Coface Country Risk

Coface Country Risk in International Trade

Meaning of Coface Country Risk, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): Country risk classification provided by the French company COFACE (Compagnie Française d'Assurance pour le Commerce Extérieur), world leader in export insurance that is very useful to know the country risk and the business climate in 160 countries. It offers a classification of 7 levels of risk from very low to very high (A1, A2, A3, A4, B, C, D). From level A2 is advisable to take precautions and cover the risk, and levels C and D discourage investment operations. The 160 country evaluations are based on macroeconomic, financial and political data regularly updated and are made freely available through COFACE website. It also provides relevant macroeconomic information and a Strengths/Weaknesses Analysis of the economy of each country. See country risk. Website.