Strengthening food security through trade policy

Rising world hunger, the Russian invasion of Ukraine and soaring food prices have put food security on top of the international agenda. How important are well-functioning global markets and trade for food security against this backdrop?

Patrik Karpaty

Supporting the Green Transition through Regulatory Cooperation

In this analysis, the National Board of Trade Sweden investigates the potential for enhanced transatlantic regulatory cooperation to support the green transition within the framework of the EU-US Trade and Technology Council (TTC).

Collaboration EU-US to support climate transition

There are several opportunities for regulatory cooperation to promote climate change mitigation within the EU-US Trade and Technology Council, TTC. This is shown in a new analysis from the National Board of Trade Sweden.

The support of the European community is crucial for the future Ukrainian economy

The democratic world has answered the Russian invasion of Ukraine in a fast, unanimous and powerful way. The sanctions have dealt a significant blow to the Russian economy, but also sent a powerful signal against Russian aggression. The invasion continues, and it is now clear that a new focus is required: a focus...

The EU Proposal for an Anti-Coercion Instrument

The purpose of this memo is to get a better understanding of the EU proposal on anti-coercion. The National Board of Trade points out some of the most immediate challenges and gives recommendations on how to minimise the proposal’s negative effects for international trade and trade policy.

Karin Atthoff

New report reveals winners and losers of anti-dumping policies

EU producers do not benefit from EU anti-dumping measures. There are no signs of regained market shares or that EU firms are able to raise prices on targeted goods. This is shown by a new analysis from the National Board of Trade, Sweden.

The Economics of the EU’s Trade Defence Instruments – Winners and losers of anti-dumping policies

EU producers do not benefit from EU anti-dumping measures. There are no signs of regained market shares or that EU firms are able to raise prices on targeted goods. This is shown by a new analysis from the National Board of Trade, Sweden.

Webinars: Exporting to Sweden and the EU

Open Trade Gate Sweden's webinars is about exporting to Sweden and the EU. If you work with fruits and vegetables, textiles or cosmetics we have specifik webinars for you.

The Swedish market for sport articles

The Scandinavian sports equipment retail market had total revenues of 4.57 billion euro in 2020, with a growth rate of 3.5 per cent 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.

The Swedish market for cosmetics

Swedish imports of natural ingredients for cosmetics are growing. The Scandinavian beauty trend favours natural products that are sustainably sourced.

A single market ombudsman in every EU state

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.

The EU must strengthen cooperation with democracies

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.

Stronger Integration and Enhanced Free Movement in the Nordic Region

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.

Nordic co-operation for stronger integration and enhanced free movement

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 a new report, the National Board of Trade Sweden identifies several areas where Nordic co-operation can be improved.

Firms manage to use free trade agreements to a high degree within a few years

Companies manage to take advantage of over 90 percent of the potential duty savings already after three to four years after a free trade agreement has entered into force. This is shown in a new study from the National Board of Trade Sweden.

Learning by using free trade agreements

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.

Katarina Friskman

Lina Kamara