The latest figures from Statistics Sweden reveal a notable shift in inflationary pressures that could affect the furniture and interiors sector, particularly across B2B procurement and hospitality fit-outs. According to the June 2025 Consumer Price Index (CPI), inflation rose to 0.7% annually, up from 0.2% in May, while the monthly change stood at 0.5%. The CPIF (which excludes interest rate fluctuations) climbed to 2.8%, with underlying inflation (CPIF-XE) reaching 3.3%.
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'Several goods and services increased in price from May to June, such as package holidays and car rental,' said Filip Hellberg, Statistician at Statistics Sweden.
Key contributors to the June inflation rise include a dramatic 31.1% month-on-month increase in package holiday prices and a 30.4% rise in car rental costs, both seasonal and relevant to the travel-heavy summer period. Within the hospitality and leisure categories, catering services saw a 0.7% rise, while accommodation services dropped by 3.5%, offsetting some of the broader trend.
These shifts could have downstream effects on the furniture and interiors industry, particularly for suppliers serving hotels, restaurants, and short-term accommodation projects. As travel costs surge, consumer and commercial clients may adjust renovation budgets and procurement timelines. Conversely, increased demand in travel and hospitality could drive refurbishment activity in hotels and restaurants.
Food and non-alcoholic beverages continued to push inflation upwards, especially coffee, chocolate, and dairy—signalling continued pressure on hospitality operators. Meanwhile, electricity prices fell 6.3% in June, offering some relief to energy-intensive manufacturing and production operations across the interiors and kitchen supply chain.
Annually, the largest negative contributor to the CPI was housing-related costs, particularly due to lower interest expenses and deductions under Sweden's ROT scheme. This may create additional financial headroom for home improvement and interior investments in the residential market, as owner-occupiers find some cost relief.
Despite general economic headwinds, the measured increase in core inflation—excluding energy, indicates sustained underlying demand. The updated CPI classification and reference year, effective from January 2026, is expected to refine inflation tracking for better policy and market insight.
For furniture and interiors professionals, particularly those in the European B2B sector, these latest figures offer both caution and opportunity, marking travel, food service, and residential markets as focal points in the months ahead.
More information:
Statistics Sweden
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