Structural Business Statistics 2016 (preliminary data):
Steady growth in construction related sectors
Statistical news from Statistics Sweden 2017-12-13 9.30
Enterprises in construction related sectors increased their net turnover 2016 due to an increased demand, which is explained by the fact that commencement of apartments increased by 26 percent compared with the previous year.
Most construction related sectors showed an increase in net turnover due to a strong construction boom. For example construction of residential and non-residential buildings (NACE 412) have increased sales of 11 percent.
Statistics on new construction of residential buildings
The table illustrates the increase for a selection of construction related sectors.
| Industry | Net turnover 2016 in millions (SEK) | Percentage change 2015–2016 |
|---|---|---|
|
Manufacture of plastics products (NACE 222)
|
38 470 | 5 |
|
Manufacture of clay building materials (NACE 233)
|
123 | 31 |
|
Manufacture of structural metal products (NACE 251)
|
27 231 | 10 |
|
Manufacture of cement, lime and plaster (NACE 235)
|
3 510 | 2 |
|
Construction of residential and
non-residential buildings (NACE 412) |
259 956 | 9 |
|
Demolition and site preparation (NACE 431)
|
64 873 | 11 |
|
Electrical, plumbing and other construction
installation activities (NACE 432) |
146 449 | 3 |
|
Architectural and engineering activities and
related technical consultancy (NACE 711) |
138 268 | 8 |
Increased value added
The Swedish business sector developed positively during 2016. According to preliminary data value added (contribution to GDP) increased by 5 percent to SEK 2 429 billion, net turnover by 4 percent to SEK 8 043 billion and number of employees by 4 percent to 2 816 000 employees compared to 2015.
The motor vehicle industry kept the pedal to the metal
The motor vehicle industry (NACE 29) increased their net turnover by 7 percent during 2016, due to a strong demand both nationally and globally. For example, the exports of motor vehicles increased by 14 percent in 2016 and the wholesale trade of motor vehicles (NACE 45) increased their net turnover by 11 percent. Even new car registration increased by 7 percent in 2016.
Structural Business Statistics is the only survey based on annual accounts from all non-financial enterprises in Sweden. We also show data by industry (according to NACE Rev.2) and sector in the databases.
Definitions and explanations
All information is reported in current prices. All comparisons in this statistical news have been made using final data for 2015.
Net turnover: net turnover excluding excise taxes and merchanting.
Employees: average number of employees, full-time: Two half-time employees are counted as one full-time employee.
Value added: actual production minus costs for purchased goods and services, although not salaries, payroll taxes and the costs of goods for resale (because only the trade margin for these is included in the production value).
Operating margin: operating profit/loss after depreciation in relation to net turnover in percent.
Net margin: profit/loss after financial items in relation to net turnover in percent.
Business sector: enterprises conducting business activities in Sweden regardless of legal form. Businesses with financial activities and housing cooperatives are not included in the Structural Business Statistics. Public administration activities are not included either.
Industrial sector: comprises NACE 05-33 according to NACE Rev2.
Construction sector: comprises NACE 41-43 according to NACE Rev2.
Services sector: comprises NACE 45-96 (excl. 64-66 and 84) according to NACE Rev2.
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