INDUSTRY
AGRICULTURE
The agricultural sector employs approximately 28% of the world’s population and provides nutrition to 8 billion people. However, global agriculture faces several challenges, including seasonality, fluctuating crop yields, high energy consumption, and the uncertainties caused by climate change. Tackling these challenges requires a substantial financial investment within the sector.
Industry factsheet
The agriculture industry involves the cultivation of crops and the rearing of animals for food, fiber, medicinal plants, and other products used to sustain and enhance human life. Key areas include crop production, livestock farming, agrochemicals, agricultural machinery, and food processing. It encompasses a vast range of activities from small-scale organic farms to large agribusinesses.
EUROPE TURNOVER
MAIN CURRENCY
DOMESTIC TRADE
FOREIGN TRADE
SUPPLY CHAIN TEARING
€ 10 T
$
60%
40%
3+
EUROPE TURNOVER
€ 10 T
MAIN CURRENCY
$
DOMESTIC TRADE
60%
FOREIGN TRADE
40%
SUPPLY CHAIN TEARING
3+
Notable companies
Creditworthiness
Generally assessed as moderate, with variations depending on the company’s scale, market position, and operational efficiency. Large agribusinesses like Cargill and ADM typically hold higher credit ratings (BBB or above), while smaller farms and suppliers may have more variable ratings.
Geographic distribution, %
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DSO
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Working capital challenges
Agricultural businesses encounter significant cash outflows during planting and harvesting seasons, while revenue from crop sales may be delayed or unexpectedly influenced by the status quo of the supply chains, weather conditions, and consumer trends.
- Weather and climate dependencies
- High operational costs
- Seasonal cash flow variations
- Managing global supply chains
- Fluctuating commodity prices
Invoice sizes
€500,000
Maximum
€20,000
Average
€ 500
Minimum
Turnover size distribution
Agricultural companies, Europe, %
No Data Found
Economic outlook
The agriculture industry is expected to grow moderately, driven by rising global food demand, technological advancements in farming, and sustainable agricultural practices. Climate change, trade policies, and innovation in agri-tech will significantly influence the sector. Challenges include market volatility and regulatory changes.
Top invoicing currencies
- US Dollar
- EURO
- Chinese Yuan
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