The trade of electronics and electrical devices in Sweden played a significant role in its foreign trade in 2025, and demand for communication devices, electrical machinery, electronic components, transformers, and power devices supported this.
Sweden Trade Statistics for shipments show that Sweden imported approximately $ 25.45 billion worth of electrical machinery and electronics and exported around $19.66 billion worth of such products in 2025 under HS code 85. The country received an almost $5.79 billion trade deficit, which means that Sweden’s imports in this product category were higher than its exports. Thus, electronics exports increased by about 9.74% and imports by approximately 7.05% in connection with the previous year.
The import of electronics by Sweden includes communication devices, batteries, integrated circuits, and other electrical devices received from suppliers worldwide, including the Netherlands, China, and Germany. Sweden’s electronic exports are destined for such markets as Norway, Denmark, the USA, and Germany. The trade flows demonstrate Sweden’s involvement in the manufacturing processes in Europe and worldwide. The analysis of the information on the 2025 electronic operations of Sweden will assist exporters and importers, producers, and market researchers in defining prospective customers and evaluating suppliers, as well as being able to adjust marketing strategies.

The electronics trade in Sweden was characterized by high activity in 2025 due to international demand, top technologies, and strong industrial relations. The Sweden Shipments Data given in the assessment shows US$34.8 billion worth of imports and US$29.1 billion worth of exports in the electronics trade. Thus, the trade deficit reached the level of about US$5.7 billion, which means that the country imported more electronics products than it exported.
The rate of growth in the subject sector was 6.3% in 2025 in comparison to the previous year, which indicates the growing importance of the electronics trade. Germany was Sweden’s primary import partner, as the electronics products supplied had a total value of US$8.6 billion. The United States was the major export partner as it purchased US$6.9 billion worth of electronics from Sweden. Thus, it is apparent that Sweden is integrated into the international supply chains of the electronics trade.

- Telephones and Communications Equipment – HS Code 8517
Import Valuation: $6.77 Billion
Sweden imports mobile phones, routers, and communications equipment for digital connectivity, business communications, telecommunication networks, and consumer electronics.
- Electric Accumulators and Batteries – HS Code 8507
Import Valuation: $2.02 Billion
Electric Accumulators and Batteries are one of the top exported variants of the foreign authorities to Sweden. The bilateral trade with the nearby regions has supported the overall trade, says Sweden Import Data.
- Electrical Transformers and Inductors – HS Code 8504
Import Valuation: $1.78 Billion
Transformers and inductors are utilized in electric power generation and used for industrial machinery and renewable energy projects.
- Insulated Wire, Cable, and Optical Fiber – HS Code 8544
Import Valuation: $1.66 Billion
These products are required in telecommunications, construction, electricity transmission, and industrial use.
- Monitors, Projectors, and Television Receivers – HS Code 8528
Import Valuation: $1.23 Billion
Monitors, Projectors, and Television Receivers are the top 5th imported variants of electronics in Sweden. The active use in televisions and other entertainment devices has solidifed its ranking.
- Control and Distribution Electrical Boards — HS Code 8537
Value of Imports: USD 1.17 Billion
Control boards and distribution boards are employed in factories, commercial installations, and energy systems for electricity distribution and industrial automation.
- Protection and Switching Electronics — HS Code 8536
Value of Imports: USD 1.11 Billion
The elements in this category include switches, relays, fuses, and circuit breakers. All the mentioned items are critical for ensuring electrical safety, running industries, and installations in buildings.
- Integrated Circuits for Electronics — HS Code 8542
Value of Imports: USD 979.93 Million
Integrated circuits holds an accountability of 979.93 million US dollars in the import of electronic equipment in Sweden. The trade forum is maintained due to the excessive demands from the consumer base.
- Generators and Electric Motors — HS Code 8501
Value of Imports: USD 884.47 Million
Electric motors and generators have various applications, including factories, machines, transport, and electricity systems. They help the industry improve its operation.
- Loudspeakers and Amplifiers, including Microphones — HS Code 8518
Value of Imports: USD 824.77 Million
These audio devices are used for entertainment and communication services, education, and professional recording. Imports of audio devices satisfy the demand for such equipment across different households and business properties.

- Telephones and Communication Equipment — HS Code 8517
Export Value: US$4.74 Billion
Sweden supplies telephones and communication equipment useful for telecom purposes, for business, and for connectivity. Demand comes from companies that produce technology and network infrastructure.
- Insulated Wire, Cable, and Optical fibre — HS Code 8544
Export Value: US$1.80 Billion
Insulated Wire, Cable, and Optical fibre are used for electric transmission, telecom communication, construction, and industrial purposes. Sweden’s exports serve infrastructure developers and manufacturers who need trustworthy electric and data transmission solutions reported Sweden Trade Statistics.
- Electric Transformers and Inductors — HS Code 8504
Export Value: US$1.22 Billion
Transformers and inductors are exported for electrical distribution, manufacturing machinery, and energy infrastructure. Demand comes from electric networks, factories, and green energy projects.
- Electric Motors and Generators — HS Code 8501
Export Value: US$931.14 Million
Sweden exports electric motors and generators; which are used for production plants, machines, modes of transport, and power systems. These products support automation and electric energy conversion.
- Electricity Control and Distribution Boards — HS Code 8537
Export Value: US$903.17 Million
Control and distribution boards used for electric management. Electric control equipment is needed by manufacturers and infrastructure.
- Monitors, Projectors, and Televisions - HS Code 8528
Export Value: US$809.05 Million
This category includes products related to any kind of display used in homes, offices, for the purposes of education, and entertainment. The exports from Sweden provide goods for the global market, including visual communication equipment, TVs, and displays.
- Electrical Switches and Protection Apparatus - HS Code 8536
Export Value: US$759.37 Million
In this category, there are items like switching gears, relays, circuit breakers, or electrical connectors used in circuits working at a maximum of 1,000 volts. The exports in this group serve the needs of electrical safety measures, says Sweden Export Data.
- All Other Electrical Machines and Apparatus - HS Code 8543
Export Value: US$739.97 Million
In this category, the items are all machines that have a degree of specialization not found in the other chapters. Exports in this category are designed to work in all types of special industrial applications.
- Electric heating devices and home electrotechnical machines - HS Code 8516
Export Value: US$699.95 Million
This category includes electric heating devices and other electrotechnical systems used in homes. The demand is growing in small and large households.
- High-Voltage Switching and Protection Equipment - HS Code 8535
Export Value: US$658.91 Million
This category comprises electrical switching and protection equipment for circuits with voltage levels above 1,000 volts. Sweden’s export of high-voltage switching equipment has played a key role in the development of high-voltage substations, power transmission networks, and industrial electricity distribution.

- Ericsson
Main Products: Equipment for Telecommunication Networks and Systems for Radio Access Network (RAN)
Ericsson is one of the prominent Swedish firms operating in the area of telecommunication technologies with its headquarters in Stockholm. Its networking devices and radio equipment facilitate mobile communications, the introduction of 5 G technology, and the telecommunications industry in other countries.
- ABB
Main Products: Electric Motors and Drives, Electricity Distribution and Control Systems
ABB plays an active role in the development of electrical engineering in Sweden owing to the technological solutions used in the field of industrial automation, power management, and electrification. The motors, drives, and control devices of ABB are widely used in factories, infrastructure projects, and energy systems, says Sweden Customs Data.
- Hitachi Energy Sweden
Main Products: Power Transformers and High-Voltage Electrical Equipment
Hitachi Energy Sweden develops electrical technologies for the effective transmission and distribution of electricity. Its transformers and high-voltage electrical devices play an important role in the functioning of electricity networks, renewable electricity conversion, and industrial plants.
- NKT
Main Products: High Voltage Power Cables and Medium Voltage Cables
NKT is one of the notable manufacturers of cables for the transmission and distribution of electricity. Its cable products connect electricity-generating equipment with energy systems.
- Nexans Sweden
Most Important Products: Electrical Power Cables and Telecommunications Cables
Nexans Sweden produces cable products that facilitate the transmission of electricity, data, and information in the power distribution and communication systems. The company assures reliable links and the transmission of data in general construction and industrial segments of the economy.
- Electrolux
Most Important Products: Refrigerators and Freezers; Washing Machines and Dishwashers
Electrolux, which emerged in Sweden, is a well-known international company that produces household appliances. The corporation’s product line-up is made up of electronic devices, motors, sensors, and control systems for household laundry and food preservation.
- NOTE
Most Important Products: Electronic Circuit Board Assemblies; Industrial Electronic Modules
NOTE is an electronics manufacturing service provider that delivers electronic assemblies to various sectors of the economy. The company’s production includes electronics and associated manufacturing technologies to transform product ideas into electronic goods.
- Kitron
Most Important Products: Electronic Circuit Board Assemblies; Full Electronic Systems
Kitron manufactures electronics beginning with assembly and finishing with complete integration and testing of goods. The company’s services are delivered in Sweden and include various electronics companies that operate in niche sectors of the economy, flexibly supplying the market.
- Hexagon
Most Important Products: Industrial measurement systems and sensor-based metrology solutions
Hexagon is a Swedish technology company that is an expert in measurement, positioning, and digital industrial technologies. Its sensor-based innovations allow makers to enhance the quality, precision, and proficiency of their products by combining electronics, software, and technologies used in various industries.
- Teledyne FLIR
Most Important Products: Thermal imaging cameras and infrared devices
Teledyne FLIR functions as a supplier of thermal imaging and sensing solutions in many industrial applications, including security and analysis. The company brings together optical and electronic devices in its products for identifying thermal traces as well as facilitating decision-making in complex work processes, reported Sweden Import Export Data.
