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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United Kingdom Business Climate Survey 2026

This year’s survey shows that Swedish companies in the United Kingdom continue to report stable performance, with a majority remaining profitable and many expecting industry turnover to increase over the coming year. Perceptions of the...

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Türkiye Business Climate Survey 2026

This year’s survey shows that Swedish companies in Türkiye remain resilient, with a majority reporting profitable operations and a cautiously stabilising outlook. Many companies expect stable or moderately improving market conditions in...

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Finland Business Climate Survey 2026

This year’s survey shows that Swedish companies in Finland continue to perform steadily, with most reporting profitable operations and positive expectations for the year ahead. While economic uncertainty and slower growth have affected...

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The Czech Republic Business Climate Survey 2025

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.

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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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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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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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Italy Business Climate Survey 2025

We find with this survey that most Swedish companies in Italy are more optimistic about the future of the market. As the EU’s second-largest industrial producer, Italy offers a diverse range of business opportunities for Swedish...

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Norway Business Climate Survey 2025

Economically, the Nordics form a significant global player when considered together. This report shows that Nordic collaboration is more important than ever.

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France Business Climate Survey 2025

This year, we see a continuously positive but increasingly neutral view of the French business climate. Of the respondents, 71 per cent believe environmental considerations are a factor in their customers’ purchasing decisions. A factor...

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Poland Business Climate Survey 2025

Our survey finds that most of the Swedish business community in Poland is performing consistently and expecting turnover to increase. With GDP growth for 2025 projected above 3%, Poland is among the EU’s strongest economies and a...

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Denmark Business Climate Survey 2025

We are pleased to present the 2025 edition of the Business Climate Survey for Swedish Companies in Denmark. This report offers valuable insights into the experiences, outlooks, and challenges faced by Swedish companies operating in the...

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The United Kingdom Business Climate Survey 2025

Our survey reveals that a majority of Swedish companies in the UK are profitable and have a positive view of the business climate. The UK economy is showing signs of growth after a period of volatility, with opportunities for fledgling...

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Spain Business Climate Survey 2025

This survey highlights Spain as a booming market with strong overall economic performance, a well-developed infrastructure, and positive bilateral relations with Sweden. Despite some reported challenges, it was the world’s...