In the first two months of 2009, 3,049 firms started insolvency procedures.
Out of the total number of insolvent companies in January to February 2010, 40% operate in the commerce and retail sectors, 16% in the manufacturing industry, and 15% in constructions.
In February alone, 2,022 companies entered insolvency, compared with 2,082 in January, ONRC data showed.
In 2009, 18,241 companies entered insolvency, up 25% on the year.
About one million companies are registered in Romania.