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  • Net trade balance at SEK -11.9 billion in August

    In August 2026, Swedish exports of goods amounted to SEK 159.9 billion, and imports of goods amounted to SEK 171.8 billion. As a result, the net trade balance was SEK -11.9 billion.

  • Weaker trade in goods in July compared with June

    In July, exports of goods increased by 5 percent in value while they decreased by 1 percent in volume compared with the same period last year. At the same time, imports of goods increased by 6 percent in value while they decreased by 1 percent in volume.

  • Producer prices increased in all markets in August 2026

    The Producer Price Index rose by 0.9 percent in August compared with July 2026. Prices increased by 0.5 percent in the import market and increased by 1.5 percent in the domestic market. In the export market, prices rose by 0.5 percent. The annual rate according to the Producer Price Index was 6.8 percent in August (6.4 percent in July).

  • Increased food sales in 2025 despite higher prices

    Total sales of food and beverages in retail trade amounted 2025 to SEK 430 billion. This is an increase of 7.1 percent, or SEK 28 billion, compared with 2024. Adjusted for price changes, the increase of sales amounted to 3.6 percent. This means that sales in current prices increased due to higher sales volumes but also due to higher prices. Sales of food and beverages per capita increased by 6.7 percent compared with 2024, an increase of SEK 2,631 per year. The total sales per person and year landed at SEK 42,027 in 2025.

  • Fixed mortgage interest rates turn upward

    The average mortgage interest rate for loans with maturities over 1 year up to and including 5 years increased to 3.18 percent in August 2026 from 3.15 percent in July. The mortgage interest rate for loans with maturities over 5 years rose to 3.34 percent over the same period. At the same time, the average floating mortgage interest rate for new agreements to households declined marginally, and amounted to 2.73 percent in August.