Imports of goods and services in Sweden
Sweden: Imports of goods and services was 344.68 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
344.68 billion BoP, current US$
Change on year
up 9.9%
World rank
27th
of 199 countries
All-time high
344.68 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$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services in Sweden is 344.68 billion BoP, current US$, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 56 years on record.
The figure is up 9.9% on the previous year and up 67.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Sweden peaked at 344.68 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 8.22 billion BoP, current US$, in 1970.
That places Sweden 27th out of 199 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services in Sweden, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | 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 | 313.58 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.2% |
| 2025 | 344.68 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.9% |
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 | 295.36 billion BoP, current US$ | 222.38 billion BoP, current US$ | 344.68 billion BoP, current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Sweden
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More economy & growth data for Sweden
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.62 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.12 Percent per annum (2029)
- Manufacturing, value added (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.1245 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (current US$), per capita 7,862 current US$ per person (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (current LCU), per unit of GDP 1.22 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (current LCU), per capita 77,210 current LCU per person (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.1167 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (constant 2015 US$), per capita 7,370 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (constant LCU), per capita 67,555 constant LCU per person (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), annual 7.46 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services in Sweden?
- Imports of goods and services in Sweden was 344.68 billion BoP, current US$ 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 344.68 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 199 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Sweden?
- Over the last ten years it is up 67.1%. 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.