Swedish Chambers

Three steps to business

2011-02-03 16:23:20Z

Sweden and South Africa enhancing business opportunities.

During November the Swedish Chambers and Open Trade Gate Sweden visited South Africa in cooperation with Department for Trade and Industry (DTI), Fresh Produce Exporters Forum (FPEF), Department for Agriculture, South Africa’s Embassy to Sweden, Sweden’s Embassy to South Africa and Grolink.

Swedish Chambers visits Fruit Logistica 2011 in Berlin

2011-02-15 16:16:19Z

2452 exhibitors from 84 countries visited the fresh produce trade fair Fruit Logistica this year. About 70% of all trade in this sector is done during this week at this fair. This makes it a very important trade fair to attend or exhibit at.

Bigger, better and requested by International buyers

2011-02-28 16:19:25Z

Lifestyle Vietnam, one of the largest home decor and gifts fair in Southeast Asia will be held during 18 - 21 April 2011 in Hochiminh City, Vietnam

Considerable increase in sale of organic food in Sweden

2011-03-15 16:17:18Z

According to Ekoweb, which is an independent and non-political monitor of the Swedish market for organic food, the retail sale of organic food increased by 11% in 2010 and gained market shares on behalf of the conventional food products.

Read the first issue of the Nordic Trade Promotion newsletter

2011-03-29 09:23:10Z

This year's first issue of Trade Promotion Today is introduced by the new participant of TPT, Danida/ the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark, writing about their new Strategic Framework for Growth and Employment. You will also be able to read about the second Formission product development module of HSH, the tendency of corporate responsibility trends in the Swedish business community and the Innovation Partnership Programme (IPP) between Vietnam and Finland with the aim to enhance trade.

Empowerment, transformation and corporate governance

2011-04-05 11:22:47Z

Empowering women through the value chain, linking women entrepreneurs to new business, networking and passion. The list of the strengths in AWAN was made long during a corporate governance workshop in Nairobi 30/3-1/4.

Bright future for Indonesian garment and textile sector

2011-04-14 10:22:22Z

Indonesian garment and textile industry is booming. Many suppliers were fully booked for 2011 already in 2010. One explanation is that foreign companies have turned to Indonesia because they have experienced problems in China. Several Indonesian suppliers are now reconstructing their factories to be able to meet increased orders, others are planning for it. The future is bright for the sector, which is one of Indonesia´s biggest export sectors.

Welcome to Sweden!

2011-04-26 09:46:12Z

25 diplomats met at the Stockholm Chamber on the 15th of April to learn more about the Swedish market, Actors and Assistance and the Trade Promotion Programme of the Swedish Chambers.

Corporate Responsibility - learn more in our new guide

2011-04-28 10:57:49Z

Swedish companies are to a large extent adopting Corporate responsibilty - CR- as part of their strategic business plan and demanding their partners and suppliers to do the same. If you are considering entering the Swedish market there are great potentials for your company if you meet the social and environmental requirements of your Swedish clients.

Swedes continue to travel!

2011-05-02 17:36:28Z

A travelling people, Swedes go abroad seeking sunny beaches and exciting city breaks.

New ways of tourism are finding their way to the Swedish market such as tours focused in health issues and training. And far-away destinations are no longer an issue – more and more Swedes travel to USA.

Exporting to Sweden - new guide!

2011-05-17 15:57:39Z

The purpose of this guide is to provide exporters in developing countries with an overview of the various issues that they will most likely encounter when directing their exports to the Swedish market. The guide provides basic information on Sweden and the Swedish market as well as references to numerous sources for in-depth information.

Business contacts in focus at EXPO

2011-06-09 12:03:23Z

More than a 100 participating companies, diplomats and business organisations exchanged ideas, knowledge and business cards at the Chamber Academy cleantech EXPO on June 8th.

New newsletter on entrepreneurship, design and database

2011-06-20 11:44:09Z

In the latest newsletter you can read and learn more about: Strategic planning for women entreprenuers in East Africa, Finnpartnerships new website, Danida Business Day and the launch of FORMISSION African Range.

New market guides published!

2011-06-29 11:42:09Z

Read more and learn how to export Sports Clothes and Goods, Fish and Seafood, Food Products and Knitted Sweaters & Yarn.

From the past to the future

2011-08-08 15:47:09Z

Chamber Academy alumni visits East Sweden on September 6

Floricultural trends in Sweden

2011-08-12 11:28:34Z

The most imporant buying trends in the Swedish market are slow demand recovery, continuation of price sensitivity, changes in the trade structure, increased importance of social and enviromental certification and labelling. And last but not least increased popularity of home and garden decorations.

Use the Internet to increase your tourism business

2011-08-24 16:44:47Z

Sweden has the highest Internet penetration rate in the EU. Having a a professional, high quality website is therefore very important for tourism companies in developing countries seeking to target the Swedish market.

Great potential for handicraft sector in East Africa

2011-09-02 09:54:49Z

When costs for production in Asia is rising the international interest for East Africa has increased enormously. East Africa is a region with good prospects for growth, although the region has been hit hard recently.

Making trade happen and planning for the future

2011-09-07 11:24:28Z

Read about this, Intensive Indonesia, Danida Business Days and State visit from South Africa and more it in our latest newsletter

Chamber Academy visits East Sweden

2011-09-28 15:43:29Z

On Tuesday September 6 more than 40 diplomats representing 30 countries visited Linköping and Norrköping. The visit was arranged by the East Sweden Chamber of Commerce with the aim of showing how the region has moved from the “past to the future”.

Topic of today – Innovations Against Poverty

2011-10-04 14:25:39Z

40 diplomats had their breakfast at the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce today while listening to Ruth Brännvall present the Innovations Against Poverty programme.

Trade and Investment Opportunities in the Philippines

2011-10-07 09:18:38Z

Welcome to learn more about business opportunities in The Philippines! Located in a region with the highest economic growth in the world, the Philippines is open for business, with interesting opportunities in many business sectors.

Trends in Swedish retail industry

2011-10-17 12:58:58Z

The turnover of the Swedish retails market is approximately 61,7 billion euros (2010) with a growth rate of 10% (2007-2010). E-trading is growing fast and the total turnover 2010 was 2,5 billion euros, which translates to 4,6 of the total retail market, the growth rate, is at 13,1 % for 2010. Food stuffs, textile, furniture and interior decorating, electrical appliances ware amongst the tope imports to Sweden in regards to the retailing industry.

Swedes are looking for handmade food

2011-11-29 19:49:21Z

The sale of handmade food has increased, which has led to an increased number of Swedish producers. According to Eldrimners* definition of handmade food there is today about 1 500 producers in Sweden. Swedish Chambers asked Bodil Cornell, in charge of the organization, about this trend and how it might influence consumer behavior.

Christmas Gift of the Year

2011-12-12 22:26:35Z

The Christmas gift 2011 in Sweden is a shopping bag full of food.
Sales in Sweden reaches its’ peak around Christmas. Every year since 1988 HUI Research has announced a product as the Christmas Gift of the Year.

Swedes go nuts – it's Christmas

2011-12-23 16:55:27Z

The sales of edible nuts in Sweden reach its peak around Christmas, especially the sale of walnuts and hazelnuts. By tradition Swedes eat a lot of nuts before and around Christmas as it is part of the traditional Christmas table.

This year’s last issue of Trade Promotion Today is here

2010-12-14 15:05:55Z

Read about building partnerships for business in cooperation with local partners and business organisations in South Africa, Zambia and Indonesia as well as the progress and launch of the Ma’Mamas Kitchen Chef Team in East Africa.

Cultural Exchange for Business

2010-12-08 16:31:13Z

Reach succesful results in doing business with Sweden by knowing more about the Swedish Business Culture.

New markets for Swedish Cleantech!

2010-11-26 17:36:14Z

On December 15th Chamber Academy arranges a meeting point for diplomats from emerging and developing countries and Swedish companies.

Ethnic foods in demand

2010-11-12 13:59:10Z

The market for ethnic foods in Sweden has grown over the last years due to increasing number of immigrants and also an increased interest in ethnic foods amongst indigenous Swedes.

From contact to contract

2010-11-01 14:41:40Z

Updated guide to assist you in realizing your international business.

New issue of Trade Promotion Today!

2010-10-11 14:00:22Z

Read more about the successful Exam and Certification Ceremony of HSH Women Entrepreneurship Development (WED) programme in East Africa.

Chamber Academy visits Norrköping and Linköping

2010-10-06 10:00:19Z

Water, waste and energy were on the schedule as 20 diplomats visited Norrköping and Linköping.

More difficult to do business without taking social responsibility

2010-09-27 10:34:17Z

In response to social and environmental problems, Swedish companies are integrating a social responsibility perspective in their international business.

Upcoming visit from Belarus

2010-08-27 10:28:03Z

In October the Swedish Chambers are welcoming Belarus Culinary Association.

New guide on the market for export of Coffee, Tea and Cocoa

2010-07-12 15:07:24Z

Through our cooperation with CBI, Center for Promotion of Imports from Developing Countries, we can publish a new market guide on Coffee, Tea and Cacoa.

Summertime in Sweden – preparations for autumn!

2010-07-06 14:21:39Z

As we are enjoying summer in Sweden we would like to share a good thing with you - take the time to apply for the International Training Programmes!

Chamber Academy + Clean Tech + Sida = Business?

2010-06-04 11:54:04Z

Green solutions are not the future – it is now and it is reality. That was the key message of the Green Solutions, Clean Tech and Development conference that was held at the Sida Partnership Forum in Härnösand in May.

New issue of Trade Promotion Today

2010-05-27 11:28:52Z

In the latest issue of our newsletter Trade Promotion Today you can read about increasing private sector co-operation between Finland and Vietnam, the succesful Norwegian project for developing women entrepreneurs in East Africa and a workshop in Kigali where the Swedish Chambers shared their concepts and ideas for export promotion with Rwandan business support organisations.

Clean Tech at Chamber Academy

2010-04-30 10:40:46Z

In May Chamber Academy takes place at the international conference “Green Solutions, Clean Tech and Development” in Härnösand, in close collaboration with Sida Partnership Forum.

Experience-sharing in Rwanda

2010-04-26 14:48:42Z

The Swedish Chambers shared their concepts and ideas for export promotion and member services with the Rwandan business community at a workshop held in April in Kigali.

All countries on DAC list can now download market information

2010-03-25 14:17:18Z

Sida has decided that all countries on the DAC list should be able to download the market information produced within the Trade Promotion Programme of the Swedish Chambers.

New issue of Trade Promotion Today

2010-03-18 13:25:53Z

In the latest issue of our newsletter Trade Promotion Today you can read about networking training for women entrepreneurs in East Africa, the growing Nordic market for fresh fruit and vegetables and how Sweden inspired the introduction of home economics in Ethiopia.

Ecoluxury is booming

2010-03-08 16:47:35Z

The ethical market in Britain has tripled in value over a decade to £ 36 bn, according to an article in Financial Times’ edition “how to spend it” , issue 236, 6 March. The luxury fashion business, which has been accused of doing too little when it comes to ethics and sustainability, has now changed its attitude and is speaking openly about its ethical commitments.

Are you an exporter of Tropical Hardwood?

2010-02-22 14:37:37Z

Or are you representing an exporter of this product? There is a market in Sweden. Learn more about our market and how you can enter into it!

Market flash on Zambian honey

2010-02-16 14:19:00Z

Zambia Development Agency and the Swedish Chambers collaborate to promote Zambian honey through a Market flash.

Go for Trade Fairs 2010

2010-02-10 16:34:51Z

According to CBI News Magazine 326, a new trade fair trend is developing. Due to the recession European buyers are more eager to find sourcing opportunities outside Europe. Even though trade fairs have less visitors today those who go there are there for serious business.

Healthy Norway

2010-02-03 15:54:08Z

If you are looking for business opportunities within the health food sector - go for the Norwegian market.

Seminar about Indonesia

2010-01-25 11:23:17Z

Key note speech given by Ir.Tifatul Sembiring, Minister of Communication and
Information Technology of The Republic of Indonesia

Home textiles standing stable

2010-01-15 10:22:48Z

The sector for home textiles in Sweden is expanding and there has been a great interest in home styling for several years now. The spending on home furnishing articles has increased for ten years in a row, except for a small dip in 2008. In 2008 the turnover for Swedish shops trading with home textiles was 5163 million SEK, according to Statistics Sweden.

Season's Greetings

2009-12-22 11:33:52Z

We wish our cooperation partners all over the world Happy Holidays and a prosperous New Year! We look forward to working with you during 2010.

Success for Ethiopian coffee

2009-12-11 15:58:04Z

The first container with Ethiopian coffee arrived this summer. The second container is on its way. Mr. Seife Tuuloskorpi challenged the big chains and started to import coffee directly from Ethiopia.

New Fact Sheet: The Swedish Market for Honey

2009-12-01 10:42:11Z

Read about the Swedish honey market in our new fact sheet.

New Issue of Trade Promotion Today

2009-11-27 11:20:13Z

Read about Nordic trends and opportunities, business support in Zambia, power supply in Ethiopia, etc., in the latest issue of our newsletter Trade Promotion Today.

Introduction to Sweden

2009-11-26 11:43:17Z

On the 15th of December we welcome all new official representatives from developing countries to meet with us and learn more about the Swedish market and Swedish trade promotion.

Workshop in Zambia: Finding Business Contacts and Market Information

2009-11-19 13:25:02Z

A workshop for Zambian business support organisations was held in Lusaka last week by Zambia Development Agency, the Swedish Chambers and Finnpartnership.

Trade fairs, delegations and networking!

2009-11-16 11:39:27Z

All during Chamber Academy which takes place at the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce on the 1-2 of December.

New Report on Tourism Market

2009-10-28 13:42:55Z

An updated version of "Market Brief Tourism" is now available. The report describes Swedes as tourists and the travel sector in Sweden.

Trends and Opportunities in Denmark, Finland and Norway

2009-10-22 10:23:44Z

Organic products and ethical trade are two important trends in Denmark, Finland and Norway. This was stated at a seminar for official representatives from developing countries.

”Swedish Business as Partners for Development”

2009-10-21 15:57:55Z

At the occasion of the European Development Days (EDD)
The Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Stockholm Chamber of Commerce and the
Swedish Trade Council will lead a discussion on the role of trade and business in the fight.

Africa is hot!

2009-10-12 10:33:01Z

In the latest edition of International Trade Forum it is possible to read about the increased interest for Africa when it comes to fashion and design.

Export to Sweden - Seminar in Belarus

2009-10-09 10:44:27Z

Charlotta Wahlberg from the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce has visited Belarus to lecture on trade rules and demands for export to the Swedish and European markets.

Latest news on Trade Promotion

2009-09-22 11:02:45Z

Read about visits to Vietnam and South Africa, the interest of Finnish companies in the African market and the promotion of handicraft from Bangladesh, Mozambique and Ghana in the Danish market.

Meet our Nordic partners!

2009-09-22 09:51:34Z

On the 21st of October all of our partners in the other Nordic countries will be in Stockholm. Do not miss the opportunity to meet with them, create new contacts and learn about what is happening in the Nordic markets.

Welcome to the website of the new Trade Promotion Programme!

2009-09-11 16:03:00Z

Website for the new Trade Promotion Programme launched! We hope that it will be useful when you develop your business.

New countries included

2009-09-08 12:51:00Z

New countries from the Middle East and North Africa have been included in the Trade Promotion Programme.

Save the date! Trends and Opportunities in the Nordic countries

2009-09-07 13:24:00Z

A breakfast seminar will be held at the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce on business opportunities in the Nordic countries 21 October.