Trade Cycle Calculator

Use our calculator to gain a greater understanding of your import trade cycle. It will help you identify the length of your trade cycle, and determine the period for which you may require finance. Complete all the boxes below and click 'Calculate' Importer places order and opens Documentary Credit This is day 1   Goods are shipped by your supplier Approx. days after you order goods/open Documentary Credit Payment is made by you Approx. days after goods shipped Goods received by you Approx. days after goods shipped Goods processed by you and invoiced to your buyer Approx. days after you receive them When is payment expected to be received from your buyer? Approx. days after invoice date © Copyright HSBC Bank plc 2024. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.