Why is foreign trade so important for Sweden?

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Because the home market is small. A large share of the economy therefore rests on exports. Vehicles, machinery, paper, iron and steel and pharmaceuticals are major export goods, and most large Swedish companies sell most of their output abroad.

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Because Sweden has no industry of its own

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Because the EU requires member states to export

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Because Sweden may not produce food

Varför är utrikeshandeln så viktig för Sverige?

Correct answer: Because the home market is small

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