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Bankruptcies in Italy increased to 2844 Companies in the second quarter of 2019 from 2823 Companies in the first quarter of 2019. Bankruptcies in Italy averaged 2888.18 Companies from 2001 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 4543 Companies in the fourth quarter of 2014 and a record low of 955 Companies in the third quarter of 2007. This page provides - Italy Bankruptcies- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Bankruptcies in Spain increased to 1979 Companies in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 1384 Companies in the third quarter of 2019. Bankruptcies in Spain averaged 550.59 Companies from 1980 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 2854 Companies in the first quarter of 2013 and a record low of 11 Companies in the third quarter of 1988. In Spain, bankruptcies account for insolvent corporations who cannot repay their debts to creditors and carry on with their business. This page provides the latest reported value for - Spain Bankruptcies - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Bankruptcies in South Africa increased to 164 Companies in February from 125 Companies in January of 2020. Bankruptcies in South Africa averaged 230.43 Companies from 1980 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 511 Companies in August of 2000 and a record low of 63 Companies in May of 1988. In South Africa, bankruptcies account for insolvent corporations who cannot repay their debts to creditors and carry on with their business. This page provides - South Africa Bankruptcies - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Bankruptcies in Japan increased to 740 Companies in March from 651 Companies in February of 2020. Bankruptcies in Japan averaged 907.40 Companies from 1952 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1965 Companies in May of 1984 and a record low of 6 Companies in September of 1952. In Japan, bankruptcies account for insolvent corporations who cannot repay their debts to creditors and carry on with their business. This page provides - Japan Bankruptcies - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Bankruptcies in Australia increased to 667 Companies in February from 397 Companies in January of 2020. Bankruptcies in Australia averaged 671.98 Companies from 1999 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1123 Companies in February of 2012 and a record low of 217 Companies in January of 1999. In Australia, bankruptcies account for insolvent corporations who cannot repay their debts to creditors and carry on with their business. This page provides - Australia Bankruptcies - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Bankruptcies in Canada increased to 233 Companies in February from 222 Companies in January of 2020. Bankruptcies in Canada averaged 371.44 Companies from 2004 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 872 Companies in March of 2004 and a record low of 177 Companies in January of 2017. In Canada, bankruptcies account for insolvent corporations who cannot repay their debts to creditors and carry on with their business. This page provides - Canada Bankruptcies - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Bankruptcies in Russia decreased to 2538 Companies in the first quarter of 2020 from 3145 Companies in the fourth quarter of 2019. Bankruptcies in Russia averaged 2706.64 Companies from 2007 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 3770 Companies in the fourth quarter of 2017 and a record low of 1103 Companies in the third quarter of 2007. This page provides - Russia Bankruptcies- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Bankruptcies in Switzerland decreased to 13840 Companies and Individuals in 2019 from 13971 Companies and Individuals in 2018. Bankruptcies in Switzerland averaged 9023.78 Companies and Individuals from 1980 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 13971 Companies and Individuals in 2018 and a record low of 3040 Companies and Individuals in 1981. In Switzerland, bankruptcies account for insolvent corporations and persons who cannot repay their debts to creditors. This page provides - Switzerland Bankruptcies - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Bankruptcies in France decreased to 268 Companies in December from 282 Companies in November of 2019. Bankruptcies in France averaged 458.38 Companies from 1990 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 811 Companies in January of 1993 and a record low of 183 Companies in March of 2001. In France, bankruptcies account for insolvent corporations who cannot repay their debts to creditors and carry on with their business. This page provides the latest reported value for - France Bankruptcies - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Bankruptcies in Germany increased to 1609 Companies in January from 1363 Companies in December of 2019. Bankruptcies in Germany averaged 1695.86 Companies from 1975 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 3755 Companies in March of 2004 and a record low of 416 Companies in November of 1979. In Germany, bankruptcies account for insolvent corporations who cannot repay their debts to creditors and carry on with their business. This page provides - Germany Bankruptcies - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Bankruptcies in Turkey decreased to 821 Companies in March from 865 Companies in February of 2020. Bankruptcies in Turkey averaged 741.28 Companies from 1995 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 3113 Companies in January of 2013 and a record low of 11 Companies in October of 1995. In Turkey, bankruptcies refers to the number of liquidated companies and cooperatives. This page provides the latest reported value for - Turkey Bankruptcies - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Bankruptcies in South Korea increased to 28 Companies in March from 20 Companies in February of 2020. Bankruptcies in South Korea averaged 445.56 Companies from 1990 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 3377 Companies in February of 1998 and a record low of 15 Companies in January of 2020. In South Korea, bankruptcies account for insolvent corporations who cannot repay their debts to creditors and carry on with their business. This page provides - South Korea Bankruptcies - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Bankruptcies in the United Kingdom decreased to 3883 Companies in the first quarter of 2020 from 4284 Companies in the fourth quarter of 2019. Bankruptcies in the United Kingdom averaged 3678.09 Companies from 1975 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 6924 Companies in the fourth quarter of 2008 and a record low of 924 Companies in the second quarter of 1979. In the United Kingdom, bankruptcies refer to company insolvencies in England and Wales made up of compulsory liquidations (winding-up orders made by the courts) and creditors' voluntary liquidations registered at Companies House. This page provides - United Kingdom Bankruptcies - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Bankruptcies in Lithuania decreased to 2090 Companies in 2018 from 2977 Companies in 2017. Bankruptcies in Lithuania averaged 1388.67 Companies from 2001 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 2977 Companies in 2017 and a record low of 590 Companies in 2001. This page provides - Lithuania Bankruptcies- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Bankruptcies in Luxembourg increased to 1262 Companies in 2019 from 1191 Companies in 2018. Bankruptcies in Luxembourg averaged 605.79 Companies from 1987 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1262 Companies in 2019 and a record low of 102 Companies in 1990. In Luxembourg, bankruptcies account for insolvent corporations who cannot repay their debts to creditors and carry on with their business. This page provides - Luxembourg Bankruptcies - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Bankruptcies in the United States increased to 23114 Companies in the first quarter of 2020 from 22780 Companies in the fourth quarter of 2019. Bankruptcies in the United States averaged 44098.02 Companies from 1980 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 82446 Companies in the fourth quarter of 1987 and a record low of 19695 Companies in the fourth quarter of 2006. In the United States, bankruptcy is a legal procedure for dealing with debt problems of individuals and businesses; specifically, a case filed under one of the chapters of title 11 of the United States Code (the Bankruptcy Code). This page provides - United States Bankruptcies - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Imports Intra Eu - Railway & Tram Tracks, Signals, Fixings, Etc. in the United Kingdom increased to 65.45 GBP Million in February from 52.78 GBP Million in January of 2020. Imports Intra Eu - Railway & Tram Tracks, Signals, in the United Kingdom averaged 31.44 GBP Million from 1996 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 188.95 GBP Million in September of 2016 and a record low of 2.13 GBP Million in October of 1996. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Kingdom Imports of Intra EU - Railway & Tram Tracks, Sign.

Bankruptcies in Netherlands decreased to 361 Companies in March from 370 Companies in February of 2020. Bankruptcies in Netherlands averaged 419.49 Companies from 1956 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1185 Companies in May of 2013 and a record low of 72 Companies in February of 1956. In Netherlands, bankruptcies account for insolvent corporations who cannot repay their debts to creditors and carry on with their business. This page provides - Netherlands Bankruptcies - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Bankruptcies in Singapore decreased to 91 Companies in March from 127 Companies in February of 2020. Bankruptcies in Singapore averaged 203.55 Companies from 2001 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 507 Companies in January of 2004 and a record low of 78 Companies in February of 2011. In Singapore, bankruptcies account for insolvent corporations who cannot repay their debts to creditors and carry on with their business. This page provides - Singapore Bankruptcies - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Bankruptcies in Sweden increased to 795 Companies in March from 629 Companies in February of 2020. Bankruptcies in Sweden averaged 697.10 Companies from 1982 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2148 Companies in October of 1992 and a record low of 276 Companies in July of 1983. In Sweden, bankruptcies account for insolvent corporations who cannot repay their debts to creditors and carry on with their business. This page provides - Sweden Bankruptcies - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Bankruptcies in Iceland decreased to 119 Companies in March from 120 Companies in February of 2020. Bankruptcies in Iceland averaged 65 Companies from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 214 Companies in March of 2011 and a record low of 6 Companies in August of 2004. This page provides - Iceland Bankruptcies- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Bankruptcies in Finland increased to 772 Companies in the first quarter of 2020 from 632 Companies in the fourth quarter of 2019. Bankruptcies in Finland averaged 829.18 Companies from 1986 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2038 Companies in the fourth quarter of 1992 and a record low of 459 Companies in the first quarter of 2017. In Finland, bankruptcies account for insolvent corporations who cannot repay their debts to creditors and carry on with their business. This page provides - Finland Bankruptcies - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Bankruptcies in Puerto Rico increased to 254 Companies in February from 193 Companies in January of 2020. Bankruptcies in Puerto Rico averaged 312.51 Companies from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1155 Companies in October of 2005 and a record low of 20 Companies in November of 2005. This page provides - Puerto Rico Bankruptcies- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Bankruptcies in Taiwan increased to 2941 Companies in March from 2674 Companies in February of 2020. Bankruptcies in Taiwan averaged 2759.72 Companies from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 7810 Companies in December of 2007 and a record low of 1144 Companies in February of 2018. In Taiwan, bankruptcies account for insolvent corporations who cannot repay their debts to creditors and carry on with their business. This page provides - Taiwan Bankruptcies - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Bankruptcies in Norway decreased to 380 Companies and Individuals in March from 418 Companies and Individuals in February of 2020. Bankruptcies in Norway averaged 299.17 Companies and Individuals from 1980 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 595 Companies and Individuals in October of 1992 and a record low of 43 Companies and Individuals in July of 1980. In Norway, bankruptcies account for insolvent corporations who cannot repay their debts to creditors and carry on with their business. This page provides - Norway Bankruptcies - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Bankruptcies in Hong Kong decreased to 62 Companies in February from 12810 Companies in January of 2020. Bankruptcies in Hong Kong averaged 4911.44 Companies from 1994 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 20646 Companies in March of 2019 and a record low of 62 Companies in February of 2020. In Hong Kong, bankruptcies account for insolvent corporations who cannot repay their debts to creditors and carry on with their business. This page provides - Hong Kong Bankruptcies - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Bankruptcies in Belgium increased to 869 Companies in March from 865 Companies in February of 2020. Bankruptcies in Belgium averaged 708.32 Companies from 1993 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1322 Companies in September of 2013 and a record low of 262 Companies in August of 1993. In Belgium, bankruptcies account for insolvent corporations who cannot repay their debts to creditors and carry on with their business. This page provides - Belgium Bankruptcies - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Exports of Pumps, Compressor, Etc. in Switzerland increased to 160.78 CHF Million in March from 159.13 CHF Million in February of 2020. Exports of Pumps, Compressor, Etc. in Switzerland averaged 176.31 CHF Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 247.04 CHF Million in July of 2015 and a record low of 137.84 CHF Million in August of 2016. This page includes a chart with historical data for Switzerland Exports of Pumps, Compressor, Etc.

Imports of Precision Instruments & Watches in Switzerland increased to 2588.10 CHF Million in March from 2191.30 CHF Million in February of 2020. Imports of Precision Instruments & Watches in Switzerland averaged 3276.53 CHF Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 90995.17 CHF Million in May of 2014 and a record low of 1297.10 CHF Million in January of 2016. This page includes a chart with historical data for Switzerland Imports of Precision Instruments & Watches.

Bankruptcies in Denmark increased to 494 Companies in April from 295 Companies in March of 2020. Bankruptcies in Denmark averaged 270.51 Companies from 1979 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1524 Companies in December of 2017 and a record low of 69 Companies in April of 1979. In Denmark, bankruptcies account for insolvent corporations who cannot repay their debts to creditors and carry on with their business. This page provides - Denmark Bankruptcies - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Imports of Switches, Relays & Fuses in Japan increased to 28131.99 JPY Million in March from 19164.51 JPY Million in February of 2020. Imports of Switches, Relays & Fuses in Japan averaged 21394.61 JPY Million from 1998 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 32407.59 JPY Million in January of 2018 and a record low of 10455.19 JPY Million in February of 2009. This page includes a chart with historical data for Japan Imports of Switches, Relays & Fuses.

Composite Pmi in Nigeria decreased to 37.10 points in April from 53.80 points in March of 2020. Composite Pmi in Nigeria averaged 53.57 points from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 59.10 points in May of 2018 and a record low of 37.10 points in April of 2020. The Stanbic IBTC Bank Nigeria Purchasing Managers’ Index measures the performance of the private sector and is derived from a survey of 400 companies from agriculture, manufacturing, services, construction and retail. The Purchasing Managers’ Index is a composite index based on five individual indexes with the following weights: New Orders (30 percent), Output (25 percent), Employment (20 percent), Suppliers’ Delivery Times (15 percent) and Stock of Items Purchased (10 percent), with the Delivery Times index inverted so that it moves in a comparable direction. A reading above 50 indicates an expansion of the private sector activity compared to the previous month; below 50 represents a contraction; while 50 indicates no change. This page provides - Nigeria Composite Pmi- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Imports - Combined Confidential Items Excl. Some Sitcs 510 & 520 in Australia decreased to 199 AUD Million in March from 442 AUD Million in February of 2020. Imports - Combined Confidential Items Excl. Some S in Australia averaged 196.90 AUD Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 4745 AUD Million in May of 2017 and a record low of 2 AUD Million in June of 1996. This page includes a chart with historical data for Australia Imports of Combined Confidential Items Excl. Some.

Imports - Transmission Shafts & Cranks, Bearing Housings, Etc. in Mexico increased to 277592 USD THO in March from 264992 USD THO in February of 2020. Imports - Transmission Shafts & Cranks, Bearing Ho in Mexico averaged 265087.35 USD THO from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 370414 USD THO in October of 2017 and a record low of 217205 USD THO in January of 2016. This page includes a chart with historical data for Mexico Imports of Transmission Shafts & Cranks, Bearing.

Imports - Transmission Apparatus For Radiotelephony, Tv, Etc in Mexico increased to 57995 USD THO in March from 52166 USD THO in February of 2020. Imports - Transmission Apparatus For Radiotelephon in Mexico averaged 51527.49 USD THO from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 74616 USD THO in October of 2014 and a record low of 36257 USD THO in January of 2017. This page includes a chart with historical data for Mexico Imports of Transmission Apparatus For Radioteleph.

Imports of Tractors Parts & Accessories, Etc in Mexico increased to 2311148 USD THO in March from 2130222 USD THO in February of 2020. Imports of Tractors Parts & Accessories, Etc in Mexico averaged 2090927.79 USD THO from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2632052 USD THO in July of 2019 and a record low of 1623196 USD THO in January of 2016. This page includes a chart with historical data for Mexico Imports of Tractors Parts & Accessories, Etc.

Imports - Time Switches With Clock Or Watch Movement in Mexico decreased to 1311 USD THO in March from 1595 USD THO in February of 2020. Imports - Time Switches With Clock Or Watch Moveme in Mexico averaged 1688 USD THO from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2570 USD THO in October of 2018 and a record low of 1159 USD THO in March of 2019. This page includes a chart with historical data for Mexico Imports of Time Switches With Clock Or Watch Move.

Imports - Textile Fabrics Impregnated, Coated, Covered, Etc in Mexico decreased to 44081 USD THO in March from 45299 USD THO in February of 2020. Imports - Textile Fabrics Impregnated, Coated, Cov in Mexico averaged 59806.14 USD THO from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 76548 USD THO in May of 2015 and a record low of 41210 USD THO in January of 2020. This page includes a chart with historical data for Mexico Imports of Textile Fabrics Impregnated, Coated, C.

Imports - Textile Fabrics, Impregnated, Coated, Etc in Mexico increased to 77792 USD THO in March from 75941 USD THO in February of 2020. Imports - Textile Fabrics, Impregnated, Coated, Et in Mexico averaged 93850.94 USD THO from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 113136 USD THO in August of 2016 and a record low of 72433 USD THO in December of 2019. This page includes a chart with historical data for Mexico Imports of Textile Fabrics, Impregnated, Coated,.

Imports - Synthetic Rubber & Factice In Primary Forms Etc. in Mexico increased to 37715 USD THO in March from 34760 USD THO in February of 2020. Imports - Synthetic Rubber & Factice In Primary Fo in Mexico averaged 35571.61 USD THO from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 48639 USD THO in October of 2018 and a record low of 24814 USD THO in December of 2015. This page includes a chart with historical data for Mexico Imports of Synthetic Rubber & Factice In Primary.

Imports - Sunflower-Seed, Safflower Or Cottonseed Oil, Etc in Mexico increased to 4109 USD THO in March from 2573 USD THO in February of 2020. Imports - Sunflower-Seed, Safflower Or Cottonseed in Mexico averaged 5858.87 USD THO from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 25298 USD THO in August of 2016 and a record low of 1041 USD THO in July of 2017. This page includes a chart with historical data for Mexico Imports of Sunflower-seed, Safflower Or Cottonsee.

Imports - Spoons, Forks, Ladles, Cake-Servers, Etc. in Mexico decreased to 1732 USD THO in March from 2096 USD THO in February of 2020. Imports - Spoons, Forks, Ladles, Cake-Servers, Etc in Mexico averaged 2719.06 USD THO from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 3987 USD THO in June of 2015 and a record low of 1543 USD THO in March of 2017. This page includes a chart with historical data for Mexico Imports of Spoons, Forks, Ladles, Cake-servers, E.

Imports - Special Woven Fabrics, Tufted Textile Fabrics, Etc in Mexico decreased to 26191 USD THO in March from 26685 USD THO in February of 2020. Imports - Special Woven Fabrics, Tufted Textile Fa in Mexico averaged 31919.37 USD THO from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 41505 USD THO in October of 2014 and a record low of 24179 USD THO in January of 2020. This page includes a chart with historical data for Mexico Imports of Special Woven Fabrics, Tufted Textile.