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This year’s Payment Practices Barometer survey reveals that Austria is working hard to overcome the economic impacts of the pandemic. A few indicators were particularly concerning for businesses.

Although the chemicals industry contracted slightly during the pandemic recession, new opportunities are opening up, driven by shifts in customer demand and new technologies.

Residential construction remains the main driver of growth

Construction insolvencies have started to increase again

Structural deficiencies cloud the outlook of French construction industry

Robust rebound of demand, but rising insolvencies expected

Only a modest construction rebound in 2021 and in 2022

Restricted access to bank loans remains a major issue

Very long payment duration remains an issue for the industry

Good prospects, but lack of skilled labour is a structural issue