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Coface’s 2026 Country Risk Handbook: An Essential Guide for Finance and Credit Decision-Makers

Coface has released its 2026 Country & Sector Risk Handbook, a comprehensive guide designed to support business finance and credit leaders navigating a year marked by geopolitical risk, economic fragility, and continued supply chain adjustment. The 2026 edition provides analysis and forecasts for 160 countries and 13 global sectors, drawing on the expertise of Coface’s worldwide economic research network.

As companies face shifting trade relationships, sustained volatility, rising geopolitical risk, and a changing global risk landscape, the handbook equips decision‑makers with the clarity needed to plan, prioritise and protect their operations in 2026. 

 

Key Features of the 2026 Coface Country Risk Handbook 

This year’s Country & Sector Risk Handbook delivers a clear and actionable perspective of the global risk landscape. Highlights include: 

  • Comprehensive country‑by‑country economic forecasts 
  • Sector‑specific risk ratings across 13 core industries 
  • Geopolitical risk analysis and implications for business 
  •  Detailed analysis of supply-chain resilience and environmental constraints 
  • Regional trade trends and their impact on cross-border activity 
  • Expert-led analysis to support decision-making 

 

Expert analysis for informed decision‑making 

The 2026 Country Risk Handbook brings together the expertise of Coface’s global team of economists to provide actionable intelligence for businesses of all sizes. Whether you are entering new markets, assessing trading partners, or managing international exposure, this edition offers vital insights to support strategic planning and protect your operations in an uncertain year ahead. 

 

Download the 2026 Country Risk Handbook 

The full Coface Country & Sector Risk Handbook 2026 is now available for download. 

Stay informed. Reduce uncertainty. Manage political risk effectively. Make confident decisions in 2026 with Coface’s most comprehensive global risk guide. 

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