International trade contributes to economic security in peacetime and is a lifeline in times of war and crisis.

Anders Ahnlid Director-General

Director-General Anders Ahnlid

The Swedish government agency for international trade, the EU internal market and trade policy.

New trade agreement for climate change leaves door open for countries to join

Import & export

About trade

05 Jul 2024

On Tuesday 2 July, Ministers for Trade from New Zealand, Switzerland, Norway, Costa Rica and Iceland announced the conclusion of negotiations on an Agreement on Climate Change, Trade and Sustainability (ACCTS).

Free Trade Agreement more than doubles trade between the EU and Ukraine

Import & export

About trade

19 Jun 2024

In a new analysis, the National Board of Trade Sweden evaluates the effects of the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (DCFTA) between the EU and Ukraine, showing that the agreement has resulted in their trade doubling.

Potential trade challenges arising from recent EU regulations

Import & export

29 May 2024

There is a risk that the cumulative effects of the many new regulations introduced by the European Union will have undesirable consequences for trade with and investment by countries outside the EU. This is the finding of a new report from the...
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Trade Effects of the EU-Ukraine Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Agreement

The free trade agreement between the EU and Ukraine (DCFTA) has resulted in their trade doubling. Further economic integration with the EU is important for Ukraine's economic recovery and future stability, according to a new analysis from the...
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The Cumulative Effect of EU Regulations

There is a risk that the many new regulations introduced by the European Union will have undesirable consequences for trade with third countries. This may result in welfare losses for the EU as a whole and, in the long term, damage the image of the E
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The Impact of Energy Costs on Trade and Production in Sweden

Energy costs have long been very stable, but they increased rapidly in the aftermath of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. This analysis looks at the relationship between energy costs, industrial production, and international trade for Swedish firms in...

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Free training programme for civil servants in developing countries. Provides comprehensive knowledge of modern trade and trade regulations and implementing trade policy.

Open Trade Gate Sweden

Supports companies in developing countries interested in exporting to Sweden and the EU.
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