Sweden EPR fee schedule 2026: published rates, modulation and change
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The 2026 packaging fee schedule for Sweden lists 25 categories with a rate in SEK per kilogram. Rates run from 0.01 for Steel packaging, other than private use, compatible with material recycling to 21.49 for Steel packaging, private use, compatible with material recycling. Instica read each figure from the publisher's schedule, retrieved October 8, 2026.
How the fee is built
The base of the fee is a rate per kilogram of packaging placed on the market, by material (9 material groups here). On top of the base, the scheme adjusts some rates up or down for how recyclable a pack is. The scheme also lists other charges that do not depend on weight.
Eco-modulation
The scheme describes its modulation as follows: per_category. The adjustments below are the values the publisher states; Instica applies none of them on its own.
| Group | Description | Adjustment | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Separate per-kg fees for packaging compatible, of limited compatibility, or not compatible with material recycling (e.g. private-use plastic 4110 / 4130 / 4150) | built into the category rates | paper, plastic (private use); paper, plastic (other than private use) |
The modulation is expressed as separate categories in rates; no separate bonus or malus is applied. Criteria are in NPA's 'Kriterier för differentierade avgifter', not read.
Other charges
Besides the weight-based rates, the schedule lists these charges. Each is shown with the basis the publisher gives for it.
| Charge | Basis | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NPA annual fee | Charged to every producer, in addition to per-kg packaging fees | 2,500 SEK per year excl. VAT |
Every published rate
The table lists all 25 categories of the schedule with the rate exactly as published, in SEK per kilogram. The last column converts each rate to SEK per tonne (1 tonne is 1,000 kg; 1 lb is 0.45359237 kg) so it can be compared with other schedules.
| Code | Category | Material | Rate (SEK per kilogram) | Converted (SEK per tonne) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3110 | Paper packaging, private use, compatible with material recycling | paper | 6.67 | 6,670.00 |
3150 | Paper packaging, private use, limited or not compatible with material recycling | paper | 9.65 | 9,650.00 |
4110 | Plastic packaging, private use, compatible with material recycling | plastic | 13.40 | 13,400.00 |
4130 | Plastic packaging, private use, limited compatibility with material recycling | plastic | 18.02 | 18,020.00 |
4150 | Plastic packaging, private use, not compatible with material recycling | plastic | 19.56 | 19,560.00 |
5110 | Aluminium packaging, private use, compatible with material recycling | aluminium | 12.59 | 12,590.00 |
5120 | Steel packaging, private use, compatible with material recycling | steel | 21.49 | 21,490.00 |
6110 | Glass packaging, private use, compatible with material recycling | glass | 2.80 | 2,800.00 |
7110 | Wood packaging, single-use, private use | wood | 13.70 | 13,700.00 |
8110 | Textile packaging, private use | textile | 13.70 | 13,700.00 |
8120 | Ceramic packaging, private use | ceramic | 13.70 | 13,700.00 |
8130 | Packaging of other materials, private use | other | 13.70 | 13,700.00 |
3210 | Paper packaging, other than private use, compatible with material recycling | paper | 0.01 | 10.00 |
3250 | Paper packaging, other than private use, limited or not compatible with material recycling | paper | 0.05 | 50.00 |
4210 | Plastic packaging, other than private use, compatible with material recycling | plastic | 0.10 | 100.00 |
4215 | Plastic packaging, other than private use, in a reuse system | plastic | 0.05 | 50.00 |
4250 | Plastic packaging, other than private use, limited or not compatible with material recycling | plastic | 10.55 | 10,550.00 |
5210 | Aluminium packaging, other than private use, compatible with material recycling | aluminium | 0.01 | 10.00 |
5220 | Steel packaging, other than private use, compatible with material recycling | steel | 0.01 | 10.00 |
6210 | Glass packaging, other than private use, compatible with material recycling | glass | 6.70 | 6,700.00 |
7210 | Wood packaging, single-use, other than private use | wood | 2.50 | 2,500.00 |
7215 | Wood packaging, other than private use, in a reuse system | wood | 0.05 | 50.00 |
8210 | Textile packaging, other than private use | textile | 0.23 | 230.00 |
8220 | Ceramic packaging, other than private use | ceramic | 0.23 | 230.00 |
8230 | Packaging of other materials, other than private use | other | 0.23 | 230.00 |
The most and least expensive categories
These are the 5 categories with the highest and the lowest published rate in Sweden for 2026. The ranking uses the per-tonne figure where the schedule can be converted, so every row is on the same scale.
| Rank | Category | Published rate | SEK per tonne |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steel packaging, private use, compatible with material recycling | 21.49 | 21,490.00 |
| 2 | Plastic packaging, private use, not compatible with material recycling | 19.56 | 19,560.00 |
| 3 | Plastic packaging, private use, limited compatibility with material recycling | 18.02 | 18,020.00 |
| 4 | Wood packaging, single-use, private use | 13.70 | 13,700.00 |
| 5 | Textile packaging, private use | 13.70 | 13,700.00 |
| Rank | Category | Published rate | SEK per tonne |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steel packaging, other than private use, compatible with material recycling | 0.01 | 10.00 |
| 2 | Aluminium packaging, other than private use, compatible with material recycling | 0.01 | 10.00 |
| 3 | Paper packaging, other than private use, compatible with material recycling | 0.01 | 10.00 |
| 4 | Wood packaging, other than private use, in a reuse system | 0.05 | 50.00 |
| 5 | Plastic packaging, other than private use, in a reuse system | 0.05 | 50.00 |
Across the schedule the spread between the highest and the lowest rate is 21,480.00 SEK per tonne, a factor of 2,149.0. The mean rate is 7,188.00 and the median 6,670.00 SEK per tonne. These are plain averages over the listed categories, not weighted by tonnage.
Rates by material group
The schedule groups its categories into 9 material groups. For each group the table shows how many priced categories it holds and the lowest, highest and mean per-tonne rate. A wide range inside one group means the pack format matters as much as the material.
| Group | Material class | Categories | Lowest (SEK per tonne) | Highest (SEK per tonne) | Mean (SEK per tonne) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| paper | Paper and card | 4 | 10.00 | 9,650.00 | 4,095.00 |
| plastic | Plastic | 6 | 50.00 | 19,560.00 | 10,280.00 |
| aluminium | Aluminium | 2 | 10.00 | 12,590.00 | 6,300.00 |
| steel | Steel | 2 | 10.00 | 21,490.00 | 10,750.00 |
| glass | Glass | 2 | 2,800.00 | 6,700.00 | 4,750.00 |
| wood | Wood and organics | 3 | 50.00 | 13,700.00 | 5,416.67 |
| textile | Textile | 2 | 230.00 | 13,700.00 | 6,965.00 |
| ceramic | Ceramic | 2 | 230.00 | 13,700.00 | 6,965.00 |
| other | Other | 2 | 230.00 | 13,700.00 | 6,965.00 |
Worked costs for common packs
The table prices nine typical packs from Instica's packaging templates. For each material in the pack, the weight in grams is multiplied by the mean SEK per tonne rate of that material class in the Sweden 2026 schedule, and the sum is the fee for 1,000 packs. It is an estimate for orientation: the real category of your pack decides the actual rate.
| Pack | Weight by material | Estimated fee, 1,000 packs (SEK) |
|---|---|---|
| Bag, Small (lunch bag) | Paper and card 20 g | SEK 81.90 |
| Jar, Small (about 4 oz) | Glass 110 g + Steel 7 g + Paper and card 1 g | SEK 601.85 |
| Bottle, Small (about 12 oz) | Plastic 15 g + Plastic 2 g | SEK 174.76 |
| Can, Standard (12 oz) | Aluminium 14 g | SEK 88.20 |
| Tin, Small (mint or balm tin) | Steel 20 g | SEK 215.00 |
| Carton, Small (soap or tea box) | Paper and card 15 g | SEK 61.43 |
| Mailer, Small (about 8 x 6 x 4 in) | Paper and card 90 g | SEK 368.55 |
How it compares
Rates can only be compared in the same currency, so this section sets Sweden against the 3 other schedules in Instica's data that are priced in SEK and convert to a per-tonne figure. No exchange rate is applied.
| Material class | Sweden mean (SEK per tonne) | Median of the others | Range of the others | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steel | 10,750.00 | 10,750.00 | 10,750.00 – 12,750.00 | 2 / 3 |
| Plastic | 10,280.00 | 10,280.00 | 10,280.00 – 14,206.67 | 2 / 3 |
| Textile | 6,965.00 | 7,965.00 | 6,965.00 – 7,965.00 | 3 / 3 |
| Ceramic | 6,965.00 | 7,965.00 | 6,965.00 – 7,965.00 | 3 / 3 |
| Other | 6,965.00 | 7,965.00 | 6,965.00 – 7,965.00 | 3 / 3 |
| Aluminium | 6,300.00 | 6,300.00 | 6,300.00 – 6,945.00 | 2 / 3 |
| Wood and organics | 5,416.67 | 6,083.33 | 5,416.67 – 6,083.33 | 3 / 3 |
| Glass | 4,750.00 | 4,750.00 | 4,750.00 – 4,775.00 | 2 / 3 |
| Paper and card | 4,095.00 | 4,095.00 | 4,095.00 – 5,345.00 | 2 / 3 |
The class listed first, Steel, is where this schedule charges the most compared with its peers. A high rank is not a verdict on the schedule; it reflects what the publisher chose to charge.
Other years of the same programme
Instica also holds these schedules for Sweden. Each page shows the rates of that year.
- 2026-04: Näringslivets Producentansvar i Sverige AB (NPA) förpackningsavgifter (25)
- 2027: Näringslivets Producentansvar i Sverige AB (NPA) förpackningsavgifter (25)
Every priced category against its own schedule
The 2026 schedule for Sweden prices 25 categories. Each one below is set against the other rates of the same schedule: its place in the ranking and its distance from the schedule mean.
Sweden 2026: Paper packaging, private use, compatible with material recycling is charged 6.67 SEK per kilogram, which is 6,670.00 SEK per tonne. In the 2026 schedule it ranks 13 of 25 priced categories from the highest rate down, at 0.93 times the schedule mean of 7,188.00 SEK per tonne, and it sits in the group paper. Against the 2026-04 schedule the same category moves 0.0 % in the 2026 schedule.
Sweden 2026: Paper packaging, private use, limited or not compatible with material recycling is charged 9.65 SEK per kilogram, which is 9,650.00 SEK per tonne. In the 2026 schedule it ranks 11 of 25 priced categories from the highest rate down, at 1.34 times the schedule mean of 7,188.00 SEK per tonne, and it sits in the group paper. Against the 2026-04 schedule the same category moves 0.0 % in the 2026 schedule.
Sweden 2026: Plastic packaging, private use, compatible with material recycling is charged 13.40 SEK per kilogram, which is 13,400.00 SEK per tonne. In the 2026 schedule it ranks 8 of 25 priced categories from the highest rate down, at 1.86 times the schedule mean of 7,188.00 SEK per tonne, and it sits in the group plastic. Against the 2026-04 schedule the same category moves 0.0 % in the 2026 schedule.
Sweden 2026: Plastic packaging, private use, limited compatibility with material recycling is charged 18.02 SEK per kilogram, which is 18,020.00 SEK per tonne. In the 2026 schedule it ranks 3 of 25 priced categories from the highest rate down, at 2.51 times the schedule mean of 7,188.00 SEK per tonne, and it sits in the group plastic. Against the 2026-04 schedule the same category moves 0.0 % in the 2026 schedule.
Sweden 2026: Plastic packaging, private use, not compatible with material recycling is charged 19.56 SEK per kilogram, which is 19,560.00 SEK per tonne. In the 2026 schedule it ranks 2 of 25 priced categories from the highest rate down, at 2.72 times the schedule mean of 7,188.00 SEK per tonne, and it sits in the group plastic. Against the 2026-04 schedule the same category moves 0.0 % in the 2026 schedule.
Sweden 2026: Aluminium packaging, private use, compatible with material recycling is charged 12.59 SEK per kilogram, which is 12,590.00 SEK per tonne. In the 2026 schedule it ranks 9 of 25 priced categories from the highest rate down, at 1.75 times the schedule mean of 7,188.00 SEK per tonne, and it sits in the group aluminium. Against the 2026-04 schedule the same category moves 0.0 % in the 2026 schedule.
Sweden 2026: Steel packaging, private use, compatible with material recycling is charged 21.49 SEK per kilogram, which is 21,490.00 SEK per tonne. In the 2026 schedule it ranks 1 of 25 priced categories from the highest rate down, at 2.99 times the schedule mean of 7,188.00 SEK per tonne, and it sits in the group steel. Against the 2026-04 schedule the same category moves 0.0 % in the 2026 schedule.
Sweden 2026: Glass packaging, private use, compatible with material recycling is charged 2.80 SEK per kilogram, which is 2,800.00 SEK per tonne. In the 2026 schedule it ranks 14 of 25 priced categories from the highest rate down, at 0.39 times the schedule mean of 7,188.00 SEK per tonne, and it sits in the group glass. Against the 2026-04 schedule the same category moves 0.0 % in the 2026 schedule.
Sweden 2026: Wood packaging, single-use, private use is charged 13.70 SEK per kilogram, which is 13,700.00 SEK per tonne. In the 2026 schedule it ranks 4 of 25 priced categories from the highest rate down, at 1.91 times the schedule mean of 7,188.00 SEK per tonne, and it sits in the group wood. Against the 2026-04 schedule the same category moves -12.7 % in the 2026 schedule.
Sweden 2026: Textile packaging, private use is charged 13.70 SEK per kilogram, which is 13,700.00 SEK per tonne. In the 2026 schedule it ranks 4 of 25 priced categories from the highest rate down, at 1.91 times the schedule mean of 7,188.00 SEK per tonne, and it sits in the group textile. Against the 2026-04 schedule the same category moves -12.7 % in the 2026 schedule.
Sweden 2026: Ceramic packaging, private use is charged 13.70 SEK per kilogram, which is 13,700.00 SEK per tonne. In the 2026 schedule it ranks 4 of 25 priced categories from the highest rate down, at 1.91 times the schedule mean of 7,188.00 SEK per tonne, and it sits in the group ceramic. Against the 2026-04 schedule the same category moves -12.7 % in the 2026 schedule.
Sweden 2026: Packaging of other materials, private use is charged 13.70 SEK per kilogram, which is 13,700.00 SEK per tonne. In the 2026 schedule it ranks 4 of 25 priced categories from the highest rate down, at 1.91 times the schedule mean of 7,188.00 SEK per tonne, and it sits in the group other. Against the 2026-04 schedule the same category moves -12.7 % in the 2026 schedule.
Sweden 2026: Paper packaging, other than private use, compatible with material recycling is charged 0.01 SEK per kilogram, which is 10.00 SEK per tonne. In the 2026 schedule it ranks 23 of 25 priced categories from the highest rate down, at 0.00 times the schedule mean of 7,188.00 SEK per tonne, and it sits in the group paper. Against the 2026-04 schedule the same category moves 0.0 % in the 2026 schedule.
Sweden 2026: Paper packaging, other than private use, limited or not compatible with material recycling is charged 0.05 SEK per kilogram, which is 50.00 SEK per tonne. In the 2026 schedule it ranks 20 of 25 priced categories from the highest rate down, at 0.01 times the schedule mean of 7,188.00 SEK per tonne, and it sits in the group paper. Against the 2026-04 schedule the same category moves 0.0 % in the 2026 schedule.
Sweden 2026: Plastic packaging, other than private use, compatible with material recycling is charged 0.10 SEK per kilogram, which is 100.00 SEK per tonne. In the 2026 schedule it ranks 19 of 25 priced categories from the highest rate down, at 0.01 times the schedule mean of 7,188.00 SEK per tonne, and it sits in the group plastic. Against the 2026-04 schedule the same category moves 0.0 % in the 2026 schedule.
Sweden 2026: Plastic packaging, other than private use, in a reuse system is charged 0.05 SEK per kilogram, which is 50.00 SEK per tonne. In the 2026 schedule it ranks 20 of 25 priced categories from the highest rate down, at 0.01 times the schedule mean of 7,188.00 SEK per tonne, and it sits in the group plastic. Against the 2026-04 schedule the same category moves 0.0 % in the 2026 schedule.
Sweden 2026: Plastic packaging, other than private use, limited or not compatible with material recycling is charged 10.55 SEK per kilogram, which is 10,550.00 SEK per tonne. In the 2026 schedule it ranks 10 of 25 priced categories from the highest rate down, at 1.47 times the schedule mean of 7,188.00 SEK per tonne, and it sits in the group plastic. Against the 2026-04 schedule the same category moves 0.0 % in the 2026 schedule.
Sweden 2026: Aluminium packaging, other than private use, compatible with material recycling is charged 0.01 SEK per kilogram, which is 10.00 SEK per tonne. In the 2026 schedule it ranks 23 of 25 priced categories from the highest rate down, at 0.00 times the schedule mean of 7,188.00 SEK per tonne, and it sits in the group aluminium. Against the 2026-04 schedule the same category moves 0.0 % in the 2026 schedule.
Sweden 2026: Steel packaging, other than private use, compatible with material recycling is charged 0.01 SEK per kilogram, which is 10.00 SEK per tonne. In the 2026 schedule it ranks 23 of 25 priced categories from the highest rate down, at 0.00 times the schedule mean of 7,188.00 SEK per tonne, and it sits in the group steel. Against the 2026-04 schedule the same category moves 0.0 % in the 2026 schedule.
Sweden 2026: Glass packaging, other than private use, compatible with material recycling is charged 6.70 SEK per kilogram, which is 6,700.00 SEK per tonne. In the 2026 schedule it ranks 12 of 25 priced categories from the highest rate down, at 0.93 times the schedule mean of 7,188.00 SEK per tonne, and it sits in the group glass. Against the 2026-04 schedule the same category moves 0.0 % in the 2026 schedule.
Sweden 2026: Wood packaging, single-use, other than private use is charged 2.50 SEK per kilogram, which is 2,500.00 SEK per tonne. In the 2026 schedule it ranks 15 of 25 priced categories from the highest rate down, at 0.35 times the schedule mean of 7,188.00 SEK per tonne, and it sits in the group wood. Against the 2026-04 schedule the same category moves 0.0 % in the 2026 schedule.
Sweden 2026: Wood packaging, other than private use, in a reuse system is charged 0.05 SEK per kilogram, which is 50.00 SEK per tonne. In the 2026 schedule it ranks 20 of 25 priced categories from the highest rate down, at 0.01 times the schedule mean of 7,188.00 SEK per tonne, and it sits in the group wood. Against the 2026-04 schedule the same category moves 0.0 % in the 2026 schedule.
Sweden 2026: Textile packaging, other than private use is charged 0.23 SEK per kilogram, which is 230.00 SEK per tonne. In the 2026 schedule it ranks 16 of 25 priced categories from the highest rate down, at 0.03 times the schedule mean of 7,188.00 SEK per tonne, and it sits in the group textile. Against the 2026-04 schedule the same category moves 0.0 % in the 2026 schedule.
Sweden 2026: Ceramic packaging, other than private use is charged 0.23 SEK per kilogram, which is 230.00 SEK per tonne. In the 2026 schedule it ranks 16 of 25 priced categories from the highest rate down, at 0.03 times the schedule mean of 7,188.00 SEK per tonne, and it sits in the group ceramic. Against the 2026-04 schedule the same category moves 0.0 % in the 2026 schedule.
Sweden 2026: Packaging of other materials, other than private use is charged 0.23 SEK per kilogram, which is 230.00 SEK per tonne. In the 2026 schedule it ranks 16 of 25 priced categories from the highest rate down, at 0.03 times the schedule mean of 7,188.00 SEK per tonne, and it sits in the group other. Against the 2026-04 schedule the same category moves 0.0 % in the 2026 schedule.
Fees at standard weights
The same engine that runs the fee calculator on this site prices each category of the 2026 schedule for Sweden at four standard weights, in SEK. These are estimates built from the published rates; they leave out modulation, flat tiers and any other fee.
| Category | 100 g (SEK) | 1 kg (SEK) | 10 kg (SEK) | 1 tonne (SEK) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper packaging, private use, compatible with material recycling | SEK 0.6670 | SEK 6.67 | SEK 66.70 | SEK 6,670.00 |
| Paper packaging, private use, limited or not compatible with material recycling | SEK 0.9650 | SEK 9.65 | SEK 96.50 | SEK 9,650.00 |
| Plastic packaging, private use, compatible with material recycling | SEK 1.34 | SEK 13.40 | SEK 134.00 | SEK 13,400.00 |
| Plastic packaging, private use, limited compatibility with material recycling | SEK 1.802 | SEK 18.02 | SEK 180.20 | SEK 18,020.00 |
| Plastic packaging, private use, not compatible with material recycling | SEK 1.956 | SEK 19.56 | SEK 195.60 | SEK 19,560.00 |
| Aluminium packaging, private use, compatible with material recycling | SEK 1.259 | SEK 12.59 | SEK 125.90 | SEK 12,590.00 |
| Steel packaging, private use, compatible with material recycling | SEK 2.149 | SEK 21.49 | SEK 214.90 | SEK 21,490.00 |
| Glass packaging, private use, compatible with material recycling | SEK 0.2800 | SEK 2.80 | SEK 28.00 | SEK 2,800.00 |
| Wood packaging, single-use, private use | SEK 1.37 | SEK 13.70 | SEK 137.00 | SEK 13,700.00 |
| Textile packaging, private use | SEK 1.37 | SEK 13.70 | SEK 137.00 | SEK 13,700.00 |
| Ceramic packaging, private use | SEK 1.37 | SEK 13.70 | SEK 137.00 | SEK 13,700.00 |
| Packaging of other materials, private use | SEK 1.37 | SEK 13.70 | SEK 137.00 | SEK 13,700.00 |
| Paper packaging, other than private use, compatible with material recycling | SEK 0.0010 | SEK 0.0100 | SEK 0.1000 | SEK 10.00 |
| Paper packaging, other than private use, limited or not compatible with material recycling | SEK 0.0050 | SEK 0.0500 | SEK 0.5000 | SEK 50.00 |
| Plastic packaging, other than private use, compatible with material recycling | SEK 0.0100 | SEK 0.1000 | SEK 1.00 | SEK 100.00 |
| Plastic packaging, other than private use, in a reuse system | SEK 0.0050 | SEK 0.0500 | SEK 0.5000 | SEK 50.00 |
| Plastic packaging, other than private use, limited or not compatible with material recycling | SEK 1.055 | SEK 10.55 | SEK 105.50 | SEK 10,550.00 |
| Aluminium packaging, other than private use, compatible with material recycling | SEK 0.0010 | SEK 0.0100 | SEK 0.1000 | SEK 10.00 |
| Steel packaging, other than private use, compatible with material recycling | SEK 0.0010 | SEK 0.0100 | SEK 0.1000 | SEK 10.00 |
| Glass packaging, other than private use, compatible with material recycling | SEK 0.6700 | SEK 6.70 | SEK 67.00 | SEK 6,700.00 |
| Wood packaging, single-use, other than private use | SEK 0.2500 | SEK 2.50 | SEK 25.00 | SEK 2,500.00 |
| Wood packaging, other than private use, in a reuse system | SEK 0.0050 | SEK 0.0500 | SEK 0.5000 | SEK 50.00 |
| Textile packaging, other than private use | SEK 0.0230 | SEK 0.2300 | SEK 2.30 | SEK 230.00 |
| Ceramic packaging, other than private use | SEK 0.0230 | SEK 0.2300 | SEK 2.30 | SEK 230.00 |
| Packaging of other materials, other than private use | SEK 0.0230 | SEK 0.2300 | SEK 2.30 | SEK 230.00 |
Dates this schedule carries
The dates on file for the 2026 schedule of Sweden, with the date Instica last checked the rates against the source.
| Item | On file |
|---|---|
| Effective from | January 1, 2026 |
| Effective until | March 31, 2026 |
| Rates last checked | October 8, 2026 |
| Categories with a verified rate | 25 |
| Categories not yet published | 0 |
What is not yet published
| Item | Reason | Expected |
|---|---|---|
| Criteria for assigning packaging to recyclability classes (Kriterier för differentierade avgifter) | Separate NPA page, not read | Not yet published |
| TMResponsibility AB fees | Second approved PRO; its fees were not retrieved and may differ | Not yet published |
What the schedule covers
Näringslivets Producentansvar i Sverige AB (NPA) förpackningsavgifter sets the packaging fees for Sweden in 2026. It applies from January 1, 2026 to March 31, 2026, and every rate is stated in SEK per kilogram, in SEK.
The schedule lists 25 categories, spread over 9 material groups such as paper, plastic, aluminium and steel. Every category carries a published rate.
Instica read the schedule from the publisher's own document and last retrieved it on October 8, 2026. Rates keep the precision with which they were published. Where the publisher quotes a different weight unit, the tables add a per-tonne column, converted exactly, so schedules can be set side by side.
Original wording
Version 20260608 01 Swe Förpackningsavgifter Beslutade i NPA 2026-06-08 Publicerade på npa.se 2026-06-16Source: Sweden 2026: Näringslivets Producentansvar i Sverige AB (NPA) förpackningsavgifter
Who pays and when
The fee schedule is only half of the picture. Whether a producer pays it, and by when, depends on the rules of Sweden. This section reads them from Instica's verified record of the jurisdiction.
The regime is: Förordning (2022:1274) om producentansvar för förpackningar (Ordinance on producer responsibility for packaging, as amended, including SFS 2026:1462), with producer responsibility organisations approved by the Swedish EPA. The regulator is Swedish Environmental Protection Agency (Naturvårdsverket).
Thresholds
2 thresholds decide whether a producer must register, pay or report, or may use a simpler route. Each row gives the measure, the amount and what happens at it.
| Measure | Amount | Effect | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight of packaging | 10 tonne per calendar year | Reduced duty | packaging made available for the first time in the Member State |
| Weight of packaging | Not yet published | Exempt below | national |
Exemptions
1 exemption exists. The last column says whether the producer has to apply for it or whether it applies automatically.
| Exemption | Description | Application needed |
|---|---|---|
deposit-return-dispensation | EPA may grant a time-limited dispensation from joining a deposit-return PRO for beverage cans and bottles; the producer must still engage a PRO | Yes |
Registration
Producers must register in Sweden. The register is Notification to Naturvårdsverket (producer register). Who registers: Each producer, or a producer agent appointed by written power of attorney.
Who runs the scheme
Sweden uses more than one producer responsibility organisation: Näringslivets Producentansvar i Sverige AB and TMResponsibility AB. Membership is required.
Dates
3 dates fall in this regime. Dates that the source has not published yet are shown as not yet published.
| What | Date | Period covered |
|---|---|---|
| Report | Not yet published | previous full calendar year |
| Other | August 12, 2026 | – |
| Report | Not yet published | previous calendar year |
Targets
The regime sets these recycling or recovery targets.
Data period and invoice timing
The 2026 schedule for Sweden is effective from January 1, 2026 until March 31, 2026. The publisher does not state a separate data period, so use the supply of the fee year.
Rates are in SEK. A rate changes only when the publisher issues a new schedule, so a figure on this page stays valid for the year shown and is not adjusted for inflation or exchange rates by Instica.
The scheme sends the invoice. When an invoice and this page differ, the invoice is what you owe; use the page to check the rate per category and to estimate the fee before the invoice arrives.
How to read this schedule
Every row of the Sweden 2026 schedule is a price for one category of packaging. The unit is SEK per kilogram: the rate is what the scheme charges for each unit of that category that a producer places on the market. Instica shows the figure exactly as Näringslivets Producentansvar i Sverige AB (NPA) förpackningsavgifter publishes it, with its source and the date Instica read it.
For comparison only, Instica also shows each rate as SEK per tonne. That column is arithmetic on the published figure with exact unit factors; the schedule itself is in SEK per kilogram, and the scheme's own invoice decides what is charged.
Match a category by the scheme's own classification, not by how you describe the product. A bottle and its closure can fall into two rows, and the same material can sit in different rows depending on what it is used for. The code in the first column is the scheme's code, and the material column shows the material the source assigns to it.
This schedule is modulated: the base rate is adjusted by a published factor depending on how a package performs against the scheme's criteria. The adjustment table sets out each group and what it applies to. Check which group your package falls into before you read a rate as final.
Other fees are listed with the amount and the basis the source gives. They are separate from the per-unit rates and may apply in addition to them.
All 25 rows of this schedule carry a published rate.
Estimating with this schedule
- Weigh each packaging component on its own and note its material.
- Find the category row that matches the component under the scheme's classification.
- Convert your weight to the unit of the row, SEK per kilogram, or compare in the per-tonne column when you only need a ranking.
- Multiply the weight by the rate. Instica keeps the rate, the weight and the source together so the estimate can be checked.
- Add the flat fees or other fees the schedule lists, if they apply to you.
- Review the total, then sign and submit it yourself in the scheme's portal.
Checking an invoice against this schedule
An invoice from Näringslivets Producentansvar i Sverige AB (NPA) förpackningsavgifter for 2026 should be explainable from three things: the weights you reported, the category each weight was placed in and the rate of that category. When an invoice does not match your estimate, check these in this order.
First, the unit. A rate in SEK per kilogram applied to a weight in another unit gives a result that is wrong by a constant factor. Second, the category: a different row can differ by a large amount for the same weight. Third, the period: this page covers the 2026 schedule, and a producer whose reporting period straddles two years may be charged under both.
Instica does not know your contract. Taxes, rebates, minimum charges or membership fees may sit outside the schedule on this page, in SEK or another currency. The schedule is a published reference; the scheme's invoice decides what you owe, and a query about an invoice belongs with the scheme.
Terms used on this page
- Producer
- The business that places packaged goods on the market and is therefore responsible for the packaging, under the rules of the jurisdiction.
- Scheme or organisation
- The body that collects fees from producers and pays for collection and recycling. A jurisdiction may have one, several or none.
- Fee schedule
- A published table of rates per category of packaging, with the unit, the currency and the period it covers.
- Category
- The class of packaging a rate applies to, as the scheme defines it. Categories are usually based on material, sometimes on use.
- Estimate
- A figure Instica prepares from your weights and a rate. It is not an invoice and not a filing; the scheme decides what is charged.
- Not yet published
- A value the source has not released or that Instica has not been able to read and verify. It is shown with its reason and is never replaced by a guess.
Questions and answers
What is the Sweden packaging fee schedule for 2026?
It is the list of rates that Näringslivets Producentansvar i Sverige AB (NPA) förpackningsavgifter charges producers in Sweden for packaging placed on the market in 2026. This page reproduces 25 categories with the rate the publisher states, in SEK per kilogram, and links every figure to its source document.
Which unit are the 2026 rates in?
They are published in SEK per kilogram, in SEK. Instica shows every rate in that unit with the precision of the source. The tables also give SEK per tonne, converted exactly, so schedules that quote pounds or kilograms can be compared.
Which category is the most expensive in Sweden?
In the 2026 schedule the highest published rate is 21.49 for Steel packaging, private use, compatible with material recycling and the lowest is 0.01 for Steel packaging, other than private use, compatible with material recycling, both in SEK per kilogram. The extremes table above lists the five highest and five lowest categories.
Does the fee change with how recyclable a pack is?
Yes. The schedule applies eco-modulation: some rates move up or down depending on how recyclable the pack is. The modulation section lists each group and the adjustment the publisher states. Instica shows the published rates and does not apply an adjustment of its own.
Are there charges besides the per-weight rates?
Yes. The schedule lists further charges with their basis, such as fees that depend on producer size rather than weight. They appear in their own table with the amount the publisher states.
Can the rates change during the year?
A published schedule changes only when the publisher issues a new version. Instica retrieved this one on October 8, 2026. If the publisher revises it, the page is rebuilt from the new source and the retrieval date moves.
Who files the report and pays the fee?
The producer does. Instica measures, estimates and prepares the figures; you check them, sign and submit them yourself in the scheme's own portal. Instica does not file for you and does not store portal credentials.
Can I use this page to budget my fee?
Yes, as an estimate. Find your category in the rates table, multiply the rate by your weight in the same unit, and compare the result with the worked costs. The scheme's invoice decides what you owe.
How current are these figures?
Instica retrieved the schedule on October 8, 2026. The page shows the retrieval date, the publisher and a short quote from the source next to each rate, so you can check a figure against the original before you rely on it.
How Instica uses this schedule
When you add packaging for Sweden, Instica looks up the category in this 2026 schedule, multiplies the rate by the weight you measured and shows the estimated fee with the rate, the source and the data-quality tier of the weight.
Instica measures, estimates and prepares. You review the figures, sign the report and submit it yourself in the scheme's portal. Instica does not submit for you and never stores portal credentials.
Sources
- Sweden 2026: Näringslivets Producentansvar i Sverige AB (NPA) förpackningsavgifter (Forpackningsavgifter 2026 och 2027 version 20260608 01 SWE) retrieved
Original wording: Version 20260608 01 Swe Förpackningsavgifter Beslutade i NPA 2026-06-08 Publicerade på npa.se 2026-06-16
Original wording: 3110 Pappersförpackningar Förenlig med materialåtervinning 6,67 6,67 8,76
Original wording: 3150 Pappersförpackningar Begränsat alt. ej förenlig med materialåtervinning 9,65 9,65 12,38
Original wording: 4110 Plastförpackningar Förenlig med materialåtervinning 13,40 13,40 15,86
Original wording: 4130 Plastförpackningar Begränsat förenlig med materialåtervinning 18,02 18,02 22,03
Original wording: 4150 Plastförpackningar Ej förenlig med materialåtervinning 19,56 19,56 26,15
Original wording: 5110 Aluminiumförpackningar Förenlig med materialåtervinning 12,59 12,59 13,79
Original wording: 5120 Stålförpackningar Förenlig med materialåtervinning 21,49 21,49 25,40
Original wording: 6110 Glasförpackningar Förenlig med materialåtervinning 2,80 2,80 2,85
Original wording: 7110 Träförpackningar – engångs 13,70 15,70 15,70
Original wording: 8110 Textilförpackningar 13,70 15,70 15,70
Original wording: 8120 Keramikförpackningar 13,70 15,70 15,70
Original wording: 8130 Förpackningar av övriga material 13,70 15,70 15,70
Original wording: 3210 Pappersförpackningar Förenlig med materialåtervinning 0,01 0,04
Original wording: 3250 Pappersförpackningar Begränsat alt. ej förenlig med materialåtervinning 0,05 0,20
Original wording: 4210 Plastförpackningar Förenlig med materialåtervinning 0,10 1,15
Original wording: 4215 Plastförpackningar – i system för återanvändning 0,05 0,05
Original wording: 4250 Plastförpackningar Begränsat alt. ej förenlig med materialåtervinning 10,55 20,00
Original wording: 5210 Aluminiumförpackningar Förenlig med materialåtervinning 0,01 0,10
Original wording: 5220 Stålförpackningar Förenlig med materialåtervinning 0,01 0,10
Original wording: 6210 Glasförpackningar Förenlig med materialåtervinning 6,70 6,70
Original wording: 7210 Träförpackningar – engångs 2,50 2,50
Original wording: 7215 Träförpackningar – i system för återanvändning 0,05 0,05
Original wording: 8210 Textilförpackningar 0,23 0,23
Original wording: 8220 Keramikförpackningar 0,23 0,23
Original wording: 8230 Förpackningar av övriga material 0,23 0,23
- Sweden 2026: Näringslivets Producentansvar i Sverige AB (NPA) förpackningsavgifter (forpackningsavgifter) retrieved
Original wording: Differentierade avgifter innebär en lägre avgift för en förpackning som är designad för att kunna materialåtervinnas, än för en förpackning som är svår att materialåtervinna.
Original wording: Alla producenter betalar en årsavgift på 2 500 kronor. Därefter tillkommer förpackningsavgifter baserade på redovisade kilo. Alla priser på denna sida anges exklusive moms.
- Sweden: the legal regime retrieved
Original wording: innehåller bestämmelser om utformning av förpackningar och om ett system för utökat producentansvar för avfallshantering av förpackningar
Original wording: Naturvårdsverket får i det enskilda fallet ge dispens från kravet i 3 § första stycket under en begränsad tid
Original wording: ska före tillhandahållandet anmäla det till Naturvårdsverket
Original wording: En producent som inte är etablerad i Sverige får utse ett producentombud som är etablerat i Sverige.
Original wording: målet att materialåtervinningsgraden ska vara minst 85 procent per år
- Sweden: Thresholds retrieved
Original wording: a quantity of packaging, including packaging of packaged products, of less than 10 tonnes during one calendar year
Original wording: It shall apply from 12 August 2026.
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