The average time taken for SOLVAY SOLUTIONS UK LIMITED to pay invoices to suppliers has generally increased over the past three periods, with a slight decrease in the most recent period (2022-01-01 to 2022-06-30). The percentage of invoices paid within 30 days has remained relatively consistent, while the percentage of invoices paid between 31 and 60 days has decreased in the most recent period. However, there has been a significant increase in the percentage of invoices paid later than 60 days in the past two periods compared to the first two periods.
The volatility of SOLVAY SOLUTIONS UK LIMITED's average time to pay has been relatively low, with only a 2-day difference between the shortest and longest periods. However, there has been some volatility in the percentage of invoices paid within 30 days, with a 12% difference between the highest and lowest periods. The percentage of invoices paid between 31 and 60 days has also shown some volatility, with a 9% difference between the highest and lowest periods.
The data shows that SOLVAY SOLUTIONS UK LIMITED has generally taken longer to pay invoices to suppliers over the past three periods, with the average time to pay increasing from 68 days to 92 days. However, there has been a slight improvement in the most recent period. The percentage of invoices paid within 30 days has remained consistent at around 6%, while the percentage of invoices paid between 31 and 60 days has decreased from 39% to 19%. The most concerning trend is the significant increase in the percentage of invoices paid later than 60 days, which has almost doubled from 56% to 64%. This suggests that the company may be struggling with their cash flow or facing other financial challenges. It is important for the company to address this issue and work towards paying their invoices in a timely manner to maintain good relationships with their suppliers.
| Reporting Period | Filing Date | Average Time to Pay (days) | Paid within 30 days | Paid 31-60 days | Paid after 60 days | Not Paid within Terms |
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| 01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 2022 | 27 Jul 2022 | 92 | 17% | 19% | 64% | 17% |
| 01 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 | 17 Jan 2022 | 93 | 6% | 23% | 71% | 14% |
| 01 Jan 2021 - 01 Jun 2021 | 22 Jul 2021 | 89 | 5% | 32% | 63% | 13% |
| 01 Jul 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 | 15 Jan 2021 | 77 | 6% | 28% | 66% | 8% |
| 01 Jan 2020 - 30 Jun 2020 | 16 Jul 2020 | 72 | 8% | 35% | 57% | 16% |
| 01 Jul 2019 - 31 Dec 2019 | 27 Jan 2020 | 71 | 8% | 34% | 59% | 38% |
| 01 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 2019 | 23 Jul 2019 | 72 | 6% | 37% | 57% | 45% |
| 01 Jul 2018 - 31 Dec 2018 | 25 Jan 2019 | 70 | 6% | 36% | 58% | 42% |
| 01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 2018 | 30 Jul 2018 | 68 | 5% | 39% | 56% | 45% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
60 days from date of invoice
Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?
No information available
Any other information about payment terms
No additional information
Maximum contractual payment period agreed
120
The company has a dedicated accounts payable helpdesk that offers suppliers support through to query resolution. The team can be contacted by email or phone. There is also a supplier payment portal that allows suppliers to monitor and view all their account information
Has this business signed up to a code of conduct or standards on payment practices?
For example, signatories to The Prompt Payment Code must commit to paying 95% of their invoices within 60 days.
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Does this business offer e-invoicing in relation to qualifying contracts?
This is where suppliers can electronically submit and track invoices. It's not just allowing suppliers to email them an invoice.
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Does this business offer supply chain finance?
This is where a supplier who has submitted an invoice can be paid by a third-party finance provider earlier than the agreed payment date. The business would then pay the finance provider the invoiced sum.
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Under its payment practices and policies, can this business deduct sums from payments under qualifying contracts as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?
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During the reporting period, did the business deduct sums from payments as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?
No information available
Solvay Solutions UK Limited is registered at Oldbury, West Midlands, and its stated business is the manufacture of other chemical products not elsewhere classified. It forms part of the wider Solvay group, a chemicals business tracing its origins to 1863, which produces essential chemicals such as soda ash, peroxides, silica, fluorine chemicals and rare earths. These group products serve as inputs across industries including automotive, electronics, consumer goods, healthcare, food and feed, building and construction, and energy. The wider group reports around 8,400 employees, 43 production sites in 41 countries and net sales of €4.3bn in 2025. The UK entity operates within this international chemicals group rather than as an independent trading concern.
Generated from the company's website and Companies House records. Sources: solvay.com · solvay.com