INDUSTRY
Industrial & electronics manufacturing
A major player in the global economy, the industrial and electronics manufacturing has been steadily growing. Since 2022, the industry has faced rising production costs due to increased fossil fuel prices, supply chain issues, and raw material constraints, resulting in a slight revenue drop and a longer cash cycle. However, driven by digitization, the industry is well-positioned for continued expansion.
Industry factsheet
Industrial and Electronics Manufacturing includes the production of machinery, equipment, and electronic products used in various industries, including consumer electronics, industrial machinery, and IT hardware.
GLOBAL TURNOVER
MAIN CURRENCY
DOMESTIC TRADE
FOREIGN TRADE
SUPPLY CHAIN TEARING
€ 800 B
€
45%
55%
5+
GLOBAL TURNOVER
€ 800 B
MAIN CURRENCY
€
DOMESTIC TRADE
45%
FOREIGN TRADE
55%
SUPPLY CHAIN TEARING
5+
Notable companies
Creditworthiness
Generally high for major players like Siemens and Bosch (AA or above), with variability in smaller companies based on technological innovation and market demand.
Geographic distribution, %
No Data Found
DSO
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Working capital challenges
According to a 2023 analysis by HighRadius, industrial and electronics manufacturing sector has recently experienced a 2-day increase in CCC. While AR have decreased by 2%, AP has grown by 6%.
- Rapid technological changes
- High R&D costs
- Managing global supply chains
- Inventory obsolescence
- Currency exchange risks
Invoice sizes
€2,000,000
Maximum
€75,000
Average
€ 1,000
Minimum
Turnover size distribution
I&EM companies, Europe, %
No Data Found
Economic outlook
The sector will benefit from advances in automation, IoT, and AI. The demand for smart devices, renewable energy equipment, and industrial automation solutions will drive growth. Trade tensions and supply chain issues remain risks.
Top invoicing currencies
- US Dollar
- EURO
- Japanese Yen
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