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.

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Mainland China Business Climate Survey 2026

This year’s survey shows that Swedish companies in Mainland China report improved financial performance, with a majority remaining profitable and many reporting stronger revenue and profit growth compared to the previous year. The...

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China Business Climate Survey 2024

2023 was a profitable year for most Swedish companies in Mainland China. Of all respondents, 61 per cent reported a profitable business. The survey shows a recovering trend from 2022, the worst year of financial performance by Swedish...

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Mainland China Business Climate Survey 2023

2022 was the year when we experienced the toughest pandemic management ever seen in the market, which had a strong impact on companies and individuals. It was also the year when the zero-Covid policy was dropped overnight, and life...

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China Business Climate Survey 2022

In line with the overall market situation, many Swedish companies in China experienced a profitable 2021, and they saw stronger growth than the previous year. But they also faced a number of challenges. A key issue for companies was the...

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China Business Climate Survey

Swedish companies perceive an improved business climate compared to last year and saw an impact of COVID-19 less negative than expected with forecasted revenue and profit increases in 2021 compared with last year, but challenges on the...

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China Business Climate Survey

Structural changes and the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic present new challenges in China, but Swedish companies continue to have a positive outlook on market growth.

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China business climate survey

Swedish companies in China have had continued growth in 2019 despite a bleak global outlook. This report outlines the business climate in China and future opportunities.