Sweden is a member of the European Union and has a population of about 9 million people. Most of them are living in the southern part while the northern part is scarcely populated. Situated in the north of Europe Sweden has a cold climate with a long, dark winter and a short, light summer. More than half of the land area is covered by forest.
Sweden is a rich country with big assets of forest, minerals and other natural resources. The industry is specialised and uses high-level technology solutions in order to compete globally. International trade is the engine in the Swedish economy. Sweden is an export-oriented country and dependent on imported goods. Most imported goods are electronic and telecom equipment, machinery, foodstuffs, crude oil, textile products, footwear and passenger cars.
Links:
The Official Gateway to Sweden
Information about Swedish society, economy, government, education, culture, nature, tourism, etc. in several languages. News, maps and weather reports.
www.sweden.se
Swedish Diplomatic Missions Abroad
Swedish Embassies and Consulates
www.swedenabroad.com/
The Swedish Diplomatic List
Foreign Missions accredited to Sweden
www.regeringen.se
Confederation of Swedish Enterprise
The Confederation of Swedish Enterprise is a business federation for employers.
www.svensktnaringsliv.se
Invest in Sweden
Invest in Sweden Agency is a government agency responsible for informing foreign investors about business opportunities in Sweden. Companies planning to establish or expand business operations in Sweden can, free of charge, obtain information and assistance.
www.isa.se
Swedish Trade Council
The Swedish Trade Council has information about Swedish exports and exporters. Find partners and suppliers in Sweden as well as Swedish organisations and Sweden-related companies in your country.
www.swedishtrade.com
Swedish Federation of Trade
The Swedish Federation of Trade has information about the Swedish market, customs, duties and trade regulations.
www.svenskhandel.se
The Swedish Association of Agents
The Swedish Association of Agents is an independent, non-political Swedish trade organisation. Three separate divisions have been set up for the busiest branch activities of textiles, footwear and electrical/electronic products.
www.agenturforetagen.se
ICC Sweden
The Swedish National Committee of the International Chambers of Commerce
www.icc.se
Swedish Agency for International Development Cooperation, Sida
The Swedish Agency for International Development Cooperation, Sida, is a government agency under the Ministry for Foreign Affairs. Sida's goal is to contribute to making it possible for poor people to improve their living conditions.
www.sida.se
National Board of Trade
The National Board of Trade is a governmental agency and the central administrative body in Sweden dealing with foreign trade and trade policy. The Board provides the Government with analyses and recommendations.
www.kommers.se
Open Trade Gate Sweden
Open Trade Gate Sweden works in close cooperation with a number of governmental agencies and private sector organisations related to international trade issues.
www.opentradegate.se
Swedish Companies Registration Office
Swedish Companies Registration Office offers current information on Sweden's enterprises.
www.bolagsverket.se
Trade Fairs in Sweden
Through Fairlink, the Scandinavian Trade Fair Council, you can find trade fairs and trade fair organisers in Sweden and Scandinavia.
www.fairlink.se
Yellow Pages (Gula Sidorna - only in Swedish language)
Most Swedish companies are listed in the Swedish Yellow Pages.
www.gulasidorna.se