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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Mexico Business Climate Survey 2022

Mexico is the second largest market in Latin America, with almost 130 million inhabitants, and the 15th largest economy in the world. Thanks to its geographical proximity and strong trade relations with the United States, Mexico poses an...

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Singapore Business Climate Survey 2022

Businesses in Singapore are struggling with rising inflation and supply-side bottlenecks. However, Swedish companies have over the year shifted from cost-savings to a sales-driven approach and investments and new establishments of...

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Indonesia Business Climate Survey 2022

Sweden and Indonesia have a long and successful history of exchanging ideas, knowledge and technology in a long-term partnership for mutual growth. With its population approaching 270 million, rising domestic demand and massive...

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Spain Business Climate Survey 2022

Spain is the fourth largest economy in the EU and the 14th largest in the world, with a population of around 47 million people. Spain and Sweden’s long-standing trade relationship has been solid with a relative trade balance between the...

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South Africa Business Climate Survey 2022

As an emerging economy, South Africa has been a constantly attractive market for Swedish companies looking to expand within the region. There has been continuous investment into creating an enabling environment that fosters opportunities...

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The Netherlands Business Climate Survey 2022

In 2021 the Business Climate Survey was launched for the first time in the Netherlands. Most of the respondents, 76 per cent, then found the Dutch business climate good or very good. This year, as many as 84 per cent believe so.

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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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Hong Kong Business Climate Survey 2022

Recently, Hong Kong was hit by the fifth wave of COVID-19 which took many lives and affected the city economically. Most respondents are still profitable, but the financial performance is weakening. Only a third of the companies are...

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Germany Business Climate Survey 2022

As the largest economy in Europe and accounting for one quarter of the European Union’s GDP, Germany is Sweden’s most important trade partner. Throughout the turbulence of the past years, the relationship between Sweden and Germany...

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Mexico Business Climate Survey 2021

Sweden has a significant presence and a solid reputation in Mexico – Latin America’s second largest economy. Currently, there are over 150 companies in the country with a Swedish background. Swedish companies are present within most...

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Canada Business Climate Survey

Swedish companies have a long history in Canada, with strong engagement, entrepreneurialism, and innovative thinking. This survey shows that the Canadian market offers excellent expansion opportunities for Swedish companies. Canada is a...

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France Business Climate Survey 2021

France has historically been an important trade partner for Sweden and this relationship keeps growing. With its 67 million inhabitants, France is the third largest market in Europe, and the seventh largest economy in the world. Key...

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Business Climate Survey India 2021

In these uncertain times, increased government spending can bring a multiplier effect in the economic growth and result in the boosted private sector’s sentiments and demand. A review of the outcome of the India Business Climate Survey...

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Spain Business Climate Survey 2021

Team Sweden España (the Embassy, Business Sweden, the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Madrid and the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Barcelona) have joined forces and carried out a business climate survey among Swedish companies in Spain....

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Japan Business Climate Survey

In the Business Climate Survey Japan 2020, the market outlook was quite poor due to the concerns regarding the impact of Covid-19. However, despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, the large majority – 75 per cent – of Swedish firms...