Comparisonof sector risks

Each quarter our economists analyse 13 sectors of activity in 6 regions of the world, combining data relating to Coface's expertise in corporate payment behaviour, forecasts relating to corporate financial data, and economic data likely to have an impact on the sectors.

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Comparative table of risk assessments by sectors
SectorAsia-PacificCentral & Eastern EuropeLatin AmericaMiddle East & TürkiyeNorth AmericaWestern Europe
Agri-foodHighMediumMediumHighMediumHigh
AutomotiveHighMediumHighHighHighHigh
ChemicalsHighHighHighHighRecent deteriorationMediumHigh
ConstructionVery highVery highHighVery highHighVery high
EnergyHighHighHighMediumRecent improvementMediumMedium
ICTMediumMediumHighHighLowRecent improvementMedium
MetalsHighHighHighHighHighHigh
PaperMediumHighMediumMediumHighHighRecent improvement
PharmaceuticalsLowLowMediumMediumMediumMedium
RetailMediumMediumHighRecent improvementHighHighHigh
Textile-ClothingHighVery highVery highVery highRecent deteriorationVery highVery high
TransportsMediumRecent improvementVery highHighMediumRecent improvementHighHigh
WoodHighVery highHighHighHighHigh