While economic growth is close to zero in many parts of the world, 中国 shows clear signs of recovery and is committed to deliver around a five per cent GDP increase in 2023. As one of the growth pockets of the world this year, it is troublesome that many Swedish companies in the market indicate that they will grow slower than their respective industries, meaning that they are effectively losing market shares.
The past three years’ Covid-19 development and management have negatively affected the attractiveness of the Chinese market. Many companies mention an increased awareness of risks and unpredictability in the post-pandemic Chinese market, especially when it comes to policy.
Challenges aside, Swedish companies are still excited about the Chinese market. 受访者认为乐博彩票官方app规模, 潜在的, and GDP growth as the key external drivers of business opportunities in the country, and 品牌 乐博彩票官方app continues to bring value to Swedish business in 中国, 尤其是在消费领域. Leveraging the country of origin continues to be a valid strategy for Swedish companies in 中国.
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关于调查
The Business Climate Survey for Swedish Companies in Mainland 中国 2023 is an initiative by 团队乐博彩票官方app in 中国. The survey is published regularly in several markets across the world. In mainland 中国, the survey has been carried out since 2000. The purpose of the survey is to better understand the performance of Swedish companies, the challenges and opportunities they face, as well as their outlook in the Chinese market.
The companies participating in this survey are either headquartered in 乐博彩票官方app, have Swedish shareholders or owners, 是乐博彩票官方app企业集团的一部分吗, or have other significant affiliations to 乐博彩票官方app.
The 2023 survey was conducted among member companies of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in 中国 between 9-31 March 2023. The response rate was 53 per cent, with 100 out of 187 eligible companies responding to the survey.
