Publications
We publish a number of reports in a wide range of trade-related issues. The reports can be downloaded free of charge.
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Lessons from the pandemic – Designing a Single Market crisis management mechanism
Published: 2022
Despite being heavily tested during the COVID pandemic, the Single Market proved to be resilient. But even more can be done to strengthen the Single Market in times of crisis.
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Supporting the Green Transition through Regulatory Cooperation
Published: 2022
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).
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The EU Proposal for an Anti-Coercion Instrument
Published: 2022
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.
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The Economics of the EU’s Trade Defence Instruments – Winners and losers of anti-dumping policies
Published: 2022
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.
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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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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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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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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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An EU trade policy for geopolitical ends
Published: 2021
Do geopolitical considerations require an EU trade policy that limits trade and economic integration to a greater extent than today? In light of increased geopolitical tensions, the National Board of Trade has analysed the connection between trade and security.
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How Companies Use Free Trade Agreements
Published: 2021
The EU's free trade agreement with South Korea, one of the most economically important free trade agreements, has now been in force for ten years. The National Board of Trade Sweden has asked companies how they use this free trade agreement. Senior Adviser Jonas Kasteng, one of the authors of the report, tells more.
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The Swedish market for IT services
Published: 2021
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.
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Trade policy and policy for responsible business conduct
Published: 2021
This report provides an overview of reasons why increased coherence between trade policy and policies to promote responsible business conduct creates synergies leading to more responsible, transparent, and resilient global value chains and in turn a more sustainable economic recovery.
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The Swedish market for superfoods
Published: 2020
This report screens the Swedish market for selected superfoods. It provides a detailed overview of the current trends, key players and opportunities offered. While the focus of the report is quinoa, chia seeds and amaranth, many aspects covered in the report are also relevant to companies working with other...
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El mercado sueco de superalimentos
Published: 2021
El objetivo de este informe es analizar el mercado sueco para superalimentos que ya han sido seleccionados con anterioridad y proporcionar una presentación detallada de las tendencias actuales, los principales actores y las oportunidades ofrecidas. Si bien el informe se enfoca en la quinua, las semillas de chía y el...
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The Future of EU Trade Policy – a programme for action
Published: 2020
This is the National Board of Trade's view of how the EU's trade policy should be developed. It is based on a response to the European Commission as part of the review of the trade policy. Anders Ahnlid, Director-General of the National Board of Trade Sweden, tells more.