Business Climate Surveys

Team Sweden in Thailand invited a wide range of Swedish companies to participate in the 2024 Business Climate Survey, ensuring diverse perspectives on economic conditions, market environments, and business ease in Thailand.

With more than 68 million inhabitants, France is the second-largest economy in the European Union in terms of GDP, and the seventh-largest economy in the world.

In 2023, the export volume from Sweden to Türkiye experienced a significant growth of 17 per cent over the previous year, reaching a record-setting total of SEK 23.8 billion.

This survey, backed by research and data, offers factual insights into their performance and challenges, all within the context of Singapore's macroeconomic outlook.

The Nordic region is highly important to Swedish business, representing about 25 per cent of Sweden’s total exports of goods and services.

South Africa has held the title of the largest economy on the African continent and has often extended a hand of peace and friendship to neighbouring countries.

On 14 February 2024, Indonesia held a general election. The results of this report show an optimistic expectation among Swedish companies on the prospect of Prabowo Subianto’s election to the Indonesian presidency.

According to IMF, Vietnam remains as one of the 20 fastest-growing economies globally in 2024. It is also one of the countries with the most Free Trade Agreements in ASEAN.

In 2023, amidst a shifting global economic landscape, the Middle East emerged as the fastest growing export market for Swedish companies and Saudi Arabia stands out as Sweden’s largest export partner in the region.

Many regional business opportunities are generated in the UAE, and a significant part of regional trade with Swedish products goes through the country. Today, the UAE is Sweden's second-largest trading partner in the MENA region.

As the third-largest economy globally and the largest in Europe, Germany holds a crucial role as Sweden's primary trading partner.

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.

Swedish companies have been doing business in South Korea for over 100 years. Recently, the number of Swedish-established subsidiaries in South Korea reached over 130.

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.

Spain is the fourth largest economy in the EU and the 14th largest in the world, with a population of almost 48 million people. Spain and Sweden’s long-standing trade relationship has been solid, with a relative trade balance between the two countries.