Icelandic companies have been enthusiastic in exploring new opportunities in new markets. Strong investment outflow and inflow lend great support to the steady growth in the economy.

The majority of income of the top 18 companies listed in Icelandic Stock Exchange is generated abroad. The same applies to some nonlisted companies.

Icelandic companies invested in different sectors, including: pharmaceuticals, retailing, financial services, transportation, food processing, real estate etc.