# Swedish retail and second-hand market trends

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/swedish-retail-and-second-hand-market-trends
> Updated: 2026-08-31T03:30:04.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

The Swedish retail landscape showed divergent trends in mid-2026. E-commerce turnover experienced growth, reaching an estimated 14.9 billion SEK in July, a 9 percent increase compared to the previous year. Per Ljungberg of Svensk Handel attributed this to improving personal finances, though he noted that a new customs duty on non-EU goods has impacted retailers like Temu and Shein.

In contrast, the Swedish second-hand market saw a 9 percent decrease in turnover during the first half of 2026, totaling approximately 6.8 billion SEK. While the market experienced a significant recovery in July with a 23 percent increase from the previous year, overall performance remained mixed. Fashion was the only major category to grow, while sectors such as home electronics and furniture saw notable declines.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-31: Swedish second-hand market turnover falls 9 percent in H1 2026

Sweden's second-hand market turnover fell 9 percent to 6.8 billion SEK in H1 2026, though fashion sales grew by 2 percent and a summer recovery was observed.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/swedish-second-hand-market-turnover-falls-9-percent-in-h1-2026

### 2026-08-25: Svensk Handel reports July e-commerce turnover rise to 14.9 billion SEK

Swedish e-commerce turnover rose 9 percent to 14.9 billion SEK in July. New EU customs duties have notably reduced consumer spending on platforms like Temu and Shein.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/svensk-handel-reports-july-e-commerce-turnover-rise-to-149-billion-sek

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