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Export manager's index: Steady outlook for Swedish exports

Swedish export companies remain optimistic about the future despite a somewhat weaker forecast. Business Sweden’s Export Managers’ Index (EMI) fell by 2.9 points to 56.1 in the third quarter. The index for expected demand from Asia declined sharply while prospects stayed positive for Europe and North America.

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FDI: Investment flows rise with Europe

Global foreign direct investment (FDI) rose by 6 per cent in 2025 from the previous year. Sweden recorded its highest investment inflow since the record year 2022 and secured third place in Europe, behind United Kingdom and Germany. Sweden thereby bolsters its position in the competition for foreign capital and new establishments.

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Global Economic Outlook: Dark clouds over the world economy

The global economy proved resilient in 2025, growing by 3 per cent despite geopolitical and trade policy turmoil. But the outlook is uncertain – a prolonged war in the Middle East would trigger a major setback. In the first edition of Global Economic Outlook this year, Business Sweden presents two scenarios for the path ahead.

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New horizon for Swedish export of services

World export of services rose by approximately 10 per cent in current prices during 2024. Sweden gained ground in 4 out of 7 services categories – further bolstering its prominent position in digital services. Get all the insights in Business Sweden’s new report on services exports globally and in Sweden.

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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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Global headwinds slow Swedish export of goods

Uncertainty and geopolitical tensions dampened the global economy in 2024. European exports lost momentum and Asia regained its leadership in world trade. The US administration’s trade policy shift has since reshaped the playing field – where erratic political decisions now affect market access, supplier networks and competitiveness globally.

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HOW INDUSTRIAL COMPANIES IN SWEDEN ARE REORGANISING THEIR GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAINS

Swedish manufacturers operate in an increasingly complex and volatile global environment marked by rising geopolitical tensions. This report examines the current state of Swedish manufacturers’ supplier networks overseas and how they are evolving.

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Export of Services 2025: The invisible exports

When global trade in goods dampens, services continue to silently gain momentum. This new analysis from Business Sweden takes you behind the scenes of Sweden’s exports of services – a growing yet often overlooked engine of the Swedish economy.

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