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.

Comparative table of risk assessments by sectors
SectorAsia-PacificCentral & Eastern EuropeLatin AmericaMiddle East & TurkeyNorth AmericaWestern Europe
Agri-foodHighRecent deteriorationMediumRecent improvementMediumHighMediumHigh
AutomotiveHighHighHighHighHighHigh
ChemicalsHighHighHighMediumMediumHigh
ConstructionVery highVery highHighVery highHighVery high
EnergyHighHighHighHighMediumMediumRecent improvement
ICTMediumMediumHighHighMediumMedium
MetalsHighHighHighHighHighHigh
PaperMediumHighMediumMediumHighVery highRecent deterioration
PharmaceuticalsLowLowMediumMediumMediumMedium
RetailMediumHighVery highHighHighHigh
Textile-ClothingHighVery highVery highHighVery highVery high
TransportsHighVery highHighHighHighHigh
WoodHighVery highRecent deteriorationHighHighHighHigh