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The Impact of Energy Costs on Trade and Production in Sweden
Published: 2024
Energy costs have long been very stable, but they increased rapidly in the aftermath of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. This analysis looks at the relationship between energy costs, industrial production, and international trade for Swedish firms in the period between 2007 and 2021.
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How energy costs affect firms´ decisions
Import & export
About trade
Published: 06 May 2024
What decisions do firms take in fluctuating energy costs situations? Data shows that higher energy costs are associated with lower exports. However, exporting firms are better able to adjust product prices, than non-trading firms, according to a new analysis.
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Trade Academy Trade Promotion
Published: 06 May 2024
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Edvin Johannesson
Published: 06 May 2024
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Hannes Berggren
Published: 06 May 2024
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Adrian Huddén
Published: 03 May 2024
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Seminar: Investment treaty claims in respect of sanctions
Published: 23 Apr 2024
Welcome to an in-person panel discussion on investment treaty claims arising out of sanctions.
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Trade policy can be used to a greater extent to strengthen the EU’s resilience and security
Import & export
About trade
Published: 23 Apr 2024
The new European Commission must use trade as a tool to strengthen the EU’s resilience and security. The Commission should also strive to reach an agreement in the WTO to prohibit fossil fuel subsidies. These are some of the recommendations of the National Board of Trade Sweden to the new European Commission.
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Making the EU Safer, Greener, more Competitive and Digitalised
Published: 2024
Trade policy can contribute to make the EU safer, greener, more competitive and digitalised. The National Board of Trade Sweden has structured trade policy recommendations to the new European Commission around these four areas.
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Ukraine and Moldova: The Path to the EU
EU rights
Import & export
Published: 11 Apr 2024
How does the EU single market work and how does the EU deal with trade issues? These are key questions for 18 civil servants from Ukraine and Moldova taking part in a specially adapted training course at the National Board of Trade Sweden this week.
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Regulatory cooperation important for a circular economy
EU rights
Import & export
Published: 08 Apr 2024
The shift to a circular economy requires new regulations. So, how should regulators approach the development of such regulations? According to a new report from the National Board of Trade (Kommerskollegium), regulatory cooperation on standards and definitions is one important factor.
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Addressing Fragmentation for a Global Circular Economy
Published: 2024
Many new laws and regulations are currently being developed to promote the transition to a circular economy. However, the flora of requirements risks creating problems for companies that must adapt their products to varying rules on different markets. This report shows that there are ways to promote greater...
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Workshop: How to prevent regulatory fragmentation in circular economy
Published: 03 Apr 2024
The National Board of Trade Sweden and the OECD arranged a workshop on regulatory fragmentation in circular economy. The workshop aimed to address challenges hindering the growth of trade in a circular economy.
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Do Rules of Origin Rule Free Trade?
Published: 2024
Rules of origin play a central role in enabling companies to benefit from tariff reductions in free trade agreements. The rules differ depending on the agreement, and the manufacturers’ ability to comply with them varies. But there is no specific type of rules of origin that is easier or more difficult to fulfill,...
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The use of rules of origin in free trade agreements
Import & export
About trade
Published: 25 Mar 2024
When the National Board of Trade for the first time analysed how rules of origin are used in free trade agreements (FTAs), the authors of the report were surprised by the results. Instead of finding a pattern, they found variation.
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Karin Flygare
Published: 22 Mar 2024
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Webinar: Green Deal and due diligence – how do they affect your business?
Published: 22 Mar 2024
Do you want to know more about the European Green Deal and due diligence and how they can affect your exports to Sweden?
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Trade Academy EU Integration
Published: 21 Mar 2024
Trade Academy EU Integration is a free training programme for trade officials and officials working on EU integration. During the eight months programme, you will delve into the workings of the EU, both digitally and on site in Stockholm.
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”I was impressed by the openness of Swedish people to our companies”
Published: 14 Mar 2024
The Moldavian company Oneest already export to some EU countries but their new goal is to enter the Nordic markets. Through Open Trade Gate Sweden, the company got important insights and advice on how to approach the Swedish market.
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Trade policy for a more effective nuclear power sector
Import & export
About trade
Published: 13 Mar 2024
How could trade policy contribute to the nuclear power sector? Several things can be done to facilitate international trade to improve efficiency, reduce costs and promote innovation in the nuclear sector.
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