In 2023, Sweden imported 1.34 million metric tons of coking coal. The forecasted data for the subsequent years shows a decline in import volumes: 1.32 million metric tons in 2024, 1.3 in 2025, 1.27 in 2026, 1.24 in 2027, and 1.22 in 2028. Year-on-year, the imports are projected to decrease by approximately -1.5% in 2024, -1.5% in 2025, -2.3% in 2026, -2.4% in 2027, and -1.6% in 2028.
The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the five-year period from 2024 to 2028 is estimated to be -1.9%, indicating a steady decline in import volumes.
Future trends to watch for include potential shifts in Swedish industrial policy towards greener energy sources, technological advancements in steel production, and fluctuations in global coking coal prices due to geopolitical influences. These factors could further influence Sweden's import strategy and demand for coking coal.
