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-foodHighHighRecent deteriorationHighHighHighHigh
AutomotiveHighHighHighHighHighVery high
ChemicalsHighHighHighHighMediumVery high
ConstructionHighRecent improvementVery highHighVery highVery highVery high
EnergyHighMediumMediumHighLowMedium
ICTMediumMediumHighMediumMediumMedium
MetalsHighHighHighVery highMediumRecent improvementVery high
PaperHighHighMediumHighHighVery high
PharmaceuticalsLowMediumMediumMediumMediumMedium
RetailMediumMediumHighHighHighRecent improvementHigh
Textile-ClothingVery highVery highVery highHighVery highVery high
TransportsMediumVery highHighHighHighHigh
WoodHighVery highHighHighHighHigh