economic

    01 Aug 2015

    The insolvency outlook for 2015 has weakened and difficulties are expected to continue into 2016.

    Market Monitor - Focus on machinery - Japan

    Market Monitor

    • Japan
    • Machines/Engineering

    31 Iul 2015

    The sector benefits from higher machinery investments as the Japanese economic recovery is on track (GDP is expected to grow 1.0% in 2015 and 1.5% in 2016 after a modest contraction in 2014).

    Market Monitor - Focus on machinery - Germany

    Market Monitor

    • Germany
    • Machines/Engineering

    31 Iul 2015

    In 2015 production is expected to increase at around 2%, the same level as in 2014.

    Market Monitor - Focus on machinery - Brazil

    Market Monitor

    • Brazil
    • Machines/Engineering

    31 Iul 2015

    The machinery sector in Brazil is being severely impacted by an economic downturn (Brazilian GDP is expected to contract 1.5% in 2015).

    Market Monitor - Focus on machinery - Czech Republic

    Market Monitor

    • Czech Republic
    • Machines/Engineering

    31 Iul 2015

    Payments in the Czech machinery sector take around 40 days, with ‘days sales outstanding’ (DSO) for smaller businesses of about 50 days.

    Market Monitor - Focus on machinery - USA

    Market Monitor

    • USA
    • Machines/Engineering

    31 Iul 2015

    Compared to other US industries the rate of insolvencies is low in the machinery sector, and it is expected that business failures will level off or even decrease slightly (by about 1%) in H2 of 2015.

    Market Monitor - Focus on machinery - Italy

    Market Monitor

    • Italy
    • Machines/Engineering

    31 Iul 2015

    The outlook for the machinery industry is promising, as the Italian economy is expected to grow 0.6% in 2015 and 0.9% in 2016 after two years of contraction.

    Market Monitor - Focus on machinery - France

    Market Monitor

    • France
    • Machines/Engineering

    31 Iul 2015

    The machinery sector should benefit from the economic rebound in France, with GDP forecast to grow 1.1% in 2015 (after 0.2% in 2014) and stronger growth in industrial production and exports.

    Market Monitor - Focus on machinery - China

    Market Monitor

    • China
    • Machines/Engineering

    31 Iul 2015

    China’s machinery sector has seen high overcapacity: profits of machinery businesses will be squeezed further by fierce competition, as companies have to offer lower prices to keep market shares.

    Market Monitor - Focus on machinery - Sweden

    Market Monitor

    • Sweden
    • Machines/Engineering

    31 Iul 2015

    The Swedish machinery sector has seen many positive developments over the past few years and currently benefits from higher global demand.

    Market Monitor - Focus on machinery - Hungary

    Market Monitor

    • Hungary
    • Machines/Engineering

    31 Iul 2015

    Hungary has become a key production base for automotive majors such as Audi, Daimler (Mercedes-Benz), Suzuki and General Motors.

    MENA Country Report - Jordan

    Country Report

    • United Arab Emirates
    • Agriculture,
    • Automotive/Transport,

    02 Iul 2015

    Jordan’s economic growth is expected to accelerate from 3.1% in 2014 to 4.3% in 2015.

    MENA Country Report - Egypt

    Country Report

    • Egypt
    • Agriculture,
    • Automotive/Transport,

    02 Iul 2015

    In 2015 and 2016 Egypt’s economy is expected to grow by more than 4%, as improved stability in the country will boost domestic demand.

    MENA Country Report - UAE

    Country Report

    • United Arab Emirates
    • Agriculture,
    • Automotive/Transport,

    02 Iul 2015

    Despite the UAE’s overall diversification, the lower oil price is expected to take its toll on economic growth.

    MENA Country Report - Tunisia

    Country Report

    • Tunisia
    • Agriculture,
    • Automotive/Transport,

    02 Iul 2015

    Tunisia’s economy is expected to grow moderately in 2015 and 2016, supported by increased demand from the eurozone.

    MENA Country Report - Saudi Arabia

    Country Report

    • Saudi Arabia
    • Agriculture,
    • Automotive/Transport,

    02 Iul 2015

    Saudi Arabia’s GDP growth is expected to slow down to 3.0% in 2015 following a growth of 3.6% in 2014.

    MENA Country Report - Morocco

    Country Report

    • Morocco
    • Agriculture,
    • Automotive/Transport,

    02 Iul 2015

    An expected rebound in agriculture will lead to higher GDP growth in 2015, forecast to increase 4.6%. Growth is also sustained by increasing exports, mainly to the eurozone.

    MENA Country Report - Kuwait

    Country Report

    • Kuwait
    • Agriculture,
    • Automotive/Transport,

    02 Iul 2015

    In 2015, Kuwait's economic growth is expected to decrease to 1.7% due to the lower oil price and decreased oil production.

    Russia update: economic and industry outlook

    Industry Match-up Reports

    • Russia
    • General economic

    01 Iul 2015

    Concerns in 2014 over an impending crisis in Russia were overblown. But insolvencies have increased and specific industries are affected badly by the ongoing recession.

    Country Report Japan 2015

    Country Report

    • Japan
    • Agriculture,
    • Automotive/Transport,

    30 Iun 2015

    Despite its growing economy, Japan faces major demographic challenges. There is an urgent need to make the labour market more flexible to achieve a sustainable rebound and boost economic performance.

    Country Report Italy

    Country Report

    • Italy
    • Agriculture,
    • Automotive/Transport,

    01 Iun 2015

    After three years of contraction, Italy’s economy is expected to grow by 0.6% in 2015.

    Country Report United Kingdom

    Country Report

    • United Kingdom
    • Agriculture,
    • Automotive/Transport,

    01 Iun 2015

    The UK economy expanded by 2.6% in 2014, the fastest pace of growth since 2007. While consumer spending was the main driver, real fixed investments also increased.

    Country Report Switzerland

    Country Report

    • Switzerland
    • Agriculture,
    • Automotive/Transport,

    01 Iun 2015

    While exports, industrial production and investments are expected to decrease year-on-year in 2015, private consumption is expected to rise 1.1% in 2015.

    Country Report Sweden

    Country Report

    • Sweden
    • Agriculture,
    • Automotive/Transport,

    01 Iun 2015

    The Swedish economy is set to grow by 2.4 % in 2015, with industrial production rebounding after three years of decline. Household consumption and investment growth are expected to continue.

    Country Report Spain

    Country Report

    • Spain
    • Agriculture,
    • Automotive/Transport,

    01 Iun 2015

    Spain’s real fixed investment and industrial production are expected to continue to grow and exports are also expected to accelerate in 2015.

    Country Report The Netherlands

    Country Report

    • Netherlands
    • Agriculture,
    • Automotive/Transport,

    01 Iun 2015

    The rebound of the Dutch economy is expected to accelerate in 2015, with export growth accompanied by a recovery in private consumption, industrial production and investment.

    Country Report Ireland

    Country Report

    • Ireland
    • Agriculture,
    • Automotive/Transport,

    01 Iun 2015

    In 2015, Ireland’s economy is forecast to grow by 3.6%, backed by exports to the US and UK where demand is picking up. Private consumption is expected to increase further.

    Country Report Germany

    Country Report

    • Germany
    • Agriculture,
    • Automotive/Transport,

    01 Iun 2015

    In contrast to previous years when exports provided the main contribution to German economic growth, household consumption is expected to become the key driver in 2015.

    Country Report France

    Country Report

    • France
    • Agriculture,
    • Automotive/Transport,

    01 Iun 2015

    In 2015 the French economy is expected to grow 1.1% as private consumption, manufacturing and exports improve. However, this projected growth rate remains below the forecast eurozone average of 1.4%.

    Country Report Denmark

    Country Report

    • Denmark
    • Agriculture,
    • Automotive/Transport,

    01 Iun 2015

    The Danish economy is expected to rebound further, with a 1.8% expansion forecast for 2015 as private consumption and investment growth accelerate and export growth continues.

    Country Report Belgium

    Country Report

    • Belgium
    • Agriculture,
    • Automotive/Transport,

    01 Iun 2015

    Belgian economic growth accelerated to 1.0% in 2014 after two years of weak performance. This improvement is expected to continue in 2015, with 1.2% growth in GDP forecast.

    Country Report Austria

    Country Report

    • Austria
    • Agriculture,
    • Automotive/Transport,

    01 Iun 2015

    After modest growth in 2013 (up 0.3%) and 2014 (up 0.4%) the Austrian economy is expected to see a modest 0.8% surge in 2015.

    Market Monitor - Chemicals performance - Turkey

    Market Monitor

    • Turkey
    • Chemicals/Pharma

    01 Iun 2015

    There are positive signs for the Turkish chemicals industry. In 2015, the chemicals sector is expected to grow driven by increasing demand and the positive effects of the lower oil prices.

    Market Monitor - Chemicals performance - UK

    Market Monitor

    • United Kingdom
    • Chemicals/Pharma

    01 Iun 2015

    Growth in the chemicals sector is forecast to continue in 2015, on the back of UK’s robust economic performance.

    Market Monitor - Chemicals performance - Switzerland

    Market Monitor

    • Switzerland
    • Chemicals/Pharma

    01 Iun 2015

    Chemicals/pharmaceuticals has been a well performing sector in Switzerland; demand and profit margins are expected to remain stable in 2015.

    Market Monitor - Chemicals performance - Singapore

    Market Monitor

    • Singapore
    • Chemicals/Pharma

    01 Iun 2015

    In 2015, Singapore’s GDP is forecast to grow a modest 3 %, and the production of chemicals is expected to grow at the same rate.

    Market Monitor - Chemicals performance - Mexico

    Market Monitor

    • Mexico
    • Chemicals/Pharma

    01 Iun 2015

    The chemicals sector in Mexico is expected to grow modestly in 2015 due to the country’s lower economic growth (forecast 2.6 % in 2015).

    Market Monitor - Chemicals performance - Netherlands

    Market Monitor

    • Netherlands
    • Chemicals/Pharma

    01 Iun 2015

    In Q1 2015, the Dutch chemicals sector saw an increase in production and exports. Additionally, it is expected that Dutch chemicals businesses ́ investments will increase in 2015.

    Market Monitor - Chemicals performance - Italy

    Market Monitor

    • Italy
    • Chemicals/Pharma

    01 Iun 2015

    In 2015 Italian chemicals production is forecast to grow 1.4 %, due to increasing exports (up 3.2 %) and the first signs of improving domestic demand (up 1.3 %) after four years of contraction.

    Market Monitor - Chemicals performance - Belgium

    Market Monitor

    • Belgium
    • Chemicals/Pharma

    01 Iun 2015

    The Belgian chemicals sector is expected to grow in 2015, helped by a weaker euro, lower oil prices and a eurozone rebound.

    Market Monitor - Chemicals performance - USA

    Market Monitor

    • USA
    • Chemicals/Pharma

    01 Iun 2015

    The chemicals sector is benefiting from the on-going US economic growth. US chemicals production growth is expected to increase 3.7 % in 2015 and 3.9 % in 2016 (after growing 2 % in 2014).