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New US tariffs hit European appliance and electronics industry hard
The US has imposed new tariffs of up to 50% on products containing steel and aluminium, now including white goods and consumer electronics such as washing machines, refrigerators and ovens. This is part of the US government’s ”national security strategy”, but in practice it means major cost increases for European exporters and the risk of reduced sales on […]
Roundtable discussion on the electronics tax
October's roundtable discussion on the electronics tax was held at the end of October at APPLiA with the participation of politicians and industry representatives. – We are pleased to be able to gather participants from both industry organizations, companies and politicians to discuss the unsustainable electronics tax. The goal is to discuss how we can work together to abolish the electronics tax and instead drive […]
The industry is not yet at the same level as last year
September was the month with the strongest turnover in 2025 so far for companies in the industry, but last year's level has still not been reached. Better momentum in the market but last year's level still not reached Three quarters of 2025 have now become history and there are still a few percentage points missing from last year's outcome (-3.2 % in value terms). This corresponds to a 4.2 percent decline […]
The Swedish National Food Agency tightens the recommendation
Just in time for the International Food Waste Day, the Swedish National Food Agency is tightening its recommendation for the temperature in refrigerators in households around Sweden to avoid unnecessary food waste. Previously, the Swedish National Food Agency recommended that the correct temperature in the refrigerator should be a maximum of 8 degrees. The Swedish National Food Agency then recommended that a normal temperature in the refrigerator should be 5 degrees […]
White goods show improvement
The industry's August figures for the "sell-in" value show a clear improvement for larger white goods. The expanded ROT deduction is one factor behind the improvement in this sector, but there are more. For smaller household appliances, however, the recession persists. ROT deduction and single-family homes have a positive effect White goods (MDA) have in recent months worked their way up to […]
”"The government was supposed to remove the electronics tax – but raised it even though it benefits Temu and Shein"”
APPLiA and the Electronics Industry in Current Sustainability: On September 22, the government will present its last budget for the mandate period. It is a last chance for the government to abolish the harmful electronics tax on white goods and home electronics that has no environmental benefit. This is written by Kent Oderud, chairman of the white goods industry's trade association Applia, and Pernilla Enebrink, CEO of the Electronics Industry. "Plastic bag tax, flight tax, increased electronics tax, […]
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Report ”The Unsustainable Electronics Tax”
A report by the organizations Applia Sweden, the Electronics Industry, the Technology Companies, the Computer Games Industry and TechSverige.
Presentation Electronics Tax 2024
APPLiA's annual report on the Electronics Tax 2024 in presentation format.
Report Electronics Tax 2024
A compilation by the industry organization APPLiA Sweden, based on information from the Swedish Tax Agency. The report provides answers to:
Response to consultation – On economic instruments for a more circular economy
The investigation remains in the concept of waste, which we believe is an outdated view. Today, these products are seen as a resource and, for example, Boliden sees that from 2030, the majority of their precious metals will come from WEEE, where our industry is one of the major players. Otherwise, APPLiA limits its comments to the investigation to […]
Response to referral – Measures to streamline the operations of the Swedish National Board of Complaints
APPLiA is positive about proposed measures to streamline the operations of the Swedish National Board of Complaints.
Focus areas
Electronics tax
APPLiA, together with other industry associations, is conducting intensive advocacy work regarding the current Electronics Tax (LSKE), also called the Chemicals Tax. Here you will find current material in the debate. Our policy More news about the electronics tax >>
Right to repair
APPLiA is fundamentally positive about extending the lifespan of products based on their repairability. However, we see some problems with implementation when the legislation on Ecodesign, WEEE and Consumer Protection Act conflict with each other. Our policy
Authorized service workshops
The service workshops authorized by APPLiA are committed to following our criteria for authorization. The criteria have been developed in consultation with the Swedish Consumer Agency and are a guarantee for consumers and customers who want to have their products repaired by knowledgeable technicians with a high level of regulatory compliance. Authorization of service workshops Make sure that your contract workshops are authorized APPLiA has, in consultation […]
Training
The supply of skills is an important issue for our entire industry and Applia has long been a driving force in these. As the initiator of the YH training for service technicians, we were pleased that over 90% obtained jobs after the training, but our work does not end there. Over the past 15 years, APPLiA has worked actively with schools and authorities to create […]
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