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Business Sweden’s global analysis is focused on the macroeconomic and commercial conditions and forecasts that are vital to Swedish companies’ strategic decision-making and operations abroad. While providing insights in the intercept of macroeconomics, trade and investment policies and international business based on well recognized data sources, Business Sweden’s global analysis also integrates know-how stemming from its on-the-ground presence and experience from 40 markets in the world.

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Global rebound from crisis level

As the pandemic hit, the global economy went into free fall and caused a 35 per cent drop in cross-border direct investment. But 2021 saw a dramatic rebound as investments surged in all regions with a doubling of inflows to Europe, North America and Africa. It was also the year when Sweden claimed a strong 14th place among the world's most attractive countries for investments.

EXPORT MANAGERS' INDEX Q2: Tumbling market for exports

The Export Managers’ Index (EMI) took a major tumble in the second quarter falling by 10.3 points to 60.6, from a record high of 70.9 in the first quarter. The war in Ukraine and continued shutdowns in China have had a negative impact on several subindices. But Swedish export companies remain resilient despite increased risks in the world economy.

NEW SHOCKWAVES IN THE GLOBAL ECONOMY

The war in Ukraine has dampened growth prospects in the global economy and unleashed more uncertainty, new disruptions to trade and supply chains and spiralling market prices for raw materials, which fans the flames of inflation. Europe's energy dependence on Russia means that the European economies will be more severely affected than the US and China. Despite a downward revision, global GDP is expected to grow by 3.4 per cent in 2022.

SWEDEN GAINS GROUND AMID PANDEMIC

Sweden’s share of the global market for export goods increased by 9 per cent during the pandemic year 2020, rising to 1.2 per cent from 1.1 per cent in the previous year. The uptick was fuelled by “pandemic goods” such as pharmaceuticals and wood products.

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Technologies of power

Geopolitics is tightening its grip on international trade and Swedish companies are increasingly impacted by the standoff between the superpowers. This report highlights the consequences of the US-China technology race for businesses and outlines three alternative risk scenarios to 2030.

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Sweden’s exports in the eye of the storm

How are Swedish export companies affected by the coronavirus crisis? Sales will continue to suffer severely, our latest survey shows, but fewer companies expect the situation to worsen in the next four weeks.

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Tough action in the time of corona

The coronavirus pandemic has had severe consequences for Swedish exports. Our latest survey takes the temperature of impacts and mitigation plans among large exporting companies.

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Global rebound from crisis level

EXPORT MANAGERS' INDEX Q2: Tumbling market for exports

NEW SHOCKWAVES IN THE GLOBAL ECONOMY

SWEDEN GAINS GROUND AMID PANDEMIC

Special reports

Technologies of power

Sweden’s exports in the eye of the storm

Tough action in the time of corona

International Trade comparison

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Lena Sellgren

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Global rebound from crisis level

EXPORT MANAGERS' INDEX Q2: Tumbling market for exports

NEW SHOCKWAVES IN THE GLOBAL ECONOMY

SWEDEN GAINS GROUND AMID PANDEMIC

Special reports

Technologies of power

Sweden’s exports in the eye of the storm

Tough action in the time of corona

International Trade comparison

ContactLena Sellgren

General questions about our analyses?

Contact
Lena Sellgren