1、 BUSINESS CLIMATE SURVEY FOR SWEDISH COMPANIES IN THE NETHERLANDS 2023 A REPORT FROM TEAM SWEDEN IN THE NETHERLANDS KEY CONTRIBUTORS TO THIS REPORT Swedish Chamber of Commerce in the Netherlands Sanjidul Huda(Project Leader),Kerstin Gerlagh Business Sweden Embassy of Sweden in the Hague copyright 20

2、23 Business Sweden TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD.4 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY.5 ABOUT THE SURVEY.6 ECONOMIC OUTLOOK.7 THE MARKET.11 HOW SWEDISH COMPANIES SUCCEED IN THE NETHERLANDS.17 ACTING SUSTAINABLY.20 FOREWORD BUSINESS CLIMATE SURVEY FOR SWEDISH COMPANIES IN THE NETHERLANDS 2023|4 FOREWORD Swedish companie

3、s have always recognised the importance of the Dutch market,and this understanding remains unchanged.The Netherlands is Swedens seventh-largest export market(94 billion SEK)and the third-largest market for imports(206 billion SEK).With its geographically advantageous location,together with its high

4、level of digitalisation,technological advancements,innovative practices,and commitment to sustainability,the Netherlands makes an appealing destination for Swedish enterprises.The Dutch market is a valuable testing ground for Swedish companies seeking expansion into other European countries or even

5、globally.The business climate in the Netherlands shares notable similarities with that of Sweden.It fosters a positive environment for Swedish products,which consumers highly regard for their innovation,technology,quality,and sustainability.To gain insights into the Dutch market,Team Sweden in the N

6、etherlands conducted the third Business Climate Survey among Swedish companies operating in the country.The findings of this survey,presented in this report,were collected between March and April 2023.It is important to note that the ongoing Russian aggression against Ukraine,as well as high inflati