The CEE Top 500 companies generated a turnover of EUR 580 billion in 2016. The biggest companies experienced decreases in turnover and net profit but increased their workforces significantly. Automotive overtook oil & gas to become the biggest sector for the very first time. These are the main highlights from Coface’s 9th annual CEE Top 500 study, in which the international credit insurance company reports on the 500 largest companies in Central and Eastern Europe, reflecting developments across the region.

Read more on the CEE top 500 companies with the full Coface report here: COFACE ANNOUNCES CEE TOP 500 COMPANIES