Business Climate Surveys

With this first edition of the Business Climate Survey in the Czech Republic, we aim to assess how Swedish companies perceive the local business environment and where they see both potential and pressure points.

With this survey, we find that while economically challenging years may loom ahead, Canada remains a solid place of business for Swedish companies. Driven by shared values like transparency and sustainability, Canada’s market is ideal for commercial collaborations with Sweden.

We find in this survey that Japan remains a generally stable and profitable environment for Swedish businesses. A key market for Sweden’s trade strategy in Asia, Japan’s efforts to strengthen resilience and speed up industrial transformation offer unique openings for collaboration and impact.

The Business Climate Survey offers insights into both the opportunities and the challenges encountered by Swedish firms in Mexico. This report offers a unique business overview, notable economic forecasts, and relevant market factors for Swedish stakeholders.

In this survey, we capture how Swedish companies perceive the local business environment in Türkiye and how their operations are affected by economic and regulatory conditions.

With this survey of Swedish companies in the US, we discover that many see potential for long-term growth, yet are cautious and uncertain about the short term. The US is the world’s largest economy, but it’s also a market with several shifting economic and political dynamics.

The results of the 2025 survey reflect a cautiously optimistic business community. A majority of Swedish firms reported improved financial performance in 2024 and anticipate further growth in 2025, with increased turnover and investment plans signalling confidence in Kenya’s market potential.

Our survey finds that most Swedish companies in South Africa are profitable and plan to increase investments. As Africa’s largest and most diversified economy, South Africa is an attractive destination for many different types of international businesses, both as a market and entry point to the continent.

With this survey, we find strong confidence and positive financial performance among Swedish companies in Austria. Forecasted for a period of regrowth in the heart of Europe, Austria offers potential for new joint initiatives and collaborations between Austrian and Swedish organisations.

With this survey, we provide a structured understanding of how Swedish firms perceive the local business environment and how they are navigating both longstanding challenges and emerging opportunities.

This year’s Business Climate Survey in Ukraine was conducted during an extraordinary period, not only in terms of wartime resilience but also in the context of Ukraine’s forward-looking reconstruction, its EU integration path, and evolving business reforms.

With this report, we provide a better understanding and some good insights into how the current business climate and development is perceived by leading Swedish companies.

The long-standing presence of Swedish companies in Slovakia reflects both trust in Slovakia’s industrial capabilities and the country’s strategic role in the European market.

Our survey reveals that a majority of Swedish companies in Finland are profitable and positive about the future. A common first export destination for Swedish businesses, the Finnish market is part of the Nordic collaboration that’s creating opportunities across different industries.

Our survey indicates the majority of Swedish companies in Thailand are consistently profitable and optimistic about the country’s business climate. Traditionally viewed as a sales market for Sweden, Thailand is becoming increasingly attractive for expanded operations, including manufacturing.