Trade lane
What the United Kingdom buys from Sweden.
The United Kingdom imported USD 7.2bn of manufactured and processed goods from Sweden in 2024, up 4 per cent on 2022. That is 1 per cent of everything the United Kingdom imported in these lines, and Sweden is its number 17 source. Below: the 50 largest lines, the fastest growing, where Sweden dominates, and where another country ships the same line for less a tonne.
Trade year 2024, compared with 2022. Unit values are customs values per tonne, declared at the border, not product prices.
USD 7.2bnfrom Sweden in 2024 (USD 6.9bn in 2022)
1 per centof the United Kingdom's imports in these lines, USD 506bn from every source
576product lines worth USD 1m or more on this lane
#17Sweden's rank among the United Kingdom's sources
The top 50
The largest lines on the lane, by 2024 value.
Each line shows what the United Kingdom paid Sweden for it at the border, Sweden's share of everything the United Kingdom imported in that line, how it changed since 2022, and the customs unit value per tonne where the weight is recorded. Together they are 61 per cent of the lane.
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Wood: coniferous species, of fir (Abies spp.) and spruce (Picea spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, of...HS 440712
Share of the United Kingdom's imports47 per cent, 31 source countriesChangedown 23 per cent on 2022 (USD 693m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 620 a tonne, 855,467 tonnesUSD 531min 2024 -
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Vehicles: with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor for propulsion, capable of being charged by plugging to external source of...HS 870360
Share of the United Kingdom's imports7 per cent, 35 source countriesChangeup 325 per cent on 2022 (USD 97m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 19,074 a tonne, 21,571 tonnesUSD 411min 2024 -
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Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000ccHS 870323
Share of the United Kingdom's imports5 per cent, 71 source countriesChangeup 128 per cent on 2022 (USD 144m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 15,562 a tonne, 21,045 tonnesUSD 327min 2024 -
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Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail saleHS 300490
Share of the United Kingdom's imports2 per cent, 91 source countriesChangeup 67 per cent on 2022 (USD 138m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 212,446 a tonne, 1,085 tonnesUSD 231min 2024 -
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Wood: coniferous species, of pine (Pinus spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, of a thickness exceeding...HS 440711
Share of the United Kingdom's imports37 per cent, 38 source countriesChangedown 13 per cent on 2022 (USD 207m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 575 a tonne, 313,157 tonnesUSD 180min 2024 -
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Tractors: road tractors for semi-trailers, with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel)HS 870121
Share of the United Kingdom's imports10 per cent, 28 source countriesChangedown 12 per cent on 2022 (USD 181m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 15,444 a tonne, 10,263 tonnesUSD 158min 2024 -
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Kraft paper and paperboard: kraftliner, uncoated, unbleached, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803HS 480411
Share of the United Kingdom's imports69 per cent, 23 source countriesChangeup 18 per cent on 2022 (USD 133m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 739 a tonne, 212,549 tonnesUSD 157min 2024 -
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Wood pulp: chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, (other than dissolving grades), semi-bleached or bleached, of coniferous woodHS 470321
Share of the United Kingdom's imports75 per cent, 12 source countriesChangedown 18 per cent on 2022 (USD 181m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 831 a tonne, 179,422 tonnesUSD 149min 2024 -
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Paper and paperboard: multi-ply, coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances only, for non-graphic purposes, n.e.c. in heading no. 4810, in rolls or sheetsHS 481092
Share of the United Kingdom's imports30 per cent, 34 source countriesChangedown 15 per cent on 2022 (USD 163m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1,258 a tonne, 110,367 tonnesUSD 139min 2024 -
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Fork-lift and other works trucks: fitted with lifting or handling equipment, self-propelled by electric motorHS 842710
Share of the United Kingdom's imports12 per cent, 39 source countriesChangeup 67 per cent on 2022 (USD 68m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 11,427 a tonne, 9,911 tonnesUSD 113min 2024 -
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Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803): over 10% by weight of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibre, in rollsHS 480261
Share of the United Kingdom's imports73 per cent, 23 source countriesChangeup 23 per cent on 2022 (USD 85m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 775 a tonne, 135,092 tonnesUSD 105min 2024 -
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Insulated electric conductors: for a voltage exceeding 1000 voltsHS 854460
Share of the United Kingdom's imports15 per cent, 64 source countriesChangeup 371 per cent on 2022 (USD 22m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 11,725 a tonne, 8,929 tonnesUSD 105min 2024 -
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Beverages, fermented: (e.g. cider, perry, mead, sake)HS 220600
Share of the United Kingdom's imports38 per cent, 62 source countriesChangeup 7 per cent on 2022 (USD 93m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1,218 a tonne, 82,008 tonnesUSD 100min 2024 -
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Reagents: diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing, prepared diagnostic or laboratory reagents whether or not on a backing, whether or not put up in the form of...HS 382219
Share of the United Kingdom's imports7 per cent, 72 source countriesChangeup 18 per cent on 2022 (USD 82m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 698,382 a tonne, 139 tonnesUSD 97min 2024 -
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Medicaments: containing corticosteroid hormones, their derivatives or structural analogues (but not containing antibiotics), for therapeutic or prophylactic uses...HS 300432
Share of the United Kingdom's imports17 per cent, 36 source countriesChangeup 22 per cent on 2022 (USD 70m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 479,962 a tonne, 178 tonnesUSD 86min 2024 -
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Kraft paper and paperboard: kraftliner, uncoated, bleached, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803HS 480419
Share of the United Kingdom's imports77 per cent, 23 source countriesChangelevel with 2022 (USD 85m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 945 a tonne, 89,398 tonnesUSD 84min 2024 -
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Front-end shovel loadersHS 842951
Share of the United Kingdom's imports24 per cent, 38 source countriesChangeup 5 per cent on 2022 (USD 74m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 11,723 a tonne, 6,607 tonnesUSD 77min 2024 -
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Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. exceeding 20 tonnes), n.e.c. in...HS 870423
Share of the United Kingdom's imports8 per cent, 22 source countriesChangeup 1 per cent on 2022 (USD 75m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 14,341 a tonne, 5,276 tonnesUSD 76min 2024 -
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Wood: coniferous species, of S-P-F (spruce (Picea spp.), pine (Pinus spp.) and fir (Abies spp.)), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed...HS 440713
Share of the United Kingdom's imports65 per cent, 18 source countriesChangeup 330 per cent on 2022 (USD 15m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 547 a tonne, 121,471 tonnesUSD 66min 2024 -
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Sanitary towels (pads) and tampons, napkins (diapers), napkin liners and similar articles, of any materialHS 961900
Share of the United Kingdom's imports7 per cent, 59 source countriesChangedown 34 per cent on 2022 (USD 100m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 2,947 a tonne, 22,487 tonnesUSD 66min 2024 -
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Products n.e.c. in heading 2404, intended for the intake of nicotine into the human body, for oral applicationHS 240491
Share of the United Kingdom's imports48 per cent, 32 source countriesChangefrom USD 6m in 2022Unit valueUSD 71,552 a tonne, 858 tonnesUSD 61min 2024 -
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Vehicles: dumpers, designed for off-highway use, for transport of goodsHS 870410
Share of the United Kingdom's imports31 per cent, 28 source countriesChangedown 33 per cent on 2022 (USD 90m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 11,574 a tonne, 5,182 tonnesUSD 60min 2024 -
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Electrical static convertersHS 850440
Share of the United Kingdom's imports2 per cent, 117 source countriesChangedown 52 per cent on 2022 (USD 122m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 64,136 a tonne, 918 tonnesUSD 59min 2024 -
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Radar apparatusHS 852610
Share of the United Kingdom's imports13 per cent, 54 source countriesChangeup 271 per cent on 2022 (USD 14m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1.4m a tonne, 38 tonnesUSD 54min 2024 -
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Turbines: parts of turbo-jets and turbo-propellersHS 841191
Share of the United Kingdom's imports1 per cent, 87 source countriesChangeup 86 per cent on 2022 (USD 26m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1.8m a tonne, 26 tonnesUSD 47min 2024 -
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Steel, alloy: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, not in coilsHS 722540
Share of the United Kingdom's imports41 per cent, 20 source countriesChangedown 2 per cent on 2022 (USD 47m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1,587 a tonne, 29,307 tonnesUSD 47min 2024 -
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Furniture: wooden, other than for office, kitchen or bedroom useHS 940360
Share of the United Kingdom's imports3 per cent, 122 source countriesChangeup 4 per cent on 2022 (USD 44m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 46min 2024 -
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Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803): printing, writing or graphic, 10% or less by weight of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibre, weighing 40g/m2...HS 480255
Share of the United Kingdom's imports22 per cent, 34 source countriesChangedown 1 per cent on 2022 (USD 46m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 995 a tonne, 45,752 tonnesUSD 46min 2024 -
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Vehicle parts and accessories: n.e.c. in heading no. 8708HS 870899
Share of the United Kingdom's imports2 per cent, 95 source countriesChangedown 15 per cent on 2022 (USD 51m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 16,507 a tonne, 2,627 tonnesUSD 43min 2024 -
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Blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products: immunological products, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail...HS 300215
Share of the United Kingdom's imports1 per cent, 45 source countriesChangeup 119 per cent on 2022 (USD 19m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 42min 2024 -
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Appliances: worn, carried or implanted in the body, to compensate for a defect or disabilityHS 902190
Share of the United Kingdom's imports3 per cent, 63 source countriesChangeup 13 per cent on 2022 (USD 33m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 949,637 a tonne, 40 tonnesUSD 38min 2024 -
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Steel, stainless: seamless, casing and tubing, of a kind used in drilling for oil or gasHS 730424
Share of the United Kingdom's imports28 per cent, 22 source countriesChangeup 14 per cent on 2022 (USD 31m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 17,938 a tonne, 1,982 tonnesUSD 36min 2024 -
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Pumps: centrifugal, n.e.c. in heading no. 8413, for liquidsHS 841370
Share of the United Kingdom's imports7 per cent, 72 source countriesChangeup 440 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 13,492 a tonne, 2,537 tonnesUSD 34min 2024 -
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Electrical apparatus: transistors, (other than photosensitive), with a dissipation rate of 1W or moreHS 854129
Share of the United Kingdom's imports21 per cent, 51 source countriesChangefrom USD 239k in 2022Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 34min 2024 -
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Engines: compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of a kind used for other than marine propulsion or the vehicles of...HS 840890
Share of the United Kingdom's imports10 per cent, 43 source countriesChangeup 10 per cent on 2022 (USD 30m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 18,994 a tonne, 1,734 tonnesUSD 33min 2024 -
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Paper and paperboard: coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances, for printing & writing, graphics, containing no, or not more than 10% by weight of total fibres...HS 481013
Share of the United Kingdom's imports18 per cent, 39 source countriesChangeup 16 per cent on 2022 (USD 28m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1,183 a tonne, 27,523 tonnesUSD 33min 2024 -
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Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other...HS 851762
Share of the United Kingdom's importsunder 1 per cent, 127 source countriesChangedown 42 per cent on 2022 (USD 56m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 370,478 a tonne, 87 tonnesUSD 32min 2024 -
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Non-alcoholic beverages: other than non-alcoholic beer, n.e.c. in item no. 2202.10, not including fruit, nut or vegetable juices of heading no. 2009HS 220299
Share of the United Kingdom's imports3 per cent, 85 source countriesChangeup 5 per cent on 2022 (USD 30m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 894 a tonne, 35,578 tonnesUSD 32min 2024 -
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Lifts and skip hoistsHS 842810
Share of the United Kingdom's imports7 per cent, 42 source countriesChangedown 7 per cent on 2022 (USD 32m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 13,207 a tonne, 2,273 tonnesUSD 30min 2024 -
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Boards, panels, consoles, desks and other bases: for electric control or the distribution of electricity, (other than switching apparatus of heading no. 8517), for a...HS 853710
Share of the United Kingdom's imports1 per cent, 112 source countriesChangedown 14 per cent on 2022 (USD 34m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 134,718 a tonne, 220 tonnesUSD 30min 2024 -
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Aircraft and spacecraft: parts of aeroplanes, helicopters or unmanned aircraft n.e.c. in heading no. 8807HS 880730
Share of the United Kingdom's imports1 per cent, 121 source countriesChangeup 7 per cent on 2022 (USD 28m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 673,622 a tonne, 44 tonnesUSD 29min 2024 -
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Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, n.e.c. in heading 7308HS 730890
Share of the United Kingdom's imports2 per cent, 73 source countriesChangeup 72 per cent on 2022 (USD 17m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 3,242 a tonne, 9,044 tonnesUSD 29min 2024 -
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Kraft paper and paperboard: uncoated, bleached, weight 150g/m2 or less, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803HS 480439
Share of the United Kingdom's imports36 per cent, 32 source countriesChangeup 70 per cent on 2022 (USD 17m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1,546 a tonne, 18,325 tonnesUSD 28min 2024 -
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Acids: saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids: anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, n.e.c. in...HS 291590
Share of the United Kingdom's imports21 per cent, 37 source countriesChangedown 18 per cent on 2022 (USD 34m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 964 a tonne, 28,458 tonnesUSD 27min 2024 -
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Brushes: toothbrushesHS 960321
Share of the United Kingdom's imports21 per cent, 55 source countriesChangeup 23 per cent on 2022 (USD 22m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 82,536 a tonne, 327 tonnesUSD 27min 2024 -
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Liqueurs and cordialsHS 220870
Share of the United Kingdom's imports9 per cent, 65 source countriesChangefrom USD 4m in 2022Unit valueUSD 6,175 a tonne, 4,371 tonnesUSD 27min 2024 -
47
Machines and mechanical appliances: having individual functions, n.e.c. or included in this chapterHS 847989
Share of the United Kingdom's imports2 per cent, 96 source countriesChangeup 20 per cent on 2022 (USD 22m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 26,582 a tonne, 990 tonnesUSD 26min 2024 -
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Plastics: other articles n.e.c. in chapter 39HS 392690
Share of the United Kingdom's imports1 per cent, 124 source countriesChangeup 11 per cent on 2022 (USD 23m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 13,979 a tonne, 1,790 tonnesUSD 25min 2024 -
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Medical, surgical instruments and appliances: catheters, cannulae and the likeHS 901839
Share of the United Kingdom's imports3 per cent, 67 source countriesChangeup 12 per cent on 2022 (USD 22m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 47,999 a tonne, 518 tonnesUSD 25min 2024 -
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Tractors: n.e.c. in heading no 8701 (other than tractors of heading no 8709): of an engine power exceeding 130kWHS 870195
Share of the United Kingdom's imports4 per cent, 27 source countriesChangefrom USD 4m in 2022Unit valueUSD 17,710 a tonne, 1,398 tonnesUSD 25min 2024
Fastest growing
The lines that grew most since 2022.
Lines worth at least USD 5m in 2022, ranked by growth to 2024 in current dollars. A fast rise can be a new product, a shift away from another source, or a price change; the record does not say which.
- Products n.e.c. in heading 2404, intended for the intake of nicotine into the human body, for oral applicationHS 240491USD 61m in 2024, from USD 6m in 2022. Sweden supplies 48 per cent of the line.
- Pumps: centrifugal, n.e.c. in heading no. 8413, for liquidsHS 841370USD 34m in 2024, up 440 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). Sweden supplies 7 per cent of the line.
- Insulated electric conductors: for a voltage exceeding 1000 voltsHS 854460USD 105m in 2024, up 371 per cent on 2022 (USD 22m in 2022). Sweden supplies 15 per cent of the line.
- Wood: coniferous species, of S-P-F (spruce (Picea spp.), pine (Pinus spp.) and fir (Abies spp.)), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed...HS 440713USD 66m in 2024, up 330 per cent on 2022 (USD 15m in 2022). Sweden supplies 65 per cent of the line.
- Vehicles: with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor for propulsion, capable of being charged by plugging to external source of...HS 870360USD 411m in 2024, up 325 per cent on 2022 (USD 97m in 2022). Sweden supplies 7 per cent of the line.
- Radar apparatusHS 852610USD 54m in 2024, up 271 per cent on 2022 (USD 14m in 2022). Sweden supplies 13 per cent of the line.
- Nickel: bars, rods and profiles, of nickel alloysHS 750512USD 18m in 2024, up 132 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022). Sweden supplies 4 per cent of the line.
- Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000ccHS 870323USD 327m in 2024, up 128 per cent on 2022 (USD 144m in 2022). Sweden supplies 5 per cent of the line.
- Blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products: immunological products, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail...HS 300215USD 42m in 2024, up 119 per cent on 2022 (USD 19m in 2022). Sweden supplies 1 per cent of the line.
- Glass fibres: glass wool and articles thereofHS 701980USD 13m in 2024, up 90 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022). Sweden supplies 25 per cent of the line.
- Turbines: parts of turbo-jets and turbo-propellersHS 841191USD 47m in 2024, up 86 per cent on 2022 (USD 26m in 2022). Sweden supplies 1 per cent of the line.
- Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, n.e.c. in heading 7308HS 730890USD 29m in 2024, up 72 per cent on 2022 (USD 17m in 2022). Sweden supplies 2 per cent of the line.
- Pumps: parts thereofHS 841391USD 14m in 2024, up 71 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022). Sweden supplies 4 per cent of the line.
- Kraft paper and paperboard: uncoated, bleached, weight 150g/m2 or less, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803HS 480439USD 28m in 2024, up 70 per cent on 2022 (USD 17m in 2022). Sweden supplies 36 per cent of the line.
- Fork-lift and other works trucks: fitted with lifting or handling equipment, self-propelled by electric motorHS 842710USD 113m in 2024, up 67 per cent on 2022 (USD 68m in 2022). Sweden supplies 12 per cent of the line.
- Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail saleHS 300490USD 231m in 2024, up 67 per cent on 2022 (USD 138m in 2022). Sweden supplies 2 per cent of the line.
- Machinery, plant and laboratory equipment: for treating materials by change of temperature, other than for making hot drinks or cooking or heating foodHS 841989USD 11m in 2024, up 65 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022). Sweden supplies 4 per cent of the line.
- Furniture: metal, other than for office useHS 940320USD 24m in 2024, up 65 per cent on 2022 (USD 15m in 2022). Sweden supplies 2 per cent of the line.
- Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa: n.e.c. in chapter 18HS 180690USD 17m in 2024, up 59 per cent on 2022 (USD 11m in 2022). Sweden supplies 1 per cent of the line.
- Air conditioning machines: containing a motor driven fan, other than window or wall types, not incorporating a refrigerating unitHS 841583USD 14m in 2024, up 56 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022). Sweden supplies 7 per cent of the line.
Where Sweden dominates
Lines where Sweden supplies 60 per cent or more.
The largest lines worth USD 1m or more where Sweden ships at least 60 per cent of what the United Kingdom imports. This is supply concentration: how much of the line depends on one source country.
- Kraft paper and paperboard: kraftliner, uncoated, unbleached, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803HS 48041169 per cent of the United Kingdom's imports of the line, USD 157m; 23 source countries in all.
- Wood pulp: chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, (other than dissolving grades), semi-bleached or bleached, of coniferous woodHS 47032175 per cent of the United Kingdom's imports of the line, USD 149m; 12 source countries in all.
- Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803): over 10% by weight of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibre, in rollsHS 48026173 per cent of the United Kingdom's imports of the line, USD 105m; 23 source countries in all.
- Kraft paper and paperboard: kraftliner, uncoated, bleached, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803HS 48041977 per cent of the United Kingdom's imports of the line, USD 84m; 23 source countries in all.
- Wood: coniferous species, of S-P-F (spruce (Picea spp.), pine (Pinus spp.) and fir (Abies spp.)), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed...HS 44071365 per cent of the United Kingdom's imports of the line, USD 66m; 18 source countries in all.
- Kraft paper and paperboard: sack kraft paper, uncoated, bleached, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803HS 48042971 per cent of the United Kingdom's imports of the line, USD 10m; 17 source countries in all.
- Rosin: spirit and oils, n.e.c. in heading no. 3806HS 38069065 per cent of the United Kingdom's imports of the line, USD 7m; 25 source countries in all.
- Wood pulp: obtained by a combination of mechanical and chemical pulping processesHS 47050096 per cent of the United Kingdom's imports of the line, USD 7m; 15 source countries in all.
- Steel, stainless: semi-finished products, of rectangular (other than square) cross-sectionHS 72189173 per cent of the United Kingdom's imports of the line, USD 5m; 25 source countries in all.
- Wood pulp: chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, (other than dissolving grades), unbleached, of coniferous woodHS 47031171 per cent of the United Kingdom's imports of the line, USD 5m; 9 source countries in all.
- Steel, alloy: bars and rods, of silico-manganese steelHS 72282077 per cent of the United Kingdom's imports of the line, USD 4m; 13 source countries in all.
- Aluminium: powders of lamellar structure, flakesHS 76032089 per cent of the United Kingdom's imports of the line, USD 3m; 15 source countries in all.
- Chlorates: other than sodiumHS 28291997 per cent of the United Kingdom's imports of the line, USD 2m; 9 source countries in all.
- Paper and paperboard: uncoated, semi-chemical fluting paper, rolls or sheetsHS 48051186 per cent of the United Kingdom's imports of the line, USD 2m; 15 source countries in all.
- Kraft paper and paperboard: uncoated, weight between 150 and 225g/m2, bleached uniformly throughout, more than 95% of total fibre content consists of chemically...HS 48044274 per cent of the United Kingdom's imports of the line, USD 2m; 9 source countries in all.
- Carbides: of calcium, whether or not chemically definedHS 28491069 per cent of the United Kingdom's imports of the line, USD 1m; 9 source countries in all.
Another source, lower unit value
Where another country ships the same line for at least 20 per cent less a tonne.
Lines worth USD 5m or more where Sweden's unit value is recorded and another country also ships at least USD 5m of the same line to the United Kingdom at a unit value at least 20 per cent lower. The largest such source is named. The same heading can hold different grades, so a lower figure is a question to ask, not a like-for-like price.
- Wood: coniferous species, of fir (Abies spp.) and spruce (Picea spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, of...HS 440712Sweden: USD 531m at USD 620 a tonne. Ireland: USD 125m (11 per cent of the line) at USD 412 a tonne, 34 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 604 a tonne.
- Vehicles: with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor for propulsion, capable of being charged by plugging to external source of...HS 870360Sweden: USD 411m at USD 19,074 a tonne. China: USD 293m (5 per cent of the line) at USD 15,101 a tonne, 21 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 19,586 a tonne.
- Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000ccHS 870323Sweden: USD 327m at USD 15,562 a tonne. China: USD 65m (1 per cent of the line) at USD 8,674 a tonne, 44 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 19,178 a tonne.
- Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail saleHS 300490Sweden: USD 231m at USD 212,446 a tonne. Germany: USD 1.9bn (15 per cent of the line) at USD 81,585 a tonne, 62 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 72,972 a tonne.
- Tractors: road tractors for semi-trailers, with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel)HS 870121Sweden: USD 158m at USD 15,444 a tonne. Ireland: USD 10m (1 per cent of the line) at USD 8,517 a tonne, 45 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 14,422 a tonne.
- Paper and paperboard: multi-ply, coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances only, for non-graphic purposes, n.e.c. in heading no. 4810, in rolls or sheetsHS 481092Sweden: USD 139m at USD 1,258 a tonne. Germany: USD 53m (12 per cent of the line) at USD 925 a tonne, 27 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 1,133 a tonne.
- Fork-lift and other works trucks: fitted with lifting or handling equipment, self-propelled by electric motorHS 842710Sweden: USD 113m at USD 11,427 a tonne. China: USD 132m (14 per cent of the line) at USD 8,737 a tonne, 24 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 9,461 a tonne.
- Insulated electric conductors: for a voltage exceeding 1000 voltsHS 854460Sweden: USD 105m at USD 11,725 a tonne. Greece: USD 100m (14 per cent of the line) at USD 5,025 a tonne, 57 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 10,353 a tonne.
- Reagents: diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing, prepared diagnostic or laboratory reagents whether or not on a backing, whether or not put up in the form of...HS 382219Sweden: USD 97m at USD 698,382 a tonne. United States: USD 583m (42 per cent of the line) at USD 188,849 a tonne, 73 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 188,849 a tonne.
- Medicaments: containing corticosteroid hormones, their derivatives or structural analogues (but not containing antibiotics), for therapeutic or prophylactic uses...HS 300432Sweden: USD 86m at USD 479,962 a tonne. Italy: USD 117m (24 per cent of the line) at USD 117,617 a tonne, 76 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 186,339 a tonne.
- Front-end shovel loadersHS 842951Sweden: USD 77m at USD 11,723 a tonne. South Korea: USD 24m (7 per cent of the line) at USD 7,390 a tonne, 37 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 10,789 a tonne.
- Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. exceeding 20 tonnes), n.e.c. in...HS 870423Sweden: USD 76m at USD 14,341 a tonne. Ireland: USD 11m (1 per cent of the line) at USD 10,368 a tonne, 28 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 13,861 a tonne.
- Products n.e.c. in heading 2404, intended for the intake of nicotine into the human body, for oral applicationHS 240491Sweden: USD 61m at USD 71,552 a tonne. Denmark: USD 14m (11 per cent of the line) at USD 55,838 a tonne, 22 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 54,290 a tonne.
- Vehicles: dumpers, designed for off-highway use, for transport of goodsHS 870410Sweden: USD 60m at USD 11,574 a tonne. Japan: USD 11m (6 per cent of the line) at USD 9,204 a tonne, 21 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 11,125 a tonne.
- Electrical static convertersHS 850440Sweden: USD 59m at USD 64,136 a tonne. China: USD 910m (34 per cent of the line) at USD 33,267 a tonne, 48 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 63,447 a tonne.
- Radar apparatusHS 852610Sweden: USD 54m at USD 1.4m a tonne. United States: USD 74m (19 per cent of the line) at USD 261,479 a tonne, 82 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 360,541 a tonne.
- Turbines: parts of turbo-jets and turbo-propellersHS 841191Sweden: USD 47m at USD 1.8m a tonne. France: USD 670m (16 per cent of the line) at USD 1.3m a tonne, 31 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 1.5m a tonne.
- Vehicle parts and accessories: n.e.c. in heading no. 8708HS 870899Sweden: USD 43m at USD 16,507 a tonne. China: USD 262m (11 per cent of the line) at USD 8,772 a tonne, 47 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 15,018 a tonne.
- Appliances: worn, carried or implanted in the body, to compensate for a defect or disabilityHS 902190Sweden: USD 38m at USD 949,637 a tonne. China: USD 167m (14 per cent of the line) at USD 235,530 a tonne, 75 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 821,058 a tonne.
- Steel, stainless: seamless, casing and tubing, of a kind used in drilling for oil or gasHS 730424Sweden: USD 36m at USD 17,938 a tonne. Japan: USD 56m (44 per cent of the line) at USD 10,207 a tonne, 43 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 17,346 a tonne.
The other side of the lane
What the United Kingdom buys from everyone, and what it is placed to make.
What this record says
What crossed the border, what it was worth, and what it weighed.
Every figure on this page is from CEPII's BACI file, which reconciles what each pair of countries reports to the UN about the same shipment. Trade year 2024, compared with 2022. A line is one six-digit customs heading (HS 2022). Values are in US dollars at the border; growth is in current dollars, so part of any change is price, not volume.
Unit value. Unit values are customs values per tonne, declared at the border, not product prices. It is the value of a line divided by its declared weight, so it mixes grades, models and qualities under one heading. It is shown only where the weight is recorded, at least three source countries of USD 100k or more ship the line to the United Kingdom with a weight, and the figure sits within a factor of five of the middle of those sources. Outside that band it is treated as a recording problem and left out.
Share is Sweden's part of everything the United Kingdom imported in that line, from every source. Sources counts the countries that shipped any of it.
Scope. Manufactured and processed goods, customs chapters 16 to 96, without ores, fuels, precious metals, scrap, raw farm output and one-off capital and defence purchases: the same rule as the Made here pages.
What it does not say
A record of trade, not a shopping list.
What this record does not say: what sells at retail, what margin a trade leaves, how crowded the marketplaces are, or how much of a flow is re-exported through entrepots such as Hong Kong and Singapore.
A large line is not proof of an opening, and a lower unit value from another country is not proof the goods are the same. Tariffs, standards, freight, payment terms, lead times and the plain fact that a supplier is good at it are all invisible here. Nothing on this page is a forecast, a recommendation or a promise. No supplier company is named, because the record holds none.
Source: CEPII BACI, HS22, version 202601. Edition of 2026-11-03.
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