Agriculture tops bankruptcy list

Sofia. A recent survey of Kofas Bulgaria reveals that bankruptcy rates have been most buoyant in the agriculture and forestry sector in H1 this year. The percentage of insolvent companies operating in the sector stands at 19.7% against 28% for the entire 2006.

In the list of bankruptcies then come the food, beverage and tobacco industry – 7.5%, followed by transport – 5.8% and tourism (hotels and restaurants) – 3.5%.