China renounces special and differential treatment as a developing country in the WTO

Last week, China announced that it will no longer invoke the special benefits linked to its developing-country status in the World Trade Organization, WTO. But what does this actually mean?

Webinar: Unlocking opportunities in Sweden’s medtech market

With annual revenues exceeding USD 15 billion, Sweden has established itself as one of Europe’s most dynamic medtech hubs – pioneering advances in digital diagnostics, AI-driven solutions and telemedicine. Join our webinar to learn more about the Swedish market, a prime destination for international medtech companies.

Common Specifications – fallback or challenge for harmonised standards within the EU?

Harmonised standards have long been the primary tool for businesses to demonstrate compliance with EU product legislation. They play a crucial role in fostering innovation, strengthening legal certainty and enhancing competitiveness, while ensuring a well-functioning single market.

Common Specifications: Fallback or challenge for harmonised standards within the EU?

European harmonised standards have long been the primary tool businesses use to demonstrate compliance with EU product legislation, supporting innovation, legal certainty and competitiveness. However, delays in their availability have created challenges, leaving companies facing uncertainty and higher compliance costs.

African countries leaving LDC status – new trade conditions

Several African countries are preparing to leave the UN’s category of least developed countries (LDCs). This is a positive step, but it also means that key trade preferences will gradually disappear.

LDC Graduation: Challenges and opportunities for EU–African trade

An increasing number of African countries are preparing to leave the UN’s category of least developed countries (LDCs). This analysis focuses on how that changes the conditions for trade. New opportunities may arise – both for countries that graduate and for those that remain in the LDC group.

Asia’s emerging markets grow in importance for Sweden and the EU

As the global economy evolves, Asia’s emerging markets are taking on an increasingly important role. Their strong economic development creates both opportunities and challenges for trade relations with Sweden and the EU.

Rethinking Trade with Asia

Asia’s emerging markets show strong economic growth, increasing in importance for Sweden and the EU. The report highlights the role of free trade agreements and examines how Sweden and the EU can balance economic opportunities with geopolitical realities in Asia.

Report irregularities in the National Board of Trade’s operations

Swedish law provides protection for individuals who report workplace irregularities, known as whistleblowing. Here is information on how to report irregularities at the National Board of Trade Sweden and what protection you have.

Roger Fagerdahl

Yahye Yasin Khalif

Kristoffer Darin-Mattsson

Bolivian food companies navigate EU trade with OTGS at their side

Bolivian food producers are taking important steps towards expanding their presence in the Swedish and EU markets, supported by the expert guidance of Open Trade Gate Sweden (OTGS). Through tailored coaching, practical training, and targeted matchmaking, OTGS is helping exporters showcase their products while also...

Malin Gisslén

The EU should form a new rule-based trade coalition

In an analysis, the National Board of Trade Sweden proposes that the EU establish a new trade coalition together with like-minded countries in order to revitalise the rule-based trading system.

A New Trade Policy Era – the need for a rule-based trade coalition

In an analysis, the National Board of Trade Sweden proposes that the new era created in the international trade structure means that the EU should build new support frameworks together with like-minded partners to revitalise a rule-based trading system.

Hillevi Pårup

The Swedish market for cybersecurity

This study focuses on cybersecurity services and aims to offer valuable insights and support actionable strategies for service providers seeking to establish a presence in Sweden. It outlines key market trends, details regulatory and technical requirements, and provides guidance for identifying and securing business...

Priorities for EU digital trade in a new world order

As the global landscape shifts, the EU faces a window of opportunity to lead in digital trade. To seize this moment, the EU must adopt digital regulatory and trade policy fit for the age of AI.

The 2025 Heckscher-Ohlin Conference

The Heckscher-Ohlin conference aims to bridge contemporary research and policymaking by bringing together leading trade economists and practitioners, with the goal making trade policy more firmly evidence-based. With 2025 marking a new era for international trade, this year’s conference will focus on the challenges...