About Global Business Climate Survey 2026:
- It is jointly produced by Business Sweden, the Swedish Chambers of Commerce (SCI), and Sweden’s embassies and consulates and covers 41 markets in Western Europe, APAC, MEA+, and the Americas.
- The survey was first carried out in 2020 and captures the viewpoints, experiences, and insights of Swedish business leaders overseas.
- The Global Business Climate Survey 2026 edition presents insights from 41 markets, offering a broad view of Swedish companies’ perspectives on doing business abroad.
- The survey aims to provide a framework for comparing economic performance, outlook, and operating conditions over time in key Swedish export markets.
- It highlights the challenges companies face and identifies opportunities for Swedish companies considering entry into new markets or expansion in existing ones.
- 2026 Survey Highlights:
- India has been ranked first in the survey, followed by Vietnam.
- The 2026 survey found that Swedish companies remain strongly committed to India as a long-term market.
- Most respondents reported positive business conditions, while a clear majority said they expected to increase investments in India during the coming year.
- Asia-Pacific was the most optimistic region in the survey.
- The Philippines and India ranked among the top markets for planned investment.
- The report noted a more cautious mood across the Middle East and Africa.
- In Saudi Arabia, the share of firms with a positive outlook fell from 90% in 2025 to 44% in 2026.
- The Americas and Europe looked somewhat better than in 2025.
- India, the Philippines and Poland led on market-level growth expectations.
