Economic diplomacy
Italy and Sweden continue to sustain strong and mutually beneficial economic relations, characterised by an intensive trade exchange in which exports and imports play a crucial role for both countries. In 2024, the total trade value reached EUR 11.7 billion, rating Italy as the 10th largest supplier and the 12th largest consumer market for Sweden. Future prospects are favourable, with forecasts of trade growth, driven by new opportunities for collaboration and investment in areas such as sustainability and innovation.
The Economic and Commercial Affairs Office of the Italian Embassy in Sweden handles relations in the economic and commercial sector with the Swedish authorities and institutions, ensuring a steady flow of information on economic trends in Sweden, on the economic policies adopted by the Swedish government, and on relevant topics for the development of economic relations between Italy and Sweden. In addition, the office coordinates trade and investment promotion initiatives in Sweden with the aim of safeguarding Italian economic interests in the country while encouraging the growth of trade, investment and technological cooperation between the two markets.
The economic, financial and trade promotion strategy is implemented through a constant interoperability/collaboration with the Italian institutional representatives present in Sweden, such as:
ITA – Italian Trade Agency
Italchamber – Italian Chamber of Commerce in Sweden
ENIT – Italian national tourist board
To get in touch with the Economic and Commercial Affairs Office of the Italian Embassy in Sweden, Italian companies can access the NEXUS platform, an application created by the MFA dedicated to support Italian companies operating or interested in operating in foreign markets.