The prospect of a more contracted economic scenario is raising risk and making credit more expensive for Brazilian industrial companies. This situation places accounts payable and supplier management at the center of the financial planning of companies in the sector.
A business consultation conducted by CNI (National Confederation of Industry) and published on August 3, 2026, with data collected in July, revealed that 53% of respondent industrial companies expect to increase their need for financing their commitments over the next three months. This group includes obligations to suppliers, taxes, and operational expenses.
Among companies projecting increased need for financing with suppliers, 55% also expect higher interest rates on these operations, which is likely to further pressure the cash flow of organizations with more costly conditions.
The survey heard from 191 companies in 30 industrial sectors across 20 federative units of the country, between July 13 and 24, 2026.
