China–Sweden Bilateral Trade 2026
China–Sweden trade reached $16.1B in January–September 2026, +10.1% year on year. China exported $8.8B and imported $7.3B.
Source: GACC Monthly · USD Data as of: September 2026 Coverage 2018-01–2026-09
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Leading commodity chapters across the available monthly history — darker cells show higher trade value. Hover any cell for detail.
Top China Exports to Sweden
| HS chapter | Jan–Sep 2026 | Share | YoY | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 85Electrical machinery and electronics | $2.4B | 27.1% | +28.4% | $2.4B |
| HS 84Machinery and mechanical appliances | $1.5B | 16.7% | +10.2% | $1.8B |
| HS 94Furniture, bedding and lighting | $649M | 7.3% | +15.3% | $762M |
| HS 87Vehicles and parts | $546M | 6.2% | -7.4% | $775M |
| HS 62Apparel, not knitted or crocheted | $399M | 4.5% | +8.8% | $467M |
| HS 61Apparel, knitted or crocheted | $391M | 4.4% | +4.0% | $489M |
| HS 73Articles of iron or steel | $296M | 3.4% | +3.0% | $395M |
| HS 95Toys, games and sports equipment | $253M | 2.9% | +16.7% | $278M |
| HS 39Plastics and articles thereof | $249M | 2.8% | +13.7% | $290M |
| HS 90Optical, measuring and medical instruments | $216M | 2.4% | +23.8% | $235M |
Top HS4 products, Jan–Sep 2026
| HS4 product | Jan–Sep 2026 | Share | YoY | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 8507Electric accumulators | $411M | 4.7% | +202.9% | $188M |
| HS 8517Telecommunications equipment | $320M | 3.6% | +31.5% | $309M |
| HS 8708Parts for motor vehicles | $234M | 2.6% | +17.6% | $268M |
| HS 9405Lamps and lighting fittings | $233M | 2.6% | +5.9% | $280M |
| HS 8504Electrical transformers and converters | $231M | 2.6% | -5.3% | $325M |
| HS 8471Automatic data processing machines | $229M | 2.6% | +9.4% | $284M |
| HS 8703Motor cars for transport of persons | $188M | 2.1% | -33.7% | $372M |
| HS 8508Vacuum cleaners | $168M | 1.9% | +108.9% | Not in Top 20 |
| HS 8901Cruise ships, cargo vessels, boats | $166M | 1.9% | +10.8% | $150M |
| HS 9401Seats and seat parts | $166M | 1.9% | +17.4% | $203M |
Top China Imports from Sweden
| HS chapter | Jan–Sep 2026 | Share | YoY | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 30Pharmaceutical products | $2.0B | 27.8% | +33.7% | $2.0B |
| HS 85Electrical machinery and electronics | $1.1B | 15.0% | +56.3% | $958M |
| HS 84Machinery and mechanical appliances | $1.0B | 14.0% | -17.0% | $1.6B |
| HS 47Wood pulp and waste paper | $515M | 7.0% | +4.8% | $696M |
| HS 72Iron and steel | $480M | 6.6% | +10.2% | $571M |
| HS 48Paper and paperboard | $342M | 4.7% | +0.9% | $435M |
| HS 39Plastics and articles thereof | $316M | 4.3% | +12.5% | $371M |
| HS 90Optical, measuring and medical instruments | $313M | 4.3% | -7.9% | $456M |
| HS 38Miscellaneous chemical products | $251M | 3.4% | +35.8% | $235M |
| HS 26Ores, slag and ash | $206M | 2.8% | +10.4% | $208M |
Top HS4 products, Jan–Sep 2026
| HS4 product | Jan–Sep 2026 | Share | YoY | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 3004Medicaments for therapeutic use | $1.3B | 17.9% | +24.1% | $1.4B |
| HS 3002Human blood, vaccines, diagnostics | $672M | 9.2% | +64.3% | $553M |
| HS 4703Chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate | $448M | 6.1% | +12.0% | $570M |
| HS 4810Kaolin-coated paper and paperboard | $263M | 3.6% | -1.7% | $342M |
| HS 8502Electric generating sets and rotary converters | $251M | 3.4% | +3853.4% | Not in Top 20 |
| HS 2601Iron ores and concentrates | $179M | 2.5% | -4.0% | $208M |
| HS 3822Diagnostic and laboratory reagents | $162M | 2.2% | +39.7% | $148M |
| HS 8541Semiconductor devices | $162M | 2.2% | +49.4% | $157M |
| HS 7225Flat-rolled alloy steel, width >=600 mm | $156M | 2.1% | +39.2% | $139M |
| HS 8479Other special-purpose machines and appliances | $148M | 2.0% | -1.6% | $203M |
Fast-Growing China Export Products to Sweden
Jan–Sep 2026 vs Jan–Sep 2025 · USD · ranked by USD increase
174 products qualify
- 1 Lithium-ion electric accumulatorsHS 850760 Exports$392M Increase+$271M YoY+224%
- 2 Vacuum cleaners, with self-contained electric motor, power not exceeding 1,500 W and having a dust bag or other receptacle capacity not exceeding 20 lHS 850811 Exports$161M Increase+$87.7M YoY+119%
- 3 Vehicles specially designed for travelling on snow; golf cars and similar vehiclesHS 870310 Exports$123M Increase+$46.2M YoY+60%
- 4 Electrical machines and apparatus, having individual functions, n.e.s. in chapter 85HS 854370 Exports$48.5M Increase+$32.5M YoY+203%
- 5 Tools for pressing, stamping or punchingHS 820730 Exports$40.3M Increase+$29.3M YoY+266%
- 6 Parts and accessories, for tractors, motor vehicles for the transport of ten or more persons, motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons, motor vehicles for the transport of goods and special purpose motor vehicles, n.e.s.HS 870899 Exports$60.4M Increase+$20.5M YoY+51%
China–Sweden Annual Trade and Year-to-Date Totals
USD| Period | China exports | China imports | Total trade | China balance | Total vs prior period | Partner rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 YTD (Jan–Sep) | $8.8B | $7.3B | $16.1B | +$1.5B | +10.1% | No. 52 |
| 2025 (full year) | $10.4B | $9.0B | $19.4B | +$1.4B | +2.6% | No. 54 |
| 2024 (full year) | $10.1B | $8.8B | $18.9B | +$1.3B | +0.2% | No. 48 |
| 2023 (full year) | $9.5B | $9.4B | $18.8B | +$96.1M | -8.2% | No. 48 |
| 2022 (full year) | $11.4B | $9.1B | $20.5B | +$2.2B | -1.7% | No. 50 |
| 2021 (full year) | $11.0B | $9.9B | $20.9B | +$1.1B | +16.7% | No. 45 |
| 2020 (full year) | $8.4B | $9.5B | $17.9B | -$1.2B | +1.2% | No. 41 |
| 2019 (full year) | $8.5B | $9.1B | $17.7B | -$607M | +3.1% | No. 43 |
| 2018 (full year) | $8.2B | $9.0B | $17.1B | -$764M | — | No. 41 |
About China–Sweden trade and frequently asked questions
What was China's trade with Sweden in Jan–Sep 2026?
In January–September 2026, China–Sweden goods trade totaled $16.1B: China exported $8.8B and imported $7.3B, a China trade surplus of $1.5B (+10.1% vs the same months of 2025). Sweden ranked No. 52 among China's trading partners.
What was China's trade with Sweden in 2025?
In 2025, China–Sweden goods trade totaled $19.4B: China exported $10.4B and imported $9.0B, a China trade surplus of $1.4B (+2.6% vs 2024). Sweden ranked No. 54 among China's trading partners.
What was China's trade with Sweden in 2024?
In 2024, China–Sweden goods trade totaled $18.9B: China exported $10.1B and imported $8.8B, a China trade surplus of $1.3B (+0.2% vs 2023). Sweden ranked No. 48 among China's trading partners.
What does China export to Sweden?
In January–September 2026, China's leading exports to Sweden by HS chapter were Electrical machinery and electronics (HS 85, $2.4B, 27.1% of the total); Machinery and mechanical appliances (HS 84, $1.5B, 16.7% of the total); Furniture, bedding and lighting (HS 94, $649M, 7.3% of the total). The largest HS4 products were Electric accumulators (HS 8507, $411M); Telecommunications equipment (HS 8517, $320M); Parts for motor vehicles (HS 8708, $234M).
What does China export to Sweden in 2025?
In 2025, China's leading exports to Sweden by HS chapter were Electrical machinery and electronics (HS 85, $2.4B, 23.6% of the total); Machinery and mechanical appliances (HS 84, $1.8B, 17.1% of the total); Vehicles and parts (HS 87, $775M, 7.5% of the total). The largest HS4 products were Motor cars for transport of persons (HS 8703, $372M); Electrical transformers and converters (HS 8504, $325M); Telecommunications equipment (HS 8517, $309M).
What does China import from Sweden?
In January–September 2026, China's leading imports from Sweden by HS chapter were Pharmaceutical products (HS 30, $2.0B, 27.8% of the total); Electrical machinery and electronics (HS 85, $1.1B, 15.0% of the total); Machinery and mechanical appliances (HS 84, $1.0B, 14.0% of the total). The largest HS4 products were Medicaments for therapeutic use (HS 3004, $1.3B); Human blood, vaccines, diagnostics (HS 3002, $672M); Chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate (HS 4703, $448M).
What is China’s trade balance with Sweden?
China's goods trade balance with Sweden was +$1.5B in January–September 2026, compared with +$1.1B in the same months of 2025. 2025: +$1.4B. A negative balance is a China trade deficit.
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Source: China General Administration of Customs (GACC)
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China Sweden bilateral trade data, monthly. General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China (GACC). https://chinadata.live/china-trade/sweden/, accessed 2026-11-10.