In another seriously affected industry, the transport sector, bankruptcies increased by 105 percent in March. For all industries, bankruptcies have so far this year increased by 9 percent.

- It is unexpected that it will come so soon I think. It usually takes time before bankruptcies come, but here's the taste in the restaurants, it happens right away. It is alarming, says Richard Damberg, economist at UC.

Five companies in reconstruction every day

The number of reconstructions is also increasing sharply. Restructures are implemented when companies cannot pay their bills but where the lenders are prepared to negotiate the debts.

Last year, a company ended up every three days in reconstruction, now it affects five companies every day.

One industry that has fared better than before is the retail trade, where bankruptcies instead decreased by 17 percent compared to the same period last year. Small grocery stores have been particularly favored.

"Will accelerate"

In the future, many more industries are expected to get tough, according to UC. Parts of the industry are at a standstill and haulage is expected to be difficult when demand falls.

- That's just the beginning. The first crisis began around March 20 onwards. This development will accelerate now, says Richard Damberg.