2022
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The Swedish market for sport articles
Published: 2022
The Scandinavian sports equipment retail market had total revenues of 4.57 billion euro in 2020, with a growth rate of 3.5% between 2016 and 2020. The growth is the result of several trends, such as population and economic growth and an increasing share of persons attending fitness clubs.
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The Swedish market for spices
Published: 2022
The size of the Swedish market for spices is estimated at about 12,500 tonnes in 2020. Demand for spices in the Swedish market is increasing. The market is driven by growing multiculturalism, changing diets, and increasing demand for packed and ready-made foods.
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Ukraine: Grow your business
Published: 26 Apr 2022
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South Africa: Grow your business
Published: 26 Apr 2022
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Kenya: Grow your business
Published: 26 Apr 2022
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The Swedish market for cosmetics
Published: 2022
Swedish imports of natural ingredients for cosmetics are growing. The Scandinavian beauty trend favours natural products that are sustainably sourced.
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A single market ombudsman in every EU state
Published: 2022
Since its inception, some thirty years ago, the Single Market has been affected by a huge compliance deficit. The cost of non-compliance for goods and services alone is today 700 billion euros.
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After Russia’s invasion: The EU must strengthen cooperation with democracies
Published: 30 Mar 2022
Once more, Europe faces dark times. In gross violation of international law, a major European power has invaded its smaller neighbour. It is not only an attack on Ukraine, but on peace, security, and democracy throughout Europe.
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Stronger Integration and Enhanced Free Movement in the Nordic Region
Published: 2022
For decades, people in the Nordic countries have been able to move freely and trade services and goods across borders. COVID-19 showed us that this freedom cannot be taken for granted. In this report, the National Board of Trade Sweden identifies several areas where Nordic co-operation can be improved.
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Learning by using free trade agreements
Published: 2022
This report focuses on the trade aspects of the EU–South Korea free trade agreement. It analyses imports and the utilisation of available tariff preferences by Swedish importers between the years 2008 and 2018. Jonas Kasteng, one of the authors of the report, tells more.
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Vanessa Zanetti
Published: 07 Mar 2022
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Katarina Friskman
Published: 26 Jan 2022
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Lina Kamara
Published: 17 Jan 2022
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What the European Green Deal means when exporting to the EU
Published: 27 Dec 2021
The European Green Deal is a comprehensive plan to reach climate neutrality. It is also a strategy for growth. For businesses, there will be new sustainability requirements which demand adjustments in their production. The strategy will also provide new possibilities for business both within and outside the EU.
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EU Trade Defence – The unintended effects of anti-dumping measures
Published: 2021
When the EU imposes anti-dumping measures, the idea is to mitigate harm for firms in the EU. However, this new analysis from government agency National Board of Trade Sweden, shows that the production and sales of European companies do not increase. The price of the goods rises to the disadvantage of consumers.
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Trade and climate change
Published: 2021
The WTO and its members can do a lot to promote climate goals. In this report, the Swedish government agency National Board of Trade, highlights issues that WTO members might focus on and different legal forms an agreement might take. Emilie Eriksson, legal adviser and co-author of the report, tells more.
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A Post Brexit Analysis: Firm and Consumer Use of the EU-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement
Published: 2021
In January 2021, the United Kingdom left the EU’s Internal Market, and it became more difficult for Swedish firms to import from the United Kingdom. At the same time, the free trade agreement between the EU and the UK came into force and this means, among other things, that firms can continue to make duty free imports...
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Per Altenberg
Published: 19 Oct 2021
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Liberia – the road to the WTO
Published: 20 Sep 2021
In 2013, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry in Liberia had the objective to get the country into the World Trade Organization. In 2016, this became a reality. National Board of Trade Sweden was there to support the country on its road to WTO. Listen to Jesse Jefferson Fahn from the Ministry of Commerce and...
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Ongoing surveys
Published: 13 Sep 2021
What are the Swedish interests when it comes to trade issues? Get involved and take the opportunity to influence on trading conditions and regulations! We invite companies, organisations and individuals to share their experience on obstacles and problems in trade with other countries.