Romania has only 56 companies in the Coface CEE Top 500 ranking, despite its status as the second largest economy in the region.

Although the second largest economy in Central and Eastern Europe, Romania is underrepresented in the Coface CEE Top 500 ranking, with only 56 companies. Romanian companies are facing a 70% decrease in average net profit, the highest in the region, caused by relaxed fiscal policies that have led to unsustainable wage increases. However, they maintain high profit margins and a solid debt repayment capacity. The largest sectors include minerals, chemicals, and the pharmaceutical industry, with companies such as OMV Petrom and Rompetrol. Unspecialized trade and the automotive sector are also important, with increases in turnover.

The outlook highlights the need for cost optimization and adaptation through digitalization and green technologies. In contrast, Poland remains the economic engine of the region, with 178 companies in the top. The unspecialized trade sector has also grown significantly, while the industrial sector is facing stagnation. Employment growth has slowed, but real wages have increased, improving purchasing power.