Swedish construction bankruptcies remain high

2/02/2026, 16:02

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Sweden’s construction industry recorded 163 bankruptcies in January 2026, matching levels from the previous year. Several major firms with revenues exceeding 100 million kronor were forced to cease operations.

After a welcomed decrease in bankruptcies during 2025, Sweden’s construction sector faced a setback at the start of 2026. Bankruptcy levels in January matched those from the same month last year.

Several major players were also forced to cease operations, including one company with revenues exceeding 511 million kronor and two companies with revenues over 100 million kronor.

The Swedish construction industry recorded 163 bankruptcies during the first month of the year, according to statistics from Creditsafe.

Top 10 Swedish construction bankruptcies in January 2026:

Suvic AB, 511.8 million SEK
Soldags i Sverige AB, 138.4 million
El av Sol Sverige AB, 114.6 million
JT Arbeten AB, 91.9 million
NorthStrike Industries AB, 73.4 million
Ro.T Partner AB, 59.7 million
Björknell Bygg & Schakt AB, 50.1 million
Haninge Tak & Plåt AB, 47.5 million
Murbiten Tegel & Puts AB, 47.1 million
Maskineliten i Svärtinge AB, 43.4 million