Welcome to SWECA
The Business Link between Sweden and Central America
Central America is a strategically located region with great business potential for Swedish companies.
With a population of 40 million and Free Trade Agreement with both the US and the European Union, the region offers excellent opportunities and many Swedish companies have already a longstanding history of doing business in Central America.
SWECA is the business link between Sweden and Central America and provides Swedish companies with updated information, a unique and incomparable network and contact persons. The members of SWECA are all companies with an interest in the region and the willingness to promote increased trade and links between Sweden and the dynamic region.
June 11th 2020
Minutes from the Annual General Meeting 2020
The minutes from the Annual General Meeting have now been publised. Because of the situatuion with Covid-19 participation was to a large extent by phone. Please find minutes from the meeting attached here.
November 27, 2019
Seminar evening
A program in two parts: how to build entrepreneurship in developing countries, a case presented by Ms. Kristina Boman ; and how Open Trade Gate Sweden, a service within the National Board of Trade assists entrepreneurs in developing countries to find new markets.
24th of May 2019
A warm welcome to all members of SWECA to the chambers Annual General Meeting. Please see the invitation for details on location and time.
In conjunction to the meeting, Marcus Lind will speak on the subject of Smart City Sweden - Smart Solutions for Sustainable Cities
November 22th 2018
SWECA anniversary celebrations!
Last Thursday the 10-year anniversary of the Swedish-Central American Chamber of Commerce took place. The celebrations were very well attended by members and friends of the chamber. Since the chamber was founded SWECA has actively promoted trade between the countries of Central America and Sweden and a brief overview of its goals, visions and activities have been prepared in honour of the celebrations.
After introductary remarks by the chairman of the board Mr. PG Jönsson H.E. Jaime Ortega Cucalón, Ambassador of Panama and H.E. Francisco R. Gross Hernández-Kramer, Ambassador of Guatemala presented their views of the regions potential especially in the light of the ongoing harmonization in the trade area. The evening then continued with a very interesting and hands on presentation by Mrs. Anna Folkesson from Business Sweden on the Free Trade Agreement between the EU and Central America, after which H.E. Martin Rivera-Gómez, Honorary member of SWECA and former Ambassador of El Salvador in Sweden spoke on the changing energy matrix in Central America and the opportunities this involves. The full program can be viewed here.
After these inspiring talks the celebrations contiuned with refreshments and socializing. The board would finally like to thank everyone who attendad and helped to make this an memorable evening!
22 of November 2018
On the 22 of November SWECA is celebrating its 10 years anniversary. The program will comence at 1700 hours and afterwards refreshments will be served.
Note that this event is by invitation only, please contact info@sweca.se no later than November 12.
Warm welcome!
16 of November 2017
On Thursday the 16th of November, the Swedish Central American Chamber of Commerce invited to a first meeting with the newly appointed Swedish Ambassador to the Central American Region, H.E. Mr. Anders Kompass.
During this meeting, Ambassador Kompass shared his vast experience in working with the Central American countries, as well as his vision for the relationship between Sweden and the region. The participants had the opportunity to discuss several topics regarding the trade relationship, including the Association Agreement, tourism, as well as Swedish exportable environmental solutions. You can find pictures of the event here.
2017-04-03
On Monday the 3rd of April, Mrs Elisabeth Nilsson, guvernor of Östergötland, hosted a seminar aimed at approaching the industry of the region to the Central American countries. During the seminar, presentations were held by companies from the region, the University of Linköping, as well as the ambassadors and other representatives of the countries of Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama and El Salvador.
2017-04-03
On Monday the 3rd of April, Mrs Elisabeth Nilsson, guvernor of Östergötland, hosted a seminar aimed at approaching the industry of the region to the Central American countries. During the seminar, presentations were held by companies from the region, the University of Linköping, as well as the ambassadors and other representatives of the countries of Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama and El Salvador.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of El Salvador, Hugo Martínez, visited Stockholm and engaged in a seminar on October 13 at Näringslivets Hus about the benefits for Swedish companies and investors of doing business in El Salvador. The Swedish companies Ericsson, celebrating 102 years of presence in El Salvador, and Millicom shared their experiences from many years of successful business operations in the Salvadoran market. Read more
Through a new alliance with the Interamerican Development Bank, SWECA offers all of its members exclusive information about trade rules and regulations, economic statistics as well as business opportunities and potential partners and financiers in Central America.
Anamaria Deliu at the Swedish National Board of Trade presented the current developments and the advantages of the agreement, with a focus on Peru/Colombia and Central America. Her presentation is available (in Swedish) following the link below.
"As of 1 December 2013, trade barriers will be lifted between the European Union and Guatemala, when the trade pillar of the EU–Central America Association Agreement will be applied. With Guatemala joining, the whole region of Central America can now benefit from the agreement, as the deal is already implemented with the other five member countries - Costa Rica, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Honduras and Panama. This ambitious trade partnership will open up new markets and simplify rules which will boost trade and investments on both sides." European Commission
The free trade agreement between the Central American states and the EU facilitates:
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Better availability for goods and services
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Cooperation to overcome trade barriers
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Human rights and the promotion of economic integration
SWECA Annual General Meeting
11th of June 16:00
SWECA welcomes all its members to this years annual meeting. All members are invited to attend either in person or by phone. An invitation with all details as been sent out so please check your inbox.
27th of November 2019
Presentations of the activities of Fundación Progresar and Open Trade Gate Sweden
A commercial event in Antigua, Guatemala, in which agricultural products, both fresh and processed, of the region of Central America, are presented to
international buyers. Website
