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Global Export 2022

During the pandemic year 2020, Sweden’s share of the global market for export goods jumped to 1.2 per cent as demand for “pandemic goods” skyrocketed. But the upswing was temporary. Last year, Sweden fell back to its previous stable position – with a 1.1 per cent share. Exports of wood products and electricity gained considerable momentum in 2021.

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EXPORT MANAGERS' INDEX Q4: Cold winds for Swedish exports

The downward trend for the Export Managers’ Index (EMI) continued in the fourth quarter as EMI fell by 5 points to 52.8, from 57.8 in the third quarter. A sharp drop in the subindex for expected export demand, especially from Western Europe and North America, drove the overall decline in EMI with gloomy predictions. A temporary global slump awaits next year.

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TEMPORARY SLOWDOWN

Persistently higher inflation and soaring interest rates have put the global economy on course for a considerable slowdown next year, but a recovery is expected as soon as 2024. The energy crisis, growing geopolitical tensions and the war in Ukraine create great uncertainty in the forecasts nonetheless. Get the full analysis in this year’s second edition of Global Economic Outlook.

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Swedish companies with a presence in 22 key markets are optimistic about the business climate despite today’s geopolitical tension, soaring inflation, high prices and supply chain risks. The majority are profitable and half are planning new investments. Get the latest viewpoints from local decision makers – captured in the annual Global Business Climate Survey.

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Energy price shock hits Swedish exports

The impact of surging energy prices in Sweden and Europe is being felt right across society. Business Sweden presents a new survey showing that two-thirds of manufacturers in Sweden are moderately or severely impacted by the electricity price shock – and many are signalling cutbacks.

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Swedish manufacturers are putting Europe in the spotlight as supply chains in Asia are being re-evaluated. The pandemic and war in Ukraine have given the near-market manufacturing trend a significant boost. These findings are presented in Business Sweden’s latest survey which explores the global supply networks of more than 300 Swedish companies.

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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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