Business Climate Surveys

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This year's edition of Global business climate survey 2026

Swedish companies are proving resilient in 2026 despite geopolitical turbulence and a cautious global outlook. Optimism remains high in Asia-Pacific while European sentiment has edged up, with Ireland now in second place. Explore views from the ground in a record 41 markets worldwide.

Explore all our Business Climate Surveys

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Canada Business Climate Survey 2025

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...

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Mexico Business Climate Survey 2025

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...

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Japan Business Climate Survey 2025

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...

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Türkiye Business Climate Survey 2025

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.

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The United States Business Climate Survey 2025

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...

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Kenya Business Climate Survey 2025

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...

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South Africa Business Climate Survey 2025

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...

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Austria Business Climate Survey 2025

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...

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Philippines Business Climate Survey 2025

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.

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Ukraine Business Climate Survey 2025

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...

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Brazil Business Climate Survey 2025

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.

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Finland Business Climate Survey 2025

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...

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Slovakia Business Climate Survey 2025

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.

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Thailand Business Climate Survey 2025

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...

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Morocco business climate survey 2025

This Business Climate Survey aims to provide insights into the country’s attractiveness for Swedish companies, identify challenges, and explore ways to address them.