While there is an improvement of 3.9 points, this data suggests only a marginal positive shift in payment behaviours within the manufacturing industry, which may not be statistically significant across the differing sample sizes. External factors could be a driving factor, with the relative macroeconomic stability of 2025 compared to the pandemic-stricken environment of 2020 possibly playing a role. Consider using a late payment calculator to assess the impact of overdue invoices on your cashflow.
One-line summary: The manufacturing sector experienced a small improvement in payment practices, moving from an average score of 49.2 in 2020 to 53.1 in 2025.