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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Brazil Business Climate Survey 2024

Companies are already identifying opportunities related to a “green transition” in Brazil. Seventy-eight per cent indicate that their customers consider environmental aspects during their purchases.

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Canada Business Climate Survey 2024

In this report we celebrate the efforts of Swedish companies in Canada, investing in partnerships, recalibrating to local conditions, trusting in the value of Swedish-Canadian relations.

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Mexico Business Climate Survey 2024

Mexico is Latin America's second-largest market and the world's twelfth-largest economy. The inclusion of the OECD as a developing economy underscores its dedication to sustainable growth.

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The United States Business Climate Survey 2024

The United States remains one of Swedish companies' most important foreign markets, boasting the largest value of Swedish direct investments abroad. In this Business Climate Survey, we map companies' opportunities and challenges when...

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Canada Business Climate Survey 2023

As the ninth largest economy in the world, Canada is home to a healthy, wealthy populace with a highly diversified demand for goods and services. Today, over 150 companies originally based in Sweden operate on Canadian soil, and every...

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The United States Business Climate Survey 2023

The US is often seen as one market by companies looking into establishing in the market; however, it is important to remember the country is large, both in terms of population and in terms of land mass. Due to its size and its 50 states,...

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Mexico Business Climate Survey 2023

With its vibrant economy and vast population, Mexico stands as a key player in the Latin American market and on the global stage. Its position as Latin America's second-largest market and the world's fifteenth-largest economy...

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Canada Business Climate Survey 2022

The 2022 Business Climate Survey has demonstrated the resilience of the Canadian market and highlighted a hopeful future for a wide variety of Swedish companies present in Canada. Canadian-Swedish trade relations grow stronger as the...

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United states business climate survey 2022

Among Swedish companies responding to the Business Climate Survey, 61 per cent reported a profitable financial performance in 2021. Looking ahead, Swedish company respondents are overwhelmingly optimistic about turnover growth in their...

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Brazil Business Climate Survey 2022

Despite slightly lower growth expectations, more companies said they will be increasing investments in Brazil during the next 12 months, adding up to 70 per cent of respondents this year. With this result, Brazil comes out as the second...

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Mexico Business Climate Survey 2022

Mexico is the second largest market in Latin America, with almost 130 million inhabitants, and the 15th largest economy in the world. Thanks to its geographical proximity and strong trade relations with the United States, Mexico poses an...

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Mexico Business Climate Survey 2021

Sweden has a significant presence and a solid reputation in Mexico – Latin America’s second largest economy. Currently, there are over 150 companies in the country with a Swedish background. Swedish companies are present within most...

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Canada Business Climate Survey

Swedish companies have a long history in Canada, with strong engagement, entrepreneurialism, and innovative thinking. This survey shows that the Canadian market offers excellent expansion opportunities for Swedish companies. Canada is a...

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US Business Climate Survey 2021

The US is a key market for many Swedish companies and the US is Sweden’s largest export market outside of Europe. Sweden as a country, as well as Swedish products and services have an excellent reputation for sustainability, innovation...