Swedish enjoying a 25 percent increase in exports to emerging economies
Friday, 28 June 2013
Sweden seem to have successfully deviated its focus from the toxic
EU market to new and merging ones in the developing countries.
According to new data out on Friday, Sweden has seen increased exports
the fastest growing economies which are also important for Swedish
SMEs. Over half of small Swedish businesses that export to emerging
markets experiencing increased demand.
For the fourth consecutive year, the Export Credits Guarantee Board,
EKN, examined small business export opportunities. In the past five
years, Swedish exports for small businesses increased by 25 percent to
emerging markets, ie countries in Africa, South and Central America,
the Middle East and Asia.
While exports have fallen by seven per cent to the developed markets,
i.e. the EU countries, Norway, Switzerland, USA, Canada, Japan,
Australia and New Zealand.
Companies that already exist in the emerging markets have a more
positive picture of demand and to develop their exports, compared with
those only exporting to developed markets. Those who have experience in
exporting to emerging markets are more on the offensive.
scancomark.com Team