Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$) in Sweden
Sweden: Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$) was 341.11 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
341.11 billion BoP, current US$
Change on year
up 9.6%
World rank
27th
of 200 countries
All-time high
341.11 billion BoP, current US$
in 2025
All-time low
8.22 billion BoP, current US$
in 1970
Years of data
56
1970–2025
Imports of goods and services in Sweden, 1970–2025
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services in Sweden is 341.11 billion BoP, current US$, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 56 years on record.
The figure is up 9.6% on the previous year and up 65.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Sweden peaked at 341.11 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 8.22 billion BoP, current US$, in 1970.
That places Sweden 27th out of 200 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$) in Sweden, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 8.22 billion BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1971 | 8.46 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.9% |
| 1972 | 9.76 billion BoP, current US$ | +15.3% |
| 1973 | 12.84 billion BoP, current US$ | +31.5% |
| 1974 | 18.96 billion BoP, current US$ | +47.6% |
| 1975 | 20.33 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.2% |
| 1976 | 22.64 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.4% |
| 1977 | 23.69 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.6% |
| 1978 | 24.63 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.0% |
| 1979 | 34.54 billion BoP, current US$ | +40.2% |
| 1980 | 39.88 billion BoP, current US$ | +15.4% |
| 1981 | 35.09 billion BoP, current US$ | -12.0% |
| 1982 | 33.71 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.9% |
| 1983 | 31.53 billion BoP, current US$ | -6.5% |
| 1984 | 32.03 billion BoP, current US$ | +1.6% |
| 1985 | 34.47 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.6% |
| 1986 | 40.27 billion BoP, current US$ | +16.8% |
| 1987 | 50.13 billion BoP, current US$ | +24.5% |
| 1988 | 57.15 billion BoP, current US$ | +14.0% |
| 1989 | 61.44 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.5% |
| 1990 | 70.46 billion BoP, current US$ | +14.7% |
| 1991 | 65.54 billion BoP, current US$ | -7.0% |
| 1992 | 67.56 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.1% |
| 1993 | 55.00 billion BoP, current US$ | -18.6% |
| 1994 | 65.12 billion BoP, current US$ | +18.4% |
| 1995 | 80.87 billion BoP, current US$ | +24.2% |
| 1996 | 84.53 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.5% |
| 1997 | 84.44 billion BoP, current US$ | -0.1% |
| 1998 | 89.08 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.5% |
| 1999 | 90.16 billion BoP, current US$ | +1.2% |
| 2000 | 96.17 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.7% |
| 2001 | 86.61 billion BoP, current US$ | -9.9% |
| 2002 | 90.21 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.2% |
| 2003 | 112.93 billion BoP, current US$ | +25.2% |
| 2004 | 134.28 billion BoP, current US$ | +18.9% |
| 2005 | 149.18 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.1% |
| 2006 | 169.38 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.5% |
| 2007 | 203.54 billion BoP, current US$ | +20.2% |
| 2008 | 225.99 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.0% |
| 2009 | 166.65 billion BoP, current US$ | -26.3% |
| 2010 | 196.60 billion BoP, current US$ | +18.0% |
| 2011 | 233.12 billion BoP, current US$ | +18.6% |
| 2012 | 220.85 billion BoP, current US$ | -5.3% |
| 2013 | 229.44 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.9% |
| 2014 | 237.00 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.3% |
| 2015 | 206.26 billion BoP, current US$ | -13.0% |
| 2016 | 210.27 billion BoP, current US$ | +1.9% |
| 2017 | 228.32 billion BoP, current US$ | +8.6% |
| 2018 | 246.66 billion BoP, current US$ | +8.0% |
| 2019 | 238.73 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.2% |
| 2020 | 222.38 billion BoP, current US$ | -6.8% |
| 2021 | 278.10 billion BoP, current US$ | +25.1% |
| 2022 | 306.69 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.3% |
| 2023 | 306.71 billion BoP, current US$ | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 311.33 billion BoP, current US$ | +1.5% |
| 2025 | 341.11 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.6% |
Sweden compared with similar countries
- Sweden's 341.11 billion BoP, current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 66.46 billion BoP, current US$, 5.1× the median. (72 countries reporting)
- Sweden's 341.11 billion BoP, current US$ is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 80.29 billion BoP, current US$, 4.2× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 18.41 billion BoP, current US$ | 8.22 billion BoP, current US$ | 34.54 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 41.57 billion BoP, current US$ | 31.53 billion BoP, current US$ | 61.44 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 75.28 billion BoP, current US$ | 55.00 billion BoP, current US$ | 90.16 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 143.49 billion BoP, current US$ | 86.61 billion BoP, current US$ | 225.99 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 224.72 billion BoP, current US$ | 196.60 billion BoP, current US$ | 246.66 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 294.38 billion BoP, current US$ | 222.38 billion BoP, current US$ | 341.11 billion BoP, current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Sweden
- 24 Brazil 395.83 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 25 Thailand 387.95 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 26 Saudi Arabia 358.21 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 28 Malaysia 316.11 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 29 Austria 306.48 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 30 Indonesia 293.37 billion BoP, current US$ compare
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- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0143 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 903.41 units per person (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services in Sweden?
- Imports of goods and services in Sweden was 341.11 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services recorded in Sweden?
- The highest recorded value was 341.11 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Sweden?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.22 billion BoP, current US$ in 1970.
- How does Sweden rank for imports of goods and services?
- Sweden ranks 27th out of 200 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Sweden?
- Over the last ten years it is up 65.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sweden data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imports of goods includes change in the economic ownership of goods from non-residents to residents of the compiling economy, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. Imports of services includes services provided by non-residents to residents. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.