1、 BUSINESS CLIMATE SURVEY FOR SWEDISH COMPANIES IN FINLAND 2025 A REPORT FROM TEAM SWEDEN IN FINLAND TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD.3 ABOUT THE SURVEY.5 ECONOMIC OUTLOOK.7 THE MARKET.11 HOW SWEDISH COMPANIES SUCCEED IN FINLAND.18 ACTING SUSTAINABLY.21 NORDIC BUSINESS CLIMATE INSIGHTS.24 CONTACT US.27 KEY

2、 CONTRIBUTORS TO THIS REPORT Business Sweden in Finland Christian Weckman Jenny Alfthan Embassy of Sweden in Finland Joakim Lfvendahl copyright 2025 Team Sweden FOREWORD FOREWORD Finland,together with the other Nordic countries,commonly stands out as a first export destination for Swedish businesses

3、.A testament to the importance of trade with Finland is the fact that Sweden has the highest number of foreign companies in Finland.The long,shared history and close ties between Sweden and Finland are reflected in their similar legal systems,economic models,and cultural connections.Swedish is also

4、an official language in Finland,with approximately five per cent of the population having Swedish as their first language.Many Swedish companies regard Finland and the Nordic countries as a natural first step in expanding to other markets.Furthermore,the Nordics as a whole represent 25 per cent of S

5、wedish exports and,together with Sweden being the 12th largest economy in the world,is characterised by high purchasing power,leading innovation,political stability and strong historical and cultural connections.There is also a shared vision to become the worlds most integrated region by 2030.The st

6、rong relationship between Finland and Sweden continues to foster collaboration and mutual growth in different industries.For example,Finland has a dynamic startup scene,epitomised by the globally recognised Slush event,which attracts thousands of entrepreneurs,investors,and innovators from around th