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-foodMediumMediumMediumHighMediumHigh
AutomotiveHighHighHighHighHighVery high
ChemicalsHighHighHighHighMediumVery highRecent deterioration
ConstructionVery highVery highHighVery highHighVery high
EnergyHighHighMediumMediumMediumMedium
ICTMediumMediumHighHighMediumRecent deteriorationMedium
MetalsHighHighHighHighHighVery high
PaperHighRecent deteriorationHighMediumHighHighHigh
PharmaceuticalsLowLowMediumMediumMediumMedium
RetailMediumMediumHighHighVery highRecent deteriorationHigh
Textile-ClothingHighVery highVery highHighVery highVery high
TransportsMediumVery highHighMediumHighHigh
WoodHighVery highHighHighHighHigh