Interindustriella

Interindustriella refers to relations, processes or phenomena that occur between different industries. It encompasses cross-sector collaborations, flows of goods, services, information and capital that connect diverse sectors, as well as value creation that spans multiple industries. The concept also covers technology and knowledge spillovers that travel across industrial boundaries.

In economics and regional development, the term appears in Swedish discourse to describe how industries influence each other’s growth, resilience and structural change. It features in discussions of industrial policy, regional planning and clustering studies, where the strength and nature of inter-industry connections help explain patterns of economic diversification and adaptation.

Applications of interindustriella thinking include improving supply chain resilience, diversifying input sources, fostering cross-industry innovation and joint ventures, and guiding public procurement to maximize multi-sector benefits. Examples include automotive manufacturing requiring steel, electronics and software; construction projects combining energy, transport and digital services; and clean energy transitions that involve manufacturing, financing and engineering services.

Analytical approaches used to study interindustriella connections include input-output tables, network analysis of inter-industry linkages, and surveys of suppliers and customers alongside trade data. Key metrics are forward and backward linkages, spillover effects, and multipliers that capture cross-sector impacts on output, employment and productivity.

Challenges and considerations include data availability and consistency, defining clear industry boundaries, measuring intangible knowledge spillovers, and designing policies that balance specialization with diversification to avoid over-concentration and promote inclusive growth.