Global Business Climate Survey 2025
What does the future hold for Swedish companies abroad? At the launch of a new report based on insights from 37 markets, we got the answers.
On June 16th, Business Sweden and Swedish Chambers International (SCI) proudly launched the sixth consecutive Global Business Climate Survey – now covering a record-high 37 markets!
We explored the latest insights into the experiences, challenges, and expectations of Swedish companies operating worldwide and this year’s event held greater significance than ever, reflecting the survey’s expanding global reach. Gain invaluable perspectives on economic trends, key success factors, local market conditions, and sustainability – while comparing results across markets and regions.
Global Business Climare Survey is a yearly survey conducted and presented by the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce together with Business Sweden and Swedish Chamber International (SCI).
Based on insights from more than 2,000 employees at Swedish companies across 37 markets, the report serves as a valuable source of knowledge for how to succeed abroad and you can find it here.
00:00 Welcoming remarks from Daniella Waldfogel, President for the Swedish Chambers International (SCI).
02:52 In his introduction speech Benjamin Dousa (M), Swedens Minister for Foreign Trade and International Development Cooperation, underlined the importance of Swedish competitiveness.
10:34 Information, such as the Global Business Climate Survey, is of utter importance in times when many companies are struggling to understand what is going on in the world, says Jan Larsson, CEO, Business Sweden.
18:22 The findings from Global Business Climate Survey are presented by Lena Sellgren, Chief Economist at Business Sweden, and Manuela Stierna, Senior Consultant at Business Sweden.
35:03 What is it like being a Swedish company operating abroad today? Panel discussion moderated by Lena Sellgren with:
Nora Wahby, VP & Customer Unit Head Northern and Central Europe, Ericsson
Adrian Aptowitzer, CEO, Monitor ERP Sweden
Karin Wessman, Director of Sustainability, EKN
Daniel Zidén, Business Development Manager, Ingrid Capacity
1:21:33 ”We hear more about building walls than bridges, which is totally the opposite of Swedish values and believes, said Jonas Lindström, Managing Director for the Swedish Brazilian Chamber of Brazil, in his conclusion.