Germany is Sweden’s largest import country. In 2010 German products accounted for approximately 18% of all Swedish imports. Of this total, over 2/3 consist of engineering products and other manufactured goods.

Germany is also very important for Sweden as an export market. Almost 10 per cent of Sweden’s exports go to Germany. The most important exports are engineering and semi-manufactured products. Together they account for approximately 2/3 of Sweden’s total export market.

Key trade figures Germany/Sweden 2010
Key figure	Value
Imports from Sweden to Germany	12.4 bill. €
Exports from Germany to Sweden	20.3 bill. €
Balance	7.9 bill. €
As % of total Swedish imports	18 %
As % of total Swedish exports	9.9%
Position on the list of Sweden trading partners export/import	1/ 1.

Source: Swedish Trade Council

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