SWEDEN

National Currency:
Swedish Krona (SEK)
EXCHANGE RATE

on July 07, 2015:

1 SEK = 0.1180 USD, 1 USD = 8.4773 SEK

1 SEK = 0.1069 EUR, 1 EUR = 9.3576 SEK

Type of Economy:
High-income economy, OECD member
Considered as worlds one of the most highly developed post-industrial societies; highest level of
taxation in the world; an economy which is based on the high-technology sector; high unemployment
rate since the economic crisis
GDP

(billions USD) :
572.69 (Source: IMF - World Economic Outlook Database , 2015)
GDP

(Constant Prices, Annual % Change) :

2.7 (Source: IMF - World Economic Outlook Database , 2015)

GDP per Capita

(USD) :
58,472 (Source: IMF - World Economic Outlook Database , 2015)

General Government Gross Debt

(in % of GDP) :
41.3 (Source: IMF - World Economic Outlook Database , 2015)
Unemployment Rate

(% of the Labor Force) :

7.8 (Source: IMF - World Economic Outlook Database , 2015)
Inflation Rate
(%) :
1.4 (Source: IMF - World Economic Outlook Database , 2015)

Employment By Sector

(in % of Total Employment) :

Agriculture (2.0), Industry (19.5), Services (77.9) (Source: World Bank ,
Last Available Data.)
Value Added
(in % of GDP) :

Agriculture (1.4), Industry (25.9), Services (72.7) (Source: World Bank , Last Available Data.)

Presentation of Sweden : Foreign trade

Imports of Goods
(million USD) : suede en
158,372 (Source: WTO - World Trade Organization, 2013)

Exports of Goods
(million USD) :
167,497 (Source: WTO - World Trade Organization, 2013)

Imports of Services
(million USD) :
57,437 (Source: WTO - World Trade Organization, 2013)

Exports of Services
(million USD) :
74,975 (Source: WTO - World Trade Organization, 2013)

Trade Balance

(million USD)

21,712 (Source: World Bank, 2013)

Foreign Trade
(in % of GDP) :
82.7 (Source: World Bank, 2013)

Main Partner Countries

Main Customers

2014

(% of Exports)

Norway

10.4%

Germany

9.7%

United Kingdom

7.0%

Main Customers

2014

(% of Exports)

Finland

7.0%

Denmark

6.9%

United States

6.3%

Netherlands

5.0%

Belgium

4.3%

France

4.3%

China

3.5%

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Main Suppliers

2014

(% of Imports)

Germany

17.3%

Norway

8.3%

Netherlands

7.9%

Denmark

7.3%

United Kingdom

6.2%

Finland

5.0%

Russia

4.9%

China

4.5%

France

4.4%

Belgium

3.9%

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Country's official name :
Sweden

Capital:
Stockholm
Population of main cities including suburbs:
Malmo (1,340,000) ; Stockholm (1,252,000) ; Gothenburg (916,000) ; Uppsala (130,000) ; Vasteras
(110,000)

Area:
447,420 km

Type of Climate :
Sweden has a temperate climate. In summer, it can be 25 to 30 in the south, the temperature of the
Baltic sea reaches 15 to 20. Winter is not very pronounced in the south. In the north, it lasts from
October to April-May (-30).

Local Time:
It is 03:59 PM In Stockholm
Summer Time Period :
Summer time from March to October.

Official Language:
Swedish.
Other Languages Spoken:
The recognized minority languages are: Sami, Finnish, Menkieli, Yiddish and Romani.
Business Language(s):
Swedish and English are used in business, German is spoken in hotels and shops.

Total Population:
9,600,379

Natural Increase:
0.8%
Urban Population:
85.5%
Density:
24 Inhabitants/km
Medium Age:
40.0 Years
Life Expectancy in Years :
Men: 79.9 And Women: 83.6 (Source: World Bank, last available data., 2009.)

Labor Force
5,107,000 (Source: CIA - The world factbook, 2013)
Rate of activity :
63.7% (Source: UN - United Nations, 2011)

Ethnic Origins:
90% Swedish, 3% Finnish, 7% Other.
Religion:
80% Evangelical-Lutheran. 8 religions are recognized, besides the Church of Sweden.

Not even a single country in the world can produce the things they need or
want. Every country in the world have to rely on other countries to meet
their some special needs. Just take apples as an example, this fruit can be
founded abundantly in the countries like Pakistan and India but countries like
Saudi Arabia have to import this fruit from countries like mentioned above to
meet their national apple need. Now take electronics as an example,
countries like Ghana have to import most of electronics from China and other
developed countries. Pakistan is an Average economy industry, there are
many established industries of many types in Pakistan. Today we list 10 thing
to import from Pakistan, which we have selected from various products of
Pakistan.

SWEDEN WANT TO IMPORT

FROM PAKISTAN ?
1. FOOTBALL, SOCCER BALLS
AND OTHER SPORTS ITEMS

Pakistani Football

Well you will be amazed to know that Pakistan is far behind top teams in both
these games but top football ( about worlds 80% footballs are manufactured
in Pakistan ) and soccer teams practice and play Pakistani made balls. There
are many high quality sports industries in Sialkot ( The 2nd industrial hub of
Pakistan ). All these industries produce many types of sports items which
includes cricket bats, cricket balls, footballs, soccer balls, hockey, baseball
and much more.

2. ORANGES AND MANGOES

Pakistani Oranges In International Fruit Expo

Besides a semi industrial state, Pakistan also produce many types of fruits
and corps. Pakistan produce high quality oranges and mangoes and then
these fruits are imported by the countries like USA and UK. Pakistan is the
4th biggest mangoes producer and 11th oranges producer. The type of
mangoes which is widely grown in Pakistan is Chonsa and the most grown
type of oranges is Malta and kenoos. These two fruits are mostly produced
in Punjab province of Pakistan.

3. TEXTILES AND COTTONS

Cotton Fields In Pakistan

Pakistan is also well known in the world for textile products. In cotton line up
Pakistani is the 2nd largest producer, it not only export cotton fiber but ready
made garments, clothes, jeans, leather jackets are also exported by the
Pakistan. Cotton is produced in Punjab and Sindh and most of the cotton
products are manufactured in the industries of Faisalabad and Karachi.
Leather jackets are mainly manufactured in Sialkot.

4. PAKISTANI ASSEMBLED
SUZUKIS

Pak Made Suzuki Swift

Pak Suzuki is a joint venture of Pakistan and Japanese automobile company

Suzuki. Many types of Suzuki cars and motor cycles are assembled by Pak
Suzuki. These vehicles includes, loaders, cars, wagons, mini jeeps and motor

cycles. After assembling these vehicles are also exported by Pakistan to

countries like Afghanistan, Nepal and Sri Lanka. In all these vehicles loaders
are well known because of their durability and power.

5. DEFENSE EQUIPMENT

Pakistani Defense Tools in International Expo

All know that Pakistan is an atomic power of the world, Pakistan have worlds
best defense system. There are many heavy industries in Pakistan which
manufacture tanks, jeeps, trucks, fighter jets, guns, radars and other defense

tools. Pakistan also regularly takes part in many international defense expos
and export many of these high quality tools. More Info ishere.

6. CUTLERY

Pakistani Made Cutlery

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Pakistan is one of the worlds biggest cutlery producers. Wazirabad is another

industrial city of Pakistan, which is also near Sialkot ( another industrial city
mentioned above ). In Wazirabad mainly cutlery is manufactured, all of the
European countries import silver and steel knives, spoons and forks.

7. CARPETS AND RUGS

Pakistani Handmade Rugs

Pakistan is in this industry since centuries, first handmade carpets was

manufactured in Texila, but now all types of carpets are manufactured in
Pakistan. Handmade rugs are mainly weaved in Kashmir and machinery
made carpet are usually manufactured in Gujrat and Lahore.

8. FANS, AIR CONDITIONERS,

WASHING MACHINES

Pakistani fans, washing machines

All types of fans ( pedestal, roof, steel, plastic ) are manufactured in Gujrat,
Gujranwala and Lahore. All types of modern fans, air conditioners and
washing machines are manufactured here.

9. FOOD ITEMS

Pakistani Seafood

Pakistan also export rice, wheat, milk, meat, powdered milk, seafood and
processed food items.

10. RAW MATERIAL

Khewra salt mine in Pakistan

Pakistan also export raw materials to many of the industrial countries.

Material exported by Pakistan are salt, silica, chalk, gypsum, uranium and
other mostly used raw materials.