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-foodMediumRecent improvementMediumMediumHighMediumHigh
AutomotiveHighMediumHighHighHighHigh
ChemicalsHighHighHighHighMediumHigh
ConstructionVery highVery highHighVery highHighVery high
EnergyHighHighHighMediumMediumMedium
ICTMediumMediumHighHighLowMedium
MetalsHighHighHighHighHighHigh
PaperMediumHighMediumHighRecent deteriorationHighHigh
PharmaceuticalsLowLowMediumMediumMediumMedium
RetailMediumMediumHighHighHighHigh
Textile-ClothingHighVery highVery highHighRecent improvementVery highVery high
TransportsMediumVery highHighMediumHighHigh
WoodHighVery highHighHighHighHigh