Payment Delays Among Hong Kong Businesses Persist
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On October 19, 2026, Coface released relevant data from the *Asia-Pacific Payment Survey 2026*. The survey shows that 93% of businesses in Hong Kong experienced late payments over the past 12 months, higher than the Asia-Pacific average of 91%, indicating that economic growth has not yet improved corporate payment behavior. Hong Kong businesses wait an average of 144 days from delivering products to receiving final payment, with the waiting period exceeding 160 days in the transportation, energy, and agriculture sectors. Looking ahead to the next 12 months, 50% of respondents expect payment conditions to deteriorate further, while only 14% of businesses use a structured, analytics-driven approach to payment risk management.
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- Fintech News Hong KongCoface survey: Late payments continue amid Hong Kong's economic growth
The Coface APAC Payment Survey 2026 shows that 93% of businesses in Hong Kong experienced late payments over the past 12 months, higher than the Asia-Pacific average of 91%, as economic growth has yet to improve payment behavior. Businesses waited an average of 144 days from product delivery to final payment, with the transportation, energy and agriculture sectors exceeding 160 days. 50% of respondents expect payment conditions to deteriorate further over the next 12 months, while only 14% use a structured, analytics-driven approach to payment risk management.
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