1、 BUSINESS CLIMATE SURVEY FOR SWEDISH COMPANIES IN SLOVAKIA 2025 A REPORT FROM TEAM SWEDEN IN SLOVAKIA Double click here to insert a pictrure 21 cm wide and 20 cm high TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD.3 ABOUT THE SURVEY.5 ECONOMIC OUTLOOK.7 THE MARKET.10 HOW SWEDISH COMPANIES SUCCEED IN SLOVAKIA.16 ACTING

2、SUSTAINABLY.19 CONTACT US.22 KEY CONTRIBUTORS TO THIS REPORT Business Sweden in the Czech Republic Natalie Babjukova,natalie.babjukovabusiness-sweden.se Lisa Brandt,lisa.brandtbusiness-sweden.se Embassy of Sweden in Austria(responsible for the Slovakian market)Ambassaden.wiengov.se copyright 2025 Te

3、am Sweden FOREWORD FOREWORD Swedish companies have played a steady role in Slovakias economic landscape for decades by investing in local production,offering high-quality services,and creating employment opportunities across regions.This long-standing presence reflects both trust in Slovakias indust

4、rial capabilities and the countrys strategic role in the European market.While not among each others top trading partners,Slovakia and Sweden maintain a healthy bilateral economic relationship characterised by mutual investments and collaboration in key sectors.Trade between Slovakia and Sweden has

5、shown a positive trajectory,particularly in sectors such as automotive,machinery and equipment,ICT and electronics,as well as chemicals and pharmaceuticals.Several Swedish companies have established operations in Slovakia,drawn by its central European location,skilled labour force,and EU membership.

6、As of May 2025,Slovakias economy is projected to grow modestly,with the International Monetary Fund(IMF)forecasting a 1.9%increase in GDP.Inflation is expected to rise to 5.1%in 2025,influenced by the withdrawal of energy subsidies and increased taxes,including a new levy on sweetened beverages.The