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Trade Horizons’ Market Entry Blog
Our market entry blog covers a range of topics relating to international business expansion. Articles tackle many different subjects, including the initial planning and preparation stages of growing your business, advances in technology you can take advantage of, through to sales & marketing, packaging and branding advice. Written by leading experts in their field, you’ll be sure to find something of interest and real-world practical advice if you are looking to grow your business around the world.
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Trade Update May #4: Swedish solar, Welsh manufacturing, Spanish tech, Welsh chem
German energy company Uniper has announced plans to construct its first solar power farms in Sweden, marking a significant step in the company’s broader push toward renewable energy. The project will be developed in partnership with Solgrid, a solar energy provider, and will include two facilities—Segaas and Segerhult—located in central Sweden. The combined capacity of the two solar farms is expected to reach 35 megawatts (MW). Construction is scheduled to begin in early 2026, with completion anticipated by 2027.
Trade Update May #3: Boeing, Foxconn, Schneider, Labviva, Lucid
Boeing has officially opened its third distribution center in Germany, reinforcing its commitment to enhancing customer support and supply chain efficiency across Europe. The new facility, located in Dormagen, North Rhine-Westphalia, marks a significant milestone in Boeing’s global logistics strategy. Spanning over 4,500 square meters, the Dormagen center will house more than 9,000 unique spare parts for Boeing aircraft, including large components such as landing gear. This expansion is designed to reduce delivery times for major European airline customers, enabling faster repairs and more efficient maintenance.
Trade Update May #2: Finland, Turkey, Singapore, Malaysia, UKEF
The European Commission has announced €52 million to support nine renewable energy projects in Finland and Estonia. This funding, provided through the EU Renewable Energy Financing Mechanism, aims to enhance the renewable energy capacity of the EU while fostering cross-border cooperation among member states.
Trade Update May #1: BYD, Wyoming, Imperial, SkinSapiens, SoilPoint, Korea
Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD Auto Co has commenced construction of a new assembly plant in the coastal Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone. The groundbreaking ceremony, held on April 28, 2025, marks a major milestone for both BYD and Cambodia. The new facility represents an investment of approximately $32 million and is expected to have an initial production capacity of 10,000 vehicles annually. The plant will operate as a Completely Knocked Down facility, importing vehicle components for final assembly at the local site. Spanning 12 hectares, the construction is slated for completion by October, with manufacturing operations set to begin in early November.
Trade Update April #5: Saudi Aramco BYD, India manufacturing, Nissan China, Kenya Ethiopia FTA
Saudi Aramco has partnered with BYD, a leading Chinese manufacturer of new energy vehicles and power batteries. This collaboration aims to accelerate the development of innovative vehicle technologies that enhance efficiency and reduce emissions. The partnership was formalised through a Joint Development Agreement between Saudi Aramco Technologies Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Aramco, and BYD. This agreement leverages the extensive research and development capabilities of both companies to achieve breakthroughs in new energy vehicle technologies.
Trade Update April #4: White House, Meloni, India, Skoda
In a significant move towards reshaping international trade, the White House has announced that it is actively pursuing trade agreements with more than 15 countries. This initiative comes in the wake of President Trump's recent tariffs on foreign exports, which have prompted a wave of negotiations aimed at fostering reciprocal trade relationships.
