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-foodHighRecent deteriorationMediumHighRecent deteriorationHighMediumHigh
AutomotiveHighHighHighHighHighVery high
ChemicalsHighHighHighHighMediumVery high
ConstructionVery highVery highHighVery highVery highRecent deteriorationVery high
EnergyHighMediumRecent improvementMediumMediumMediumMedium
ICTMediumLowRecent improvementHighMediumRecent improvementMediumMedium
MetalsHighHighHighHighHighVery high
PaperHighHighMediumHighHighHigh
PharmaceuticalsLowLowMediumMediumMediumMedium
RetailMediumMediumMediumRecent improvementHighVery highHigh
Textile-ClothingVery highRecent deteriorationVery highVery highHighVery highVery high
TransportsMediumVery highHighMediumHighHigh
WoodHighVery highHighHighHighHigh