Sweden recorded a trade surplus of SEK 2.9 billion in May 2026, swinging from a deficit of SEK 0.1 billion in the same month last year, as exports rose faster than imports. Exports climbed 9% year-on-year to SEK 180.8 billion, driven by higher shipments to both EU countries (11.8% to SEK 103.2 billion) and non-EU countries (5.4% to SEK 77.6 billion). Meanwhile, imports increased at a slower pace of 7.2% to SEK 177.9 billion, reflecting higher purchases from both EU markets (5.6% to SEK 119.8 billion) and non-EU countries (10.5% to SEK 58.1 billion). In the January–May period, the trade surplus narrowed to SEK 7.5 billion from SEK 36.1 billion in the corresponding period a year earlier, as exports rose 1% while imports increased by a faster 5%. On a seasonally adjusted basis, the trade surplus edged up to SEK 0.7 billion in May from SEK 0.6 billion in April. source: Statistics Sweden

Sweden recorded a trade surplus of 2900 SEK Million in May of 2026. Balance of Trade in Sweden averaged 3328.13 SEK Million from 1960 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 21800.00 SEK Million in March of 2006 and a record low of -18200.00 SEK Million in August of 2022. This page provides the latest reported value for - Sweden Balance of Trade - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. Sweden Balance of Trade - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on July of 2026.

Sweden recorded a trade surplus of 2900 SEK Million in May of 2026. Balance of Trade in Sweden is expected to be 3000.00 SEK Million by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Sweden Balance of Trade is projected to trend around 5000.00 SEK Million in 2027 and 6000.00 SEK Million in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-05-28 06:00 AM
Balance of Trade
Apr SEK-7.3B SEK6.9B SEK4.4B
2026-06-29 06:00 AM
Balance of Trade
May SEK2.9B SEK-8.4B SEK-8.4B
2026-07-28 06:00 AM
Balance of Trade
Jun SEK2.9B SEK -1B


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Balance of Trade 2900.00 -8400.00 SEK Million May 2026
Capital Flows 193.80 -7.00 SEK Billion Mar 2026
Current Account 93.90 101.60 SEK Billion Mar 2026
Exports 180800.00 183500.00 SEK Million May 2026
Imports 177900.00 191900.00 SEK Million May 2026
Remittances 24.40 23.60 SEK Billion Mar 2026
Terms of Trade 94.57 93.24 points May 2026


Sweden Balance of Trade
Sweden exports mostly machinery, motor vehicles, paper products, pulp and wood, iron, steel products, chemicals. The country imports machinery, petroleum and petroleum products, chemicals, motor vehicles, iron and steel; foodstuffs and clothing. European Union is by far its largest trading partner accounting for about 61% of exports and 72% of imports. Norway, Russia, The United States and China play also an important role.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
2900.00 -8400.00 21800.00 -18200.00 1960 - 2026 SEK Million Monthly

News Stream
Sweden Posts Trade Surplus in May
Sweden recorded a trade surplus of SEK 2.9 billion in May 2026, swinging from a deficit of SEK 0.1 billion in the same month last year, as exports rose faster than imports. Exports climbed 9% year-on-year to SEK 180.8 billion, driven by higher shipments to both EU countries (11.8% to SEK 103.2 billion) and non-EU countries (5.4% to SEK 77.6 billion). Meanwhile, imports increased at a slower pace of 7.2% to SEK 177.9 billion, reflecting higher purchases from both EU markets (5.6% to SEK 119.8 billion) and non-EU countries (10.5% to SEK 58.1 billion). In the January–May period, the trade surplus narrowed to SEK 7.5 billion from SEK 36.1 billion in the corresponding period a year earlier, as exports rose 1% while imports increased by a faster 5%. On a seasonally adjusted basis, the trade surplus edged up to SEK 0.7 billion in May from SEK 0.6 billion in April.
2026-06-29
Sweden Trade Balance Swings to Deficit
Sweden recorded a trade deficit of SEK 7.3 billion in April 2026, shifting from a surplus of SEK 5.3 billion in the corresponding month a year earlier, as import growth far outpaced export growth. Imports surged 16.0% year-on-year to a record SEK 190.8 billion due to notable increases in purchases from both EU countries (12.5% to SEK 127.9 billion) and non-EU markets (23.8% to SEK 62.9 billion). Exports grew 8.1% to SEK 183.5 billion, driven by higher sales to both the EU (10% to SEK 100.5 billion) and non-EU countries (5.9% to SEK 83.0 billion). In the January–April period, the trade surplus narrowed sharply to SEK 5.7 billion from SEK 36.2 billion in the same period last year. On a seasonally adjusted basis, net trade showed a deficit of SEK 2.9 billion in April, widening from a revised SEK 1.4 billion in March.
2026-05-28
Sweden Trade Surplus Narrows in March
Sweden's trade surplus narrowed to SEK 9.3 billion in March 2026 from SEK 10.9 billion in the same month last year, as imports grew faster than exports. Imports rose 5.8% to SEK 185.8 billion, driven solely by higher purchases from EU countries (+8.8% to SEK 126.5 billion), while those from non-EU countries were unchanged at SEK 59.3 billion. Meanwhile, exports increased 4.6% to SEK 195.1 billion, supported by stronger sales to EU markets (+10.8% to SEK 109.6 billion), while outbound shipments to non-EU markets declined (-2.4% to SEK 85.5 billion). In the first three months of the year, the cumulative trade surplus narrowed significantly to SEK 16.4 billion from SEK 30.9 billion in the same period a year earlier. On a seasonally adjusted basis, the trade balance posted a deficit of SEK 0.5 billion in March, shifting from a SEK 0.3 billion surplus in the previous month.
2026-04-28