Coface Business Information solutions provide the insights needed to strengthen agrifood supply chains, allow businesses to expand with confidence, and mitigate risks both new and old.
The agrifood industry: Thriving in a changing world
The agrifood industry is a cornerstone of global trade, feeding billions and supporting economies worldwide. Yet, in 2025, it stands at the intersection of upheaval and opportunity. Tariffs, supply chain disruptions, and the ever-present unpredictability of the weather make it more challenging than ever to ensure profitability and stability.
For companies in this sector, financial risk isn’t just a theoretical concern—it’s a daily operational reality. Unlike other industries, agrifood businesses often operate on tight margins, navigating perishable goods, fluctuating commodity prices, and complex international trade regulations. In this environment, access to real-time, high-quality business information is not optional; it’s essential.
Why risk management in agrifood requires a proactive approach
Many agrifood companies understand the importance of proactive risk management, leveraging business information (BI) insights to stay ahead of industry threats before they escalate. While trade credit insurance (TCI) serves as a crucial safety net, BI enables businesses to anticipate risks, strengthen decision-making, and prevent financial setbacks before they occur. By integrating BI into a comprehensive risk-management strategy, agrifood companies can build more resilient supply chains, expand with confidence, and make smarter credit decisions more quickly.
How Coface Business Information supports the agrifood sector
By strengthening supply chain resilience
The agrifood supply chain is heavily influenced by trade restrictions, weather patterns, fuel costs and other social and economic fluctuations. But with real-time credit-risk insights from Coface, businesses can:
- Monitor real-time credit-risk updates to stay ahead of any financial instability affecting key partners.
- Evaluate supplier stability before signing contracts, ensuring they partner with financially sound vendors.
- Access sector risk to understand macroeconomic trends that could impact the industry as a whole. (View our latest Country & Sector Risk Barometer here.)
By Allowing Companies to Expand into New Markets with Confidence
International expansion is a common goal for large agrifood businesses, but entering new markets without a thorough risk assessment can be stressful (and costly) for both the company’s finances and its leadership. For instance, ongoing trade negotiations between the U.S. and its neighboring countries over tariffs highlight how fast changes can arise and then stall out.
From an international standpoint, global agrifood will face headwinds in 2025. Supply and demand balance will vary significantly across commodities, with divergent price trends between various raw materials. Knowing expected trends in advance is a must.
Coface’s Business Information products help businesses:
- Analyze various markets based on economic trends and regulatory environments.
- Identify regions with high default risks to avoid financial exposure.
- Assess potential buyers’ financial viability and creditworthiness, ensuring secure transactions before extending credit terms.
What sets Coface Business Information apart?
Coface doesn’t just provide data—it delivers expert-backed insights that has been refined through our decades of underwriting expertise. Unlike standard credit reports, Coface BI products integrate:
- Exclusive global insights from a presence in over 200 markets.
- Industry-specific data tailored to agrifood supply chain challenges.
- Advanced tools to predict financial risks before they affect your business.
The future of agrifood success is proactive
Coface’s Business Information solutions equip companies with the insights they need to make informed decisions, safeguard their supply chains, and drive sustainable growth and global expansion.
