Romanian agriculture insolvencies surge over 180% in Q1 2026
The number of insolvencies in agriculture increased by 181.8% in Q1 2026, with the sector facing its most serious structural imbalance in 30 years, according to an analysis by Infinexa.
The number of insolvencies in agriculture increased by 181.8% in Q1 2026, with the sector facing its most serious structural imbalance in 30 years, according to an analysis by Infinexa.
Grup Șerban Holding announced that its subsidiary Interagroaliment has filed for insolvency proceedings on April 15, 2026, due to financial difficulties.
Romanian businesses continue to face financial difficulties, with insolvency cases reaching 985 in November 2025.
In October, there was a significant rise in insolvency filings, signalling mounting pressure on the business environment.
Liberty Galați's restructuring plan was officially approved by creditors and the Galați Tribunal at the start of August.
Nearly half of the companies whose applications were admitted went directly into bankruptcy, with no chance of recovery.
43% of all impact companies are restructurable or in imminent insolvency, and they generate 33% of the total turnover of impact companies.
In the first 6 months of 2024, 68,223 new companies were registered, this being the lowest value in recent semesters, including the first semester of 2019.
Nine countries experienced a higher number of insolvencies, and three countries recorded a decrease (Bulgaria, Croatia and Latvia).
As expected, 2023 recorded a high-speed rebound in insolvencies in three out of four countries (55% of global GDP).

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