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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Spain Business Climate Survey 2023

Spain is the fourth largest economy in the EU and the 14th largest in the world, with a population of around 47 million people. Spain and Sweden’s long-standing trade relationship has been solid, with a relative trade balance between the...

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The United Kingdom Business Climate Survey 2023

The United Kingdom is proud of its reputation as a global hub for business. Thanks to its mature, high-spending consumer market coupled with an open, liberal economy, the UK presents a plethora of opportunities for Swedish companies.

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France Business Climate Survey 2023

With over 68 million inhabitants, France is the second-largest economy in the EU and the seventh-largest economy in the world. France has historically been an important trade partner for Sweden, and this relationship keeps growing.

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Portugal Business Climate Survey 2023

Sweden and Portugal have enjoyed a solid diplomatic and trade relationship since the 17th century. The business communities of our countries have become more integrated – thereby strengthening both our political ties and our trade...

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The Netherlands Business Climate Survey 2023

The Netherlands is Sweden's seventh-largest export market (94 billion SEK) and the third-largest market for imports (206 billion SEK). With its geographically advantageous location, together with its high level of digitalisation,...

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Italy Business Climate Survey 2023

As the world’s eighth-largest economy and the EU’s second-largest industrial producer, Italy provides a wide range of business opportunities to Swedish companies in various sectors, offering excellent access to service providers,...

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Germany Business Climate Survey 2023

With a concerning overall economic outlook in Germany, it is encouraging that among respondents in the 2023 Business Climate Survey, a rather positive picture of the business climate emerges. The bilateral trade volume between Germany...

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Türkiye Business Climate Survey 2023

In 2022, export volume from Sweden to Türkiye increased by 35 per cent compared to 2021 and amounted to 20.4 billion SEK, reaching an all-time high in the last 10 years. Despite Türkiye's sustained growth in the past decade, the global...