The Supplier Terms Survey collected 644 responses between 1 June and 30 September 2026, exceeding its goal of 600. The findings sit within a wider Trade Council evidence base on payment terms and tariffs affecting small traders.
600 survey responses — completed with 644: 644 of 600 responses
Key findings
- Small traders can face payment terms that leave them waiting for money they need to pay suppliers, workers and other operating costs.
- The campaign was a survey: it invited evidence about supplier terms and aimed to build a broader record than isolated accounts could provide.
- The clearest finding from this campaign is its reach against the response target: 644 responses, 44 above the goal of 600.