Environment/EnergyWith a worldwide demand of bioenergy the Swedish Trade Council presents fact packs helping Swedish bioenergy companies in their search of new destinations to export. Canada is one of the nine countries that has been found to be of particular interest for Swedish bio energy technology export.
For fact packs, see related files to the right
Life scienceAccording to a study made by Ernst & Young, the Canadian biotechnology industries have grown with 183 % between 1997-2001. Canada also shows great success in the biomedical businesses where Canada is being referred to as one of the world's leading countries. During 2006, Canada imported medical devices for handicapped people with a total value of CAD 750 million, an increase of 8 % from 2005.
Natural resourcesCanada is one of the world's largest mining nations extracting about 60 different minerals. Canada also has the second largest oil reserves after Saudi Arabia. With this, Canada offers great business opportunities regarding all sorts of advanced equipment connected to mining, tunnels, safety and environment technologies.
With the stronger currency the pulp- and paper industry in Canada opens up for new possibilities with Swedish businesses. There is an interest in "shortwood method”.
High techCanada welcomes Swedish wireless communication solutions.Canada has a population of 32 million people but only 54% of those have cell phones. The country struggles with wireless techniques and mobile offers. The consumers demand puts the market into a increased need for expansion. Swedish businesses have a good reputation in Canada, especially within the area of wireless technology.
TransportEach year the Canadian vehicle industry produces about 2,7 million vehicles. The main industry is concentrated in Ontario where truck producers from foreign countries are highly represented. For Swedish industries there is an interesting market and opportunity for further exports in this area.
Canada’s geographical distance to other countries has also led to a great development in the air- and space industry with trademarks such as Bombardier and CAE. As the world second largest manufacturer of navigation satellites and productions of regional airplanes, flying simulators, engines, landing gears and helicopters, Canada offers great business possibilities.