There was a time not long ago when there were many Nomads parked against the fence at airports because they were worth zip.
I don't wish to get into a discussion about brands, but Pilatus Pc12's comes from the one of the smallest countries, yet claim 270 kts, which is an order of magnitude above the Nomad.
Range, speed and payload sells. They are exported around the world.
They just happen to be short field as well.