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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 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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EXPORT MANAGERS' INDEX Q4: Frosty market for Swedish exports

The temperature has dropped in the global export market, and Swedish export managers are increasingly cautious. Business Sweden’s Export Managers’ Index (EMI) for the fourth quarter dropped by 1.6 points to 49.4. The subindex for expected export demand sank for the largest markets Western Europe, North America and Asia and Oceania.

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Global economic outlook: Tariffs weigh on world economy

Tariffs continue to harm the US economy more than any other. Meanwhile, Asia is entering a period of heightened uncertainty as trade and industrial policy become increasingly intertwined. But for Europe, the signs are now stronger than ever that a turnaround is in sight. Get the full analysis in the latest edition of Global Economic Outlook.

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FDI: Investments in the shadow of geopolitics

The investment climate in 2024 was negatively affected by the global economy’s continued sluggish performance and geopolitical tensions. Foreign direct investment (FDI) increased globally by a modest 4 per cent compared to the previous year. Sweden recorded a decline but climbed to fourth place in Europe.

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Suppliers of today and tomorrow

Swedish industrial companies are operating in an increasingly complex environment of heightened geopolitical tensions. This report examines the current state of Swedish industrial companies' supplier networks abroad and how these networks 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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Global Business Climate Survey 2025

Despite geopolitical turmoil and record high uncertainty, Swedish companies continue to perform well in international markets. This year’s Global Business Climate Survey – which now covers 37 markets in total – shows that 70 per cent of respondents have a moderately positive outlook.

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