2022
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Sweden, part of the EU market
Published: 02 Jul 2021
Sweden is a member of the European Union, an economic and political union. The European Union has 27 member states and 446 million inhabitants. 19 of the 27 member states have the euro as currency. In Sweden, the currency is Swedish krona (SEK).
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Legal requirements
Published: 02 Jul 2021
The EU member states apply the same product specific regulation. Products need to live up to these rules, whether the product is produced in the EU or imported into the EU. Please note that there are some areas where additional national legal requirements may exist.
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Private standards and certificates
Published: 02 Jul 2021
In order to be sold on the European market, products often need to fulfil not only the legal requirements but also requirements as defined in private standards. Having your product certified according to such a standard could give export opportunities but can also involve a high cost.
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Organic products
Published: 02 Jul 2021
Many European consumers are interested in organic products. Products can be sold as organic only after they have been certified by a certification body. Below we outline some market information regarding organic products in the food and textile sectors.
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Living up to requirements
Published: 02 Jul 2021
When exporting to the Swedish market, you must check what requirements your product needs to live up to. Some are mandatory, others optional, but could in reality be a requirement from consumers.
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Preparing for market entry
Published: 02 Jul 2021
You know that your product meets legal and consumer requirements in your target market. Now, prepare for market entry by choosing a distribution channel and finding a business partner. Here are some tips.
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Overview: Are you ready for export?
Published: 02 Jul 2021
Check to see if you have looked into all necessary steps to be prepared for export to Sweden and the EU.
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Getting started
Published: 02 Jul 2021
Do you have a product that you wish to export, but no idea how and where to start? One way is to identify potentially interesting markets by using trade statistics already available. First, identify the classification code of your product. Then research potential markets with the help of trade statistics.
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Mapping out the Swedish market
Published: 02 Jul 2021
Gather relevant information about the Swedish market. Look up trends and identify the segment that could be suitable for your product. This is important when you set out to export.
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Getting ready to do business
Published: 02 Jul 2021
Get ready to do business. In this section, learn more about:
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Requirements for textiles
Published: 02 Jul 2021
Meeting requirements is an essential part of a producer’s export preparations. Importers must be sure the products entering the European market meet all legislative requirements, and therefore requires this from their suppliers. In addition, importers sometimes have additional requirements.
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Keeping up with trends
Published: 02 Jul 2021
When building up a business relationship, showing you understand the field you are in and knowing which trends are important for your product and also in the Swedish market.
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The Road to Export
Published: 02 Jul 2021
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How Companies Use Free Trade Agreements
Published: 2021
The EU's free trade agreement with South Korea, one of the most economically important free trade agreements, has now been in force for ten years. The National Board of Trade Sweden has asked companies how they use this free trade agreement. Senior Adviser Jonas Kasteng, one of the authors of the report, tells more.
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The Swedish market for IT services
Published: 2021
Sweden is one of the most technologically advanced countries in the world. It is the birthplace of many well-known global tech brands in various sectors that play a leading role in the world. It is an ever-growing industry with a great need for expertise.
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Constanza Mac-Donald
Published: 06 Apr 2021
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Trade policy and policy for responsible business conduct
Published: 2021
This report provides an overview of reasons why increased coherence between trade policy and policies to promote responsible business conduct creates synergies leading to more responsible, transparent, and resilient global value chains and in turn a more sustainable economic recovery.
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Waltraud Heinrich
Published: 01 Feb 2021
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Interview: Ukrainian company got export deal in Sweden
Published: 26 Nov 2020
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Ukrainian company got export deal in Sweden
Published: 24 Nov 2020