Country Profiles
NORWAY 
CAPITAL
Oslo
AREA (squared km)
323 802
POPULATION (million)
4.6
UNEMPLOY. (%, 2006)
3.5
GDP/CAPITA (PPP, USD, 2006 est)
46 300
GDP real growth rate (%, 2006 est)
4.6
Country of the month
Sweden>> Click here for country information
General facts
Sweden is a prime location for market operations in Northern Europe. and the preferred choice for regional headquarters and multi-country distribution centers, contact centers and shared service centers. Most important import goods are electrical and telecom equipment, machinery, foodstuffs, crude oil, textile products, footwear,and passenger cars. The most important export and import markets are Europe, North America and Asia.
Foreign investors and suppliers can benefit from Sweden in many ways. The country is often seen as a frontrunner in adopting new technologies and setting new consumer trends. There are many examples of companies using Sweden as a test market, not least for clean tech products and services. Sweden has an international business environment that is modern, open and business-friendly. Skilled professionals, smooth business procedures and receptivity to international partnerships make it an easy country to operate in.
How ELP can help you in developing your business in Sweden
Please contact your local ELP partner who will activate the ELP network in Sweden, which has several years of experience in international business development. Services include:
- Market analysis, identification of strategy, potential customers and partners
- Contacts with decision makers at these companies
- Scheduling of meetings with the recommended companies.
Competitiveness by ELP
There are 24 languages in Europe, but you need just one Partner to improve your business in any European country: ELP BUSINESS CONNECTIONS IS YOUR LOCAL PARTNER.
ELP Business Connections GmbH is a network of several hundreds professional business consultants working in 25 nations, helping Enterprises in developing their business and fostering their competitiveness.
ELP has professional local consultants in Europe and linked partners also in USA, Canada, Japan, China and India. Each of ELP Business Connection consultants are linked to the Headquarters in Zurich