Executive Summary

This report provides detailed information on Trade Finance from corporates in Europe, covering topics such as product demand, quality perception, recovery of trade flows, drivers of corporate buying behavior, sustainable trade finance, and capabilities in specific product areas.

Methodology

Between March and September 2025, Crisil Coalition Greenwich conducted 522 interviews with corporates with annual revenues of €500 million or more across Austria, Belgium, Denmark, England, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Northern Ireland, Norway, Portugal, Republic of Ireland, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland. Interview topics included product demand, quality of coverage and capabilities specific to trade finance.