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Strong Development of Exports in Austrian Machinery Industry
In the first three months of the year, Austrian enterprises exported machinery and metalware for € 6.04bn. Germany is the main trading partner of the industry.
July 11, 2011
January to April: Dynamic Development in Foreign Trade
Austrian imports and exports increased by one fifth in the period from January to April 2011. The global foreign trade balance showed a deficit of € 2.08bn.
July 8, 2011
Foreign Trade: € 35m for Promotion of Exports
82% of Austrian exports go to other European countries. The state and the Economic Chamber start a new initiative to increase trade with BRIC countries.
July 4, 2011
Austria’s Foreign Trade Close to Record Level
Austrian imports and exports recovered strongly and increased by more than 16% in the year 2010. The trade balance deficit amounted to € 4.28bn.
June 30, 2011
WKÖ: Economic Talks with the Macedonian President
80 Austrian enterprises are already active in Macedonia. Exports to the country increased by 17% in the first quarter of the year.
June 21, 2011
Majority of Enterprises Satisfied with Business Development
According to the Economic Chamber’s business barometer, the climate for investments has improved further. Enterprises worry about labor force availability.
June 15, 2011
Trade with the Czech Republic Is Booming
Austrian companies increased their exports to the country by 32% in the first quarter of the year. In 2010, Austria was the biggest foreign investor.
June 9, 2011
Strong Growth in Foreign Trade in the First Quarter of 2011
Austrian imports and exports increased by 22% in the first three month of the year. In March, trade volume amounted to more than € 11bn in both directions.
June 7, 2011
OeKB Facilitates Austro-Russian Projects
A recently signed agreement will increase the cooperation between OeKB and Russian Vnesheconombank.
May 27, 2011
Exports on Track for New Record
New highs of Austrian exports are expected in 2011 and 2012. The growth rate was 24.2% in the first two months of the year.
May 26, 2011
Firms Asked to Reduce European Focus in Favour of BRIC States
The Austrian economy has to up its focus on emerging markets, the Economy Minister has warned. 83% of all exports go to customers in Europe.
May 17, 2011
Growing Sales at Wiesner-Hager Furniture
Wiesner-Hager, the Austrian office furniture specialists succeeded in completing the business year 2010/11 with growths both in sales and profits.
May 14, 2011
Romania Offers Export Opportunities for Austria's Environment Industry
18 top Austrian companies active in the areas of environmental technology and renewable energies are present in Bucharest.
May 12, 2011
WIFI International: Partnership with TOBB University of Ankara
The Austrian (WKÖ) and the Turkish (TOBB) Economic Chambers have signed a Letter of Intent for an educational partnership with WIFI.
May 11, 2011
Austria's Energy Industry Considers the U.S. as a Promising Market
The U.S. market offers opportunities for Austrian technology in solar systems, pellet stoves, biogas, biomass and software to control wind turbines
May 10, 2011
Strong Rise in Foreign Trade Figures
January to February 2011: Austrian imports increased by 26%, exports rose by 24%.
May 9, 2011
Austria's Export Are Heading for Another Record Year
Exports grew by 24% to € 18bn in the first two months of 2011, continuing to be a crucial pillar of the Austrian economy.
May 7, 2011
Austria's Current Account: Net Income 2.7% of the GDP
Austria's current account achieved a surplus of € 7.8bn or 2.7% of the GDP in 2010. The domestic economy was thereby able to prove its high competitiveness.
May 5, 2011
Leitl: "Austria was the Largest Investor in Turkey in 2010"
WKÖ President Leitl pointed to the intense economic links between the two countries during the state visit of Turkish President Abdullah Gül to Austria.
May 4, 2011
Sharp Drop in Exports to Japan is Expected
Exports are expected to return to a normal level only by 2012. Renewable energy technologies could be particularly important.
May 3, 2011
Tondach Gleinstätten is Awarded Exclusive Contract in Russia
Tondach Gleinstätten AG is awarded the contract for the supply of roofing materials for the Olympic project "Sochi 2014”
May 3, 2011
WKÖ Considers Nevada as Optimal Trading Partner
Nevada is diversifying towards renewable energies: huge opportunities for Austrian companies are expected.
April 29, 2011
Optimism in Austria's Textile Industry
Austria's textile, garment, footwear and leather industry (TBSL) recorded more employees and annual sales above € 4bn in 2010. However, massive increases in raw material prices are cause for worry.
April 28, 2011
Every second Company Concerned by Crisis in Libya and Japan
According to a survey in Upper Austria, 46% of the companies are concerned by the rise in commodity and energy prices or by supply bottlenecks in the electronic industry.
April 23, 2011
Eastern Europe as Growing Market for Austrian Wine Exports
Around 80% of the Austrian wine exports are going to Germany. However, growth rates in Russia and Poland are surprisingly high.
April 23, 2011
Texas Offers Opportunities for Austria's Energy Industry
Texas imports goods for US$ 614m from Austria. There are prospects for growth in wind and solar energy above all other areas.
April 22, 2011
WKÖ on Mongolia: "A Country with Development Potential"
The Austrian Economic Chamber sees a huge trade and investment potential for the domestic economy in the sparsely populated country.
April 21, 2011
Resch &Frisch - Expands to Italy
The baked goods producer was able to increase its sales in 2010 again. The market is to be expanded to the south.
April 13, 2011
Austrian Construction Industry Aims at the Czech Republic
Despite the current downturn in the Czech construction market, the Economic Chamber presently recommends making use of the traditionally good relations with the Czech Republic.
April 13, 2011
Leitl: Export Year 2011 Started in a Fulminant Way
Exports increased in January by 26%; the target for the full year is to achieve the pre-crisis year’s record export volume of € 117bn.
April 9, 2011
Environmental Technology Industry in the Czech Republic Holds Hopes for Austrian Companies
The neighboring country, despite making progress, continues to lag behind in energy efficiency and environmental technology.
April 9, 2011
Central Asia as a Region of the Future for the Austrian Export Business
The Austrian Federal Economic Chamber (WKÖ) sees excellent delivery and investment opportunities for the domestic economy in Central Asia.
April 6, 2011
Forecast: Austria's Economic Growth in 2011 at 2.5%
The upswing in the first half year continues mainly due to strongly growing exports. A flattening of growth is expected after this.
April 2, 2011
Southeastern Europe as a Region of Hope for Austria
Great interest of Austrian companies at the Austria Foreign Trade Forum on Export and Investment Opportunities in Southeastern Europe
April 2, 2011
Mitterlehner: New Modernization Partnership Concluded with Russia
Minister of Economy: Investment opportunities for companies boost exports to Russia: innovations and new technologies as growth drivers.
April 1, 2011
AWO: "Great Italian Interest in Austrian Steel Know-How"
Foreign Trade Austria (Außenwirtschaft Österreich, AWO), sees good opportunities for domestic firms in Italy's steel industry.
March 31, 2011
Mitterlehner Intends to Expand Economic Relations with Malaysia
A work meeting was held in Vienna with the Malaysian counterpart. New export opportunities exist primarily through eco-innovation.
March 30, 2011
Economic Growth at 3.5% in the First Months of 2011
The Austrian economy is expanding relatively strongly, driven by the robust external demand.
March 26, 2011 · Updated: March 27, 2011; 00:00
Increase in sales for OeKB Versicherung
After the crisis of 2009, the export insurer OeKB Versicherung AG recorded a significant increase in sales last year.
March 26, 2011
The Black Sea Region is Gaining in Significance for the Austrian Economy
Austria's sound foreign economic relations with the Black Sea region could be strengthened still further. The export structure of Austria is consistent to a large extent with the import demand of Ukraine and Turkey.
March 25, 2011 · Updated: March 25, 2011; 03:52
Austria's Export Industry Grows Strongly
Driven by external demand, the Austrian economy shows a growth of 2.7% compared with the previous year.
March 23, 2011
Good Prospects for Austria's Electric Industry
In its industry report, Bank Austria considers there is a sustainable recovery for the electric industry in spite of continued price pressures.
March 23, 2011
Andritz: Order from Finland
The Austrian technology company Andritz supplies a biomass boiler island for Hämeenkyrön Voima, Finland.
March 22, 2011
Austria's Agricultural Exports Continued to Rise in 2010
Ministry of Agriculture: "Success of export initiative and focus on quality of domestic agriculture”.
March 19, 2011
Awards for Austrian Products at British Food Fair
Economic Delegate Karabaczek: Austrian food producers scored in product innovation and top-quality in the UK.
March 19, 2011
Disaster in Japan Stops Exports
Current events in Japan have an impact on foreign trade. About 70 Austrian companies are affected.
March 18, 2011
Opportunities for Austrian Medical Technology in the UK
An Austrian study showed Austrian buinesses the opportunities offered by the British market: Austrian exports increased by 15% in 2010.
March 17, 2011
WKÖ: "The Manufacturing Industry has not Processed the Crack Caused by the Crisis yet"
Production value of Austrian industry remains behind pre-crisis values despite a recovery.
March 16, 2011
Bosnia is a Promising Market for the Austrian Construction Industry
The Bosnian government invests in highway construction and energy: Austria is a top foreign investor in Bosnia-Herzegovina
March 16, 2011
Austria Intends to Participate in World Bank Projects
AWO has been leading companies to international financial institutions: the World Bank annually awards about $ 70bn in loans for development projects
March 15, 2011