Summary
- Exports
- $183.4billion
- Imports
- $175.3billion
- Trade balance
- +$8.1billion
Products
What it exports
Cars (7.8%) and medicines in measured doses or retail packs (5%) together make up 12.8% of its exports.
What it imports
Crude petroleum (6.3%) and cars (5.8%) together make up 12.1% of its imports.
By Harmonized System chapter (96)
| Chapter | Exports | Imports |
|---|---|---|
| 84 · Mechanical machinery | $29.7 billion | $24.5 billion |
| 87 · Vehicles | $28.9 billion | $19.8 billion |
| 30 · Pharmaceuticals | $15.2 billion | $7.3 billion |
| 85 · Electrical and electronic equipment | $14.3 billion | $21.4 billion |
| 27 · Oil, gas and coal | $13 billion | $19.3 billion |
| 48 · Paper and paperboard | $9.6 billion | $1.9 billion |
| 72 · Iron and steel | $7.5 billion | $4.4 billion |
| 39 · Plastics | $7.4 billion | $6.2 billion |
| 90 · Precision and medical instruments | $4.9 billion | $5 billion |
| 44 · Wood | $4.6 billion | $2.5 billion |
| 47 · Wood pulp | $3.7 billion | $483 million |
| 26 · Ores and slag | $3.7 billion | $2.1 billion |
| 74 · Copper | $3.4 billion | $2.2 billion |
| 73 · Iron and steel products | $3 billion | $3.8 billion |
| 03 · Fish and seafood | $3 billion | $2.1 billion |
| 29 · Organic chemicals | $2.6 billion | $2.3 billion |
| 94 · Furniture and lighting | $2.2 billion | $3.2 billion |
| 71 · Gems and precious metals | $2 billion | $456 million |
| 76 · Aluminum | $1.8 billion | $2.1 billion |
| 38 · Miscellaneous chemicals | $1.5 billion | $1.6 billion |
| 21 · Food preparations | $1.3 billion | $1.3 billion |
| 82 · Tools and cutlery | $1.3 billion | $719 million |
| 22 · Beverages and spirits | $1.2 billion | $2 billion |
| 40 · Rubber | $1.1 billion | $1.9 billion |
| 15 · Fats and oils | $947 million | $1.5 billion |
| 32 · Dyes, paints and tanning agents | $902 million | $779 million |
| 88 · Aircraft and spacecraft | $848 million | $884 million |
| 19 · Baked goods and cereal products | $791 million | $1.2 billion |
| 33 · Perfumes and cosmetics | $741 million | $1.4 billion |
| 83 · Miscellaneous metal goods | $711 million | $781 million |
| 62 · Woven clothing | $613 million | $2.5 billion |
| 34 · Soap and cleaning products | $594 million | $870 million |
| 28 · Inorganic chemicals | $563 million | $2.5 billion |
| 61 · Knitted clothing | $534 million | $2.4 billion |
| 04 · Dairy, eggs and honey | $519 million | $1.3 billion |
| 89 · Ships and boats | $479 million | $588 million |
| 75 · Nickel | $473 million | $753 million |
| 18 · Cocoa and chocolate | $445 million | $748 million |
| 24 · Tobacco | $382 million | $213 million |
| 95 · Toys and sports gear | $369 million | $1.2 billion |
| 35 · Glues, starches and enzymes | $354 million | $354 million |
| 70 · Glass | $348 million | $786 million |
| 68 · Stone, plaster and cement articles | $291 million | $606 million |
| 31 · Fertilizers | $276 million | $431 million |
| 16 · Prepared meat and fish | $263 million | $790 million |
| 86 · Railway equipment | $257 million | $963 million |
| 93 · Weapons and ammunition | $252 million | $236 million |
| 64 · Footwear | $248 million | $1.2 billion |
| 17 · Sugar and sweets | $244 million | $538 million |
| 23 · Animal feed and food waste | $231 million | $674 million |
| 63 · Home textiles and used clothing | $225 million | $651 million |
| 09 · Coffee, tea and spices | $216 million | $724 million |
| 20 · Preserved fruit and vegetables | $213 million | $972 million |
| 49 · Books and printed matter | $211 million | $299 million |
| 10 · Cereals | $208 million | $221 million |
| 56 · Felt, nonwovens and rope | $205 million | $235 million |
| 25 · Salt, stone and cement | $191 million | $515 million |
| 96 · Other manufactured goods | $188 million | $245 million |
| 59 · Coated and technical textiles | $174 million | $142 million |
| 02 · Meat and offal | $160 million | $1.2 billion |
| 11 · Milling products and malt | $159 million | $100 million |
| 36 · Explosives and matches | $152 million | $101 million |
| 79 · Zinc | $150 million | $87 million |
| 42 · Leather goods and bags | $140 million | $532 million |
| 78 · Lead | $119 million | $40 million |
| 08 · Fruit and nuts | $116 million | $1 billion |
| 69 · Ceramics | $114 million | $384 million |
| 57 · Carpets and rugs | $111 million | $225 million |
| 07 · Vegetables | $110 million | $816 million |
| 81 · Other base metals | $100 million | $222 million |
| 41 · Hides and leather | $66 million | $42 million |
| 91 · Watches and clocks | $66 million | $226 million |
| 92 · Musical instruments | $63 million | $58 million |
| 12 · Oilseeds and grains | $62 million | $187 million |
| 97 · Art and antiques | $59 million | $163 million |
| 65 · Hats | $57 million | $178 million |
| 60 · Knitted fabric | $55 million | $23 million |
| 01 · Live animals | $47 million | $50 million |
| 05 · Other animal products | $46 million | $39 million |
| 54 · Synthetic filaments | $38 million | $100 million |
| 51 · Wool | $31 million | $85 million |
| 58 · Special fabrics and lace | $16 million | $28 million |
| 13 · Gums and plant extracts | $15 million | $28 million |
| 55 · Synthetic staple fibers | $13 million | $69 million |
| 43 · Fur and fur goods | $12 million | $14 million |
| 37 · Photographic goods | $12 million | $31 million |
| 52 · Cotton | $10 million | $41 million |
| 67 · Feathers and artificial flowers | $9 million | $46 million |
| 06 · Live plants and flowers | $9 million | $294 million |
| 46 · Wicker and basketware | $5 million | $24 million |
| 66 · Umbrellas and canes | $4 million | $19 million |
| 53 · Other plant fibers | $4 million | $9 million |
| 45 · Cork | $3 million | $3 million |
| 14 · Other plant products | $2 million | $2 million |
| 80 · Tin | $1 million | $5 million |
| 50 · Silk | $118 thousand | $720 thousand |
Trading partners
Germany is its main destination (9.7% of exports) and source (16.3% of imports).
Who it sells to
| Partner | Value (USD billions) | Share | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 17.8 | 9.7% | Sea |
| United States | 17.7 | 9.7% | Sea |
| Denmark | 14 | 7.6% | Sea |
| Norway | 11.1 | 6% | Land |
| Netherlands | 10.2 | 5.6% | Sea |
| United Kingdom | 9.8 | 5.4% | Sea |
| Finland | 8.7 | 4.8% | Land |
| Belgium | 8.3 | 4.5% | Sea |
| France | 7.9 | 4.3% | Sea |
| China | 7.8 | 4.3% | Sea |
Who it buys from
| Partner | Value (USD billions) | Share | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 28.6 | 16.3% | Sea |
| Netherlands | 17.3 | 9.9% | Sea |
| Norway | 14.1 | 8% | Land |
| China | 11.9 | 6.8% | Sea |
| Denmark | 11.4 | 6.5% | Sea |
| Belgium | 8.4 | 4.8% | Sea |
| Finland | 8.3 | 4.7% | Land |
| Poland | 8.1 | 4.6% | Sea |
| United States | 7.3 | 4.2% | Sea |
| France | 6.2 | 3.5% | Sea |
Overview 1995–2024
In 2024, Sweden accounted for 0.8% of world exports, compared with 1.5% in 1995.
Exports and imports
Exports grew 2.4-fold since 1995
USD billions (current). Bars: trade balance (green surplus, red deficit).
- Exports 183
- Imports 175
- Balance +8.1
Source: CEPII BACI
Show the numbers
| Year | Exports | Imports | Trade balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | $76.8 billion | $62.7 billion | $14.1 billion |
| 1996 | $81.7 billion | $65.5 billion | $16.2 billion |
| 1997 | $82.3 billion | $64.5 billion | $17.9 billion |
| 1998 | $84.7 billion | $66.4 billion | $18.4 billion |
| 1999 | $84.9 billion | $64.4 billion | $20.5 billion |
| 2000 | $87.8 billion | $71.1 billion | $16.7 billion |
| 2001 | $81 billion | $63.8 billion | $17.2 billion |
| 2002 | $85.1 billion | $68 billion | $17.1 billion |
| 2003 | $101.3 billion | $83.8 billion | $17.5 billion |
| 2004 | $122.1 billion | $100.2 billion | $21.9 billion |
| 2005 | $131.7 billion | $110.6 billion | $21.1 billion |
| 2006 | $147.1 billion | $126.5 billion | $20.5 billion |
| 2007 | $167 billion | $152 billion | $15 billion |
| 2008 | $183.7 billion | $162.7 billion | $21 billion |
| 2009 | $129.2 billion | $117.5 billion | $11.7 billion |
| 2010 | $149.6 billion | $143.3 billion | $6.3 billion |
| 2011 | $181.1 billion | $166.3 billion | $14.9 billion |
| 2012 | $166.5 billion | $158.7 billion | $7.8 billion |
| 2013 | $163.6 billion | $151.1 billion | $12.5 billion |
| 2014 | $160.3 billion | $153.4 billion | $6.9 billion |
| 2015 | $137.9 billion | $131.2 billion | $6.7 billion |
| 2016 | $134.1 billion | $133.5 billion | $640 million |
| 2017 | $148.6 billion | $145.4 billion | $3.2 billion |
| 2018 | $160.9 billion | $159 billion | $1.9 billion |
| 2019 | $152.9 billion | $149.4 billion | $3.5 billion |
| 2020 | $146.8 billion | $140.2 billion | $6.6 billion |
| 2021 | $177.7 billion | $175.4 billion | $2.3 billion |
| 2022 | $189.3 billion | $189 billion | $279 million |
| 2023 | $190 billion | $179.6 billion | $10.4 billion |
| 2024 | $183.4 billion | $175.3 billion | $8.1 billion |
World rank
Sweden fell from 18th to 32nd among the world's exporters
Rank among 222 countries by export value (1st at the top).
- 18th in 1995
- 32nd in 2024
Source: CEPII BACI
Show the numbers
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 18th |
| 1996 | 19th |
| 1997 | 19th |
| 1998 | 18th |
| 1999 | 18th |
| 2000 | 19th |
| 2001 | 20th |
| 2002 | 20th |
| 2003 | 20th |
| 2004 | 21st |
| 2005 | 21st |
| 2006 | 22nd |
| 2007 | 23rd |
| 2008 | 25th |
| 2009 | 26th |
| 2010 | 27th |
| 2011 | 27th |
| 2012 | 27th |
| 2013 | 28th |
| 2014 | 31st |
| 2015 | 32nd |
| 2016 | 32nd |
| 2017 | 32nd |
| 2018 | 32nd |
| 2019 | 32nd |
| 2020 | 32nd |
| 2021 | 32nd |
| 2022 | 33rd |
| 2023 | 32nd |
| 2024 | 32nd |
What it sells
Its top export group is still mechanical machinery: 16% in 2024
% of exports by Harmonized System chapter.
- Other 32%
- Plastics 4%
- Iron and steel 4%
- Paper and paperboard 5%
- Oil, gas and coal 7%
- Electrical and electronic equipment 8%
- Pharmaceuticals 8%
- Vehicles 16%
- Mechanical machinery 16%
Source: CEPII BACI
Show the numbers
| Chapter | 1995 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical machinery | 17% | 16.2% |
| Vehicles | 13.9% | 15.7% |
| Pharmaceuticals | 3.7% | 8.3% |
| Electrical and electronic equipment | 12.9% | 7.8% |
| Oil, gas and coal | 2.1% | 7.1% |
| Paper and paperboard | 10.6% | 5.3% |
| Iron and steel | 5.6% | 4.1% |
| Plastics | 2.9% | 4% |
| Other | 31.3% | 31.5% |
Who it trades with
Germany went from 15% to 13% of Sweden's trade
% of total trade (exports + imports) with each partner.
- Germany 13%
- Netherlands 8%
- Denmark 7%
- Norway 7%
- United States 7%
Source: CEPII BACI
Show the numbers
| Partner | 1995 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | 15.5% | 12.9% |
| Netherlands | 6.4% | 7.7% |
| Denmark | 6.9% | 7.1% |
| Norway | 7% | 7% |
| United States | 7.2% | 7% |
Production hubs
Largest industrial emission sources (Climate TRACE, 2025)
- SSAB Luleå steel plant
- SSAB Oxelösund steel plant
Sources and methodology
Sources and licenses
- CEPII BACI · Licence Ouverte Etalab 2.0
- Climate TRACE · CC BY 4.0 (emissions by asset; the 3 largest per country are shown)
- Kummu et al., gridded GDP · CC BY 4.0 (hubs aggregated by this site)
- Natural Earth · Public domain
Methodology
Goods trade from CEPII BACI (BACI_HS92_V202601), in current US dollars, with exports and imports reconciled between countries. The transport mode is our own estimate based on value per kilo and geography. Ranks are computed among the countries with data each year. Services are not included. Data up to 2024.