Net trade balance at SEK 2.6 billion in June
In June 2026, Swedish exports of goods amounted to SEK 197.9 billion, and imports of goods amounted to SEK 195.3 billion. As a result, the net trade balance was SEK 2.6 billion.
In June 2026, Swedish exports of goods amounted to SEK 197.9 billion, and imports of goods amounted to SEK 195.3 billion. As a result, the net trade balance was SEK 2.6 billion.
In May, exports of goods increased by 9 percent in value and by 4 percent in volume compared with the same period last year. At the same time, imports of goods increased by 8 percent in value while they remained the same in volume.
People in employment aged 15 to 74 numbered 5 309 000 in May 2026. The number of employed increased by 27 000 people compared with May 2025. In the 20 to 65 age range, 271 000 people were unemployed. This equals a share of 5.2 percent expressed as a percentage of the labour force and a decrease of 0.2 percentage points compared with the same period of the previous year.
The average interest rates for housing loans with maturities up to and including 5 years declined in June 2026 compared with the previous month. The average floating interest rate on new agreements for housing loans decreased to 2.75 percent in June, from 2.78 percent in May. The interest rate on new agreements for lending to non-financial corporations was 3.31 percent in June 2026, which is the lowest level since September 2022.
The Producer Price Index rose by 0.1 percent in June compared with May 2026. Prices increased by 0.6 percent in the export market and decreased by 1.2 percent in the import market. In the domestic market, prices decreased by 0.3 percent. The annual rate according to the Producer Price Index was 7.4 percent in June (6.6 percent in May).