Net trade balance at SEK 6.3 billion in January
In January 2026, Swedish exports of goods amounted to SEK 161.7 billion, while imports of goods amounted to SEK 155.4 billion. As a result, the net trade balance was SEK 6.3 billion.
In January 2026, Swedish exports of goods amounted to SEK 161.7 billion, while imports of goods amounted to SEK 155.4 billion. As a result, the net trade balance was SEK 6.3 billion.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, exports of goods decreased by 2 percent in value, while they increased by 4 percent in volume compared with the same period a year ago. At the same time, imports of goods fell by 3 percent in value, while they rose by 2 percent in volume.
People in employment aged 15 to 74 numbered 5 187 000 in December in 2025. The number of employed increased by 19 000 people compared with December 2024. In the 20 to 65 age range, 285 000 people were unemployed. This equals a share of 5.6 percent expressed as a percentage of the labour force and a decrease of 0.1 percentage points compared with the same period of the previous year.
The number of ongoing employments increased by 0.6 percent compared to December previous year. During the same period, hours worked increased by 1.5 percent, amounting to 646 million hours. The proportion of sickness was 1.8 percent. The total gross pay was 204 000 million SEK.
The volume of retail trade increased by 0.1 percent in January 2026 compared with December 2025. Retail sales in durables increased by 0.4 percent and retail sales in consumables (excluding Systembolaget, the state-owned chain of liquor stores) decreased by 0.5 percent. These figures are calendar and seasonally adjusted and calculated in constant prices.