| SECTOR | IMPORTS | 5Y/YR | RANK | EXPORTS | 5Y/YR | RANK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Machinery | $4.21B | +2.3% | 31 | $4.82B | +0.4% | 22 |
| Automation and Robotics | $1.92B | +6.0% | 31 | $1.51B | +4.6% | 26 |
| Pumps and Valves | $2.45B | +1.1% | 31 | $1.99B | +3.4% | 27 |
| Material Handling | $1.34B | +2.1% | 27 | $3.06B | +3.0% | 13 |
| Food Processing Equipment | $637.3M | +0.6% | 22 | $970.5M | -1.3% | 14 |
| Steel and Metal Products | $15.1B | +3.3% | 28 | $18.6B | +3.2% | 26 |
| Specialty Chemicals | $3.59B | +0.5% | 33 | $3.39B | -2.1% | 27 |
| Plastics and Polymers | $6.23B | +2.4% | 33 | $7.41B | +7.8% | 26 |
| Packaging | $1.44B | +3.4% | 22 | $1.18B | +3.2% | 27 |
| Industrial Textiles | $525.6M | +0.3% | 33 | $525.7M | +1.3% | 24 |
| Electrical Equipment | $8.87B | +12.4% | 26 | $5.20B | +9.6% | 29 |
| Semiconductors and Industrial Electronics | $1.79B | +7.2% | 37 | $775.8M | +3.4% | 36 |
| Automotive Components | $9.24B | -0.5% | 19 | $6.78B | +1.1% | 25 |
| Aerospace Components | $922.9M | +8.5% | 37 | $1.38B | +7.9% | 24 |
| Medical Devices | $2.20B | +2.9% | 27 | $2.07B | +2.3% | 31 |
| Construction Materials | $1.29B | -1.8% | 30 | $441.3M | +0.4% | 48 |
| HVAC and Industrial Refrigeration | $1.54B | +1.6% | 32 | $1.88B | +3.9% | 19 |
| Power Generation Equipment | $844.1M | +2.3% | 27 | $2.14B | +3.9% | 8 |
| Water Treatment Equipment | $416.4M | +5.6% | 34 | $877.1M | +4.4% | 12 |
| Mining Equipment | $1.32B | -1.0% | 29 | $4.81B | +1.4% | 9 |
World Bank, World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0)
Stora Enso's board approved a plan to demerge its Swedish forest assets into a separate, publicly listed company named Bergslagets Skogar AB. The announcement was made on 30 October 2026.
Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg awarded a supply contract for gas and fluid system coupling equipment to Air Liquide Gas, SVAFAB Stockholm Valve & Fitting, HydraSpecma Component and two others for SEK 7,000,000.
Topsoe signed a contract with Uniper to deliver front-end engineering design (FEED) for the NorthStarH2 e-methanol facility in Östersund, Northern Sweden, based on its ModuLite technology. The plant is expected to produce around 115,000 tons of e-methanol annually, with FID expected in 2028.
Tranter inaugurated a new 5,000-metric-ton press at its Vänersborg site in Sweden to expand heat exchanger plate production. The press is part of a wider investment including a new factory, service center and offices.
Velan shipped a valve package of more than 1,000 valves to Preem's Lysekil refinery in Sweden for the Hydrothermal Cleanup Unit, which supports renewable diesel and SAF production. The order covers gate, globe and check valves in several materials.
Private equity investor Nordic Capital agreed to acquire Flowa Technology AB, a provider of engineered water infrastructure products.
Uppsala Vatten och Avfall AB awarded a compressor repair and maintenance services contract worth SEK 25 million to Kompressor Teknik ML AB and Hoerbiger. The award notice was published on TED on 29 June 2026.
Region Skåne awarded a framework contract for cartons and packaging materials to Ahnviks Papper Aktiebolag for SEK 352,925, according to a TED notice published on 25 June 2026. The award decision was made on 6 February 2026.
Boxon Group, via its subsidiary Boxess, acquired packaging company Vestbo Emballage of Gnosjö to strengthen its position in southern Sweden. The acquisition took effect on June 23, 2026.
T3 is building a laminating factory for Tetra Pak in Sunne, Värmland, under a general contractor order worth SEK 225 million, with completion planned for Q4 2027 and about 40 jobs moving from Skoghall.
Uniwater agreed to acquire Water Engineering AB, a Swedish engineering consultancy specialising in drinking water and wastewater treatment plant design.
NCC has won a construction contract from Sydvatten to build a fully equipped pumping station with backup power plant at Stehag, Ringsjöverket waterworks, Skåne. The order value is about SEK 170 million, with completion scheduled by end of 2028.
Momentum Group's subsidiary Börjesson Pipe Systems AB signed an agreement to acquire 70 percent of Ceon AB, a Laholm, Sweden valve and actuator specialist focused on the marine sector. Closing was to take place immediately.
GF's Industry and Infrastructure Flow Solutions division will deliver a turnkey marine intake and onshore pipeline system using its Weholite solution for SSAB's new electrified steel mill in Luleå, Sweden. The order, awarded by contractor NYAB, runs from Q2 2026 to Q4 2027.
Swedish industrial distributor Ahlsell has signed an agreement to acquire all shares in Proseal, a flow technology sales and maintenance company with about SEK60 million in revenue and 22 employees. The deal is expected to close in June 2026.
Flowserve has signed a deal to sell its PMV valve positioner and switchbox product line, the Solna, Sweden engineering centre and associated Automax, Worcester and Accord assets to Houston-based Amberjack Capital Partners. The deal is expected to close in Q3 and 18 employees will transfer.
GF will deliver a turnkey marine intake and onshore pipeline system based on its Weholite solution for SSAB's new electrified green steel mill in Lulea, Sweden, with pipelines of DN 800 to DN 1600 mm totalling about 12 km. The project is scheduled to run from Q2 2026 to Q4 2027.
Ronneby kommun awarded a contract for food distribution packaging materials and packaging machine service to TreForm Packaging AB and TechPack in Scandinavia AB, with a contract value of 2,500,000 SEK.
Tetra Pak announced a €60 million investment to develop paper-based barrier technology for low-carbon aseptic cartons at a new facility in Lund, Sweden. The technology could cut packaging carbon footprint by up to 43%.
DS Smith plans upgrades at its Bredasten packaging facility in Värnamo, Sweden, including a 3,000 square metre expansion. Warehouse activities currently in Malmö will move to the expanded site.
Ahlsell Sverige signed an agreement to acquire all shares in Richard Magnusson AB (RIMA), a Gothenburg gasket supplier with about SEK 37 million turnover and eleven employees. The deal strengthens Ahlsell's flow technology offering and is expected to close in March 2026.
Oatly announced a multi-year $16 million investment in its Landskrona, Sweden production plant, raising capacity from 150 to 200 million liters per year within the same footprint.
ABB signed an agreement with Billerud to modernise Paper Machine 5 at its Gävle mill in Sweden with upgraded automation, quality control and drives. The project aims to improve efficiency, cyber security and resource use, with the date given as February 24, 2026.
Momentum Group agreed to acquire 80 percent of AB Höglandets Kompressorservice, a Swedish compressor technology specialist with about SEK 36 million turnover and nine employees, on February 5, 2026.
Tetra Pak will invest €60 million in a new pilot plant at its Lund facility to accelerate development of paper-based barriers for aseptic cartons, with production expected to start in Q1 2027.