1、 BUSINESS CLIMATE SURVEY FOR SWEDISH COMPANIES IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC 2025 A REPORT FROM TEAM SWEDEN IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD.3 ABOUT THE SURVEY.5 ECONOMIC OUTLOOK.7 THE MARKET.11 HOW SWEDISH COMPANIES SUCCEED IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC.16 ACTING SUSTAINABLY.19 CONTACT US.23 KEY CO

2、NTRIBUTORS 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 the Czech Republic ambassaden.praggov.se copyright 2025 Team Sweden FOREWORD FOREWORD Over the past year,Sweden and the

3、 Czech Republic have been affected by a range of economic and geopolitical developments.After a period of stagnation,the Czech economy has returned to growth,and the outlook is improving despite the remaining risks.Inflation has declined,with the central banks target met in 2024 for the first time i

4、n three years.As a result,real wages have begun to rise modestly and a gradual easing of monetary policy.At the same time,underlying inflationary pressures persist,and the export-oriented Czech economy continues to be impacted by subdued global demand and cautious investment.Sweden and the Czech Rep

5、ublic share longstanding economic relations,and Swedish companies have established a strong presence in the country.In 2023,Swedish imports from the Czech Republic amounted to approximately SEK 38.4 billion,while Swedish exports to the Czech market totalled around SEK 19.5 billion.In terms of trade

6、volume,the Czech Republic ranks as Swedens 14th-largest source of imports and 21st-largest export destination.The Czech Republic offers a strategic position in Central Europe,a skilled workforce,and a competitive industrial sector,making it an attractive market for Swedish businesses.Over the past y