Insights from the MABC Trade & Investment Sub-Committee Survey (April 2026)
Executive Summary
This white paper presents key insights from a targeted survey of MABC Members across services,
manufacturing, logistics, and trading sectors. The objective was to assess the impact of ongoing trade
and economic disruptions on cash flow, operational continuity, and business confidence.
The findings point to a business landscape defined by cautious optimism and underlying resilience, but
with emerging pockets of vulnerability.
Key highlights include:
- 64% of businesses report minor to no cash flow impact
- 42.86% are fully meeting contractual obligations
- 64% express high to very high confidence in recovery
- 50% expect a gradual recovery over the next 6–12 months
However, beneath these positive indicators: - Nearly 30% of firms face significant cash flow pressure
- A critical minority (~14%) require immediate support
- SMEs remain structurally more exposed to prolonged disruption
The data suggests that while the system is stable today, targeted and timely intervention is required to
prevent localized stress from becoming systemic risk.