Olivia Schulze-Lecerf

Jenny Ikelberg

Tariffs Are Not Child’s Play – The EU Must Act with Care

History does not repeat itself, but it has taught us that tariffs are not to be trifled with.

The Swedish market for fresh fruit and vegetables

Sweden relies heavily on fresh fruit and vegetable imports. In 2023, developing countries supplied Sweden with 215 thousand tonnes of fresh fruit and vegetables. These primarily consisted of bananas (74 per cent), followed by oranges (6 per cent), apples, mandarins and potatoes (2 per cent each).

Jan Olsson

Europe needs to become better at producing advanced technologies

International trade and investment are essential for economic growth, productivity and technological progress. Swedish multinationals invest abroad, not only to gain access to international markets, but also knowledge and technology. However, concerns that such outbound investments in critical technologies undermine...

The Swedish market for financial technology

This market study provides a comprehensive guide for companies in developing countries that are interested in entering the Swedish market for financial technology (fintech). It aims to offer valuable insights and support actionable strategies for service providers and product/solution providers looking to establish...

Elin Barr af Wetterstedt

Mia Salborn Hodgson

Accessibility of kommerskollegium.se

This website is run by the National Board of Trade Sweden. We want as many persons as possible to be able to use this website, and this accessibility statement describes how kommerskollegium.se complies with the accessibility regulations, any known accessibility issues, and how you can report problems so that we can...

Trade-related agreements – a complement to formal trade policy?

Cooperation outside of formal trade policy is on the rise in trade-related agreements. These agreements are flexible and easier to conclude, but they also come with a set of challenges. In a new analysis, we identify and analyse 114 trade-related agreements.

Mapping trade-related agreements

This report maps and analyses a certain type of trade cooperation that is taking place outside of formal trade policy. We call this form of cooperation ‘trade-related agreements’ (TRAs), the scope of which differs from previously established terms like ‘mini deals’.

The Swedish market for gaming

The Swedish gaming market is at the cutting edge of technological innovation and industry growth. This study explores key trends that are shaping the industry, including advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), virtual reality (VR), and augmented reality (AR).

Ulrika Horn af Rantzien

TBT turns 30 – a good example of international cooperation and national implementation

Next week, the World Trade Organization (WTO) and its members will celebrate 30 years of the WTO Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT). And, it has been a successful 30 years.

TechStep Sweden – a market entry programme for IT companies from Moldova

Is Sweden your next market? Gain valuable insights, business opportunities and network into the Swedish IT market with TechStep Sweden, a programme for IT companies from the Republic of Moldova, developed by Open Trade Gate Sweden (OTGS) in partnership with Invest Moldova Agency. Deadline 1 December 2024.

The Swedish market for IT services

Sweden is one of the most technologically advanced countries in the world. It is the birthplace of many well-known global tech brands in various sectors that play a leading role in the world. IT is an ever-growing industry with a great need for expertise. The purpose of this market study is to provide a comprehensive...

An EU-US digital agreement is needed to strengthen economic ties

In response to rising geopolitical tensions, both the EU and the US are increasingly restricting the cross-border flow of trade and investments. This analysis proposes that the EU should seek a digital agreement with the US.

Time for an EU-US digital agreement

In response to rising geopolitical tensions, both the EU and the US are increasingly restricting the cross-border flow of trade and investments. This analysis proposes that the EU should seek a digital agreement with the US.

The Costly Impact of Trump's proposed Tariffs

This analysis examines the potential effects of the United States implementing a tariff regime with additional tariffs on imports from China and other countries, as pledged by Donald Trump ahead of the upcoming November 2024 election. The findings indicate that all analysed countries and regions would experience...