Ores and metals exports in Sweden
Sweden: Ores and metals exports was 5.5% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Ores and metals exports in Sweden, 1962–2024
Source: Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division. Measured in % of merchandise exports.
Analysis
The most recent figure for ores and metals exports in Sweden is 5.5%, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 8.4% on the previous year and up 18.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, ores and metals exports in Sweden peaked at 13.3% in 1965 and was at its lowest, 2.3%, in 2003.
Sweden ranks 64th of 194 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Ores and metals exports in Sweden, year by year
| Year | % of merchandise exports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 8.9% | — |
| 1963 | 12.9% | +44.6% |
| 1964 | 13.2% | +2.8% |
| 1965 | 13.3% | +0.7% |
| 1966 | 8.5% | -36.3% |
| 1967 | 10.8% | +26.9% |
| 1968 | 11.8% | +9.5% |
| 1969 | 11.4% | -3.2% |
| 1970 | 9.7% | -15.1% |
| 1971 | 6.1% | -36.9% |
| 1972 | 9.0% | +47.6% |
| 1973 | 8.4% | -7.5% |
| 1974 | 8.0% | -4.4% |
| 1975 | 7.5% | -5.8% |
| 1976 | 4.8% | -36.4% |
| 1977 | 4.3% | -9.2% |
| 1978 | 4.2% | -2.6% |
| 1979 | 4.6% | +7.6% |
| 1980 | 4.6% | +0.8% |
| 1981 | 4.3% | -6.8% |
| 1982 | 3.9% | -9.5% |
| 1983 | 4.2% | +9.2% |
| 1984 | 4.2% | -0.5% |
| 1985 | 3.9% | -6.4% |
| 1986 | 3.4% | -13.1% |
| 1987 | 3.2% | -5.8% |
| 1988 | 3.4% | +5.9% |
| 1989 | 3.5% | +3.8% |
| 1990 | 3.4% | -4.2% |
| 1991 | 3.2% | -5.7% |
| 1992 | 3.2% | +0.3% |
| 1993 | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| 1994 | 2.9% | -7.2% |
| 1995 | 2.9% | +0.4% |
| 1996 | 2.6% | -9.2% |
| 1997 | 2.8% | +7.5% |
| 1998 | 2.5% | -11.1% |
| 1999 | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| 2000 | 2.4% | -6.7% |
| 2001 | 2.5% | +4.7% |
| 2002 | 2.4% | -2.0% |
| 2003 | 2.3% | -3.4% |
| 2004 | 2.7% | +13.7% |
| 2005 | 3.1% | +16.2% |
| 2006 | 3.9% | +25.2% |
| 2007 | 3.9% | +0.5% |
| 2008 | 4.0% | +3.0% |
| 2009 | 3.7% | -7.2% |
| 2010 | 4.8% | +29.9% |
| 2011 | 5.2% | +8.1% |
| 2012 | 5.3% | +1.3% |
| 2013 | 4.7% | -11.7% |
| 2014 | 4.7% | +0.4% |
| 2015 | 4.0% | -14.3% |
| 2016 | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 4.8% | +19.2% |
| 2018 | 4.6% | -4.2% |
| 2019 | 4.4% | -4.1% |
| 2020 | 5.0% | +13.9% |
| 2021 | 6.0% | +20.4% |
| 2022 | 5.5% | -8.6% |
| 2023 | 5.1% | -7.0% |
| 2024 | 5.5% | +8.4% |
Sweden compared with similar countries
- Sweden's 5.5% is above the median for high income countries, which is 2.7%, 2.1× the median. (71 countries reporting)
- Sweden's 5.5% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3.5%, 1.6× the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 11.3% | 8.5% | 13.3% | 8 |
| 1970s | 6.7% | 4.2% | 9.7% | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.9% | 3.2% | 4.6% | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.9% | 2.5% | 3.4% | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.1% | 2.3% | 4.0% | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.6% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.4% | 5.0% | 6.0% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Sweden
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- Fuel imports 10.3% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 3.9% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ores and metals exports in Sweden?
- Ores and metals exports in Sweden was 5.5% in 2024, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division.
- What is the highest ores and metals exports recorded in Sweden?
- The highest recorded value was 13.3% in 1965.
- What is the lowest ores and metals exports recorded in Sweden?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.3% in 2003.
- How does Sweden rank for ores and metals exports?
- Sweden ranks 64th out of 194 countries with data for 2024.
- Is ores and metals exports rising or falling in Sweden?
- Over the last ten years it is up 18.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sweden data come from?
- The figures come from Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division, published as part of Ores and metals exports (% of merchandise exports). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Ores and metals comprise the commodities in SITC (Rev. 3) sections 27 (crude fertilizer, minerals nes); 28 (metalliferous ores, scrap); and 68 (non-ferrous metals). Exports of services are services provided by residents to non-residents. This indicator is expressed as a percentage of merchandise exports which is comprised of goods whose economic ownership is changed between a resident and a non-resident and that are not included in the following specific categories: goods under merchanting, non-monetary gold, and parts of travel, construction, and government goods and services n.i.e.