Swedish Exports and Imports Decrease in May 2025

Sweden's exports of goods declined by 10% in value and 1% in volume in May 2025 compared to the same period last year. Conversely, imports of goods decreased by 7% in value while they increased by 1% in volume. The decline in exports is largely attributed to a decrease in petroleum product exports, which dropped by 30% in value and 8% in volume compared to last year. Swedish imports of mineral fuels and electric current also saw a significant decrease, with a 31% drop in value and a 4% decrease in volume.

Key Takeaways:

Swedish exports of goods decreased by 10% in value and 1% in volume in May 2025 compared to the same period last year.
Exports of petroleum products decreased by 30% in value and 8% in volume compared to last year.
Imports of mineral fuels and electric current decreased by 31% in value and 4% in volume compared to the same period last year.
Exports of chemicals/rubber products decreased by 13% in value and 5% in volume compared to last year.
Imports of machinery/transport equipment decreased by 6% in value while remaining unchanged in volume compared to the same period last year.
Exports of passenger cars decreased by 29% in value and 23% in volume compared to last year.
Import of passenger cars increased by 25% in value and 27% in volume compared to last year.

Statistics:

Exports of goods in May 2025 decreased by 10% in value and 1% in volume compared to the same period last year.
Imports of goods in May 2025 decreased by 7% in value while increasing by 1% in volume compared to the same period last year.
Dropped 30% in value and 8% in volume in April 2025.
Increased by 1% in value and 2% in volume compared to April 2025.
Decreased by 24% in value and 4% in volume in May 2024.
Decreased by 9% in value and 6% in volume compared to April 2025.

Sources:

Statistics Office of Sweden
May 2025 Statistics Release