FX.co ★ Sweden New Orders Rise at a Faster Pace

In September 2025, the Swedish industry reported a 7.2% increase in total orders compared to the same month the previous year. This follows a revised rise of 7.8% in August. Domestically, orders grew by 2.6%, slightly down from the 3.5% growth observed in August, while international orders surged by 10.8%, up from the previous 10.5%. The most notable growth was in the chemicals and pharmaceutical sectors, which saw a remarkable increase of 93.7%, and in non-durable consumer goods, which rose by 55.2%. Conversely, the electrical equipment manufacturing sector experienced a significant decline of 38.6%, and the basic metals industry saw a 14.7% decrease. On a month-to-month basis, total orders dipped by 2.6%. Year-to-date, industry orders are 5.8% higher than in the same period of 2024, with the domestic market experiencing a modest increase of 0.5% and the export market showing a robust growth of 9.5%.