2022
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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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Karin Atthoff
Published: 09 May 2022
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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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Webinars: Exporting to Sweden and the EU
Published: 02 May 2022
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.
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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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Ukraine: Grow your business
Published: 26 Apr 2022
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Kenya: Grow your business
Published: 26 Apr 2022
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South Africa: Grow your business
Published: 26 Apr 2022
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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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After Russia’s invasion: The EU must strengthen cooperation with democracies
Published: 30 Mar 2022
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.
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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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Vanessa Zanetti
Published: 07 Mar 2022
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Katarina Friskman
Published: 26 Jan 2022
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Lina Kamara
Published: 17 Jan 2022
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What the European Green Deal means when exporting to the EU
Published: 27 Dec 2021
The European Green Deal is a comprehensive plan to reach climate neutrality. It is also a strategy for growth. For businesses, there will be new sustainability requirements which demand adjustments in their production. The strategy will also provide new possibilities for business both within and outside the EU.
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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.