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Northern Europe · Capital: Stockholm

Trade with Sweden

Connect with verified suppliers and buyers for B2B international trade with Sweden. Currency: SEK. Language: Swedish.

$590B
GDP
10.5M
Population
$400B
Trade Volume

Market Opportunities

Innovation hub with strong focus on sustainability. Home to global brands (IKEA, H&M, Volvo). High digital adoption.

Doing business in Sweden

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Working currency
Swedish Krona (SEK)
Working days
Monday – Friday
Business hours
08:00 – 16:00
Time zone
Europe/Stockholm
Working language
Swedish + English (B2B)
Common Incoterms
EXW · FCA · FOB · CIF · DAP
Primary commercial ports
Gothenburg, Stockholm, Helsingborg
Notable shipping-window holidays
Midsummer (late Jun) · Christmas (25 Dec) · Easter (Mar/Apr)

Useful B2B phrases

  • HelloHej
  • Please send a quoteVänligen skicka en offert
  • Thank youTack
  • Best regardsMed vänliga hälsningar
  • We confirm the orderVi bekräftar beställningen
Browse Sweden suppliersSubmit an RFQ to Sweden

Shipping to Sweden

Indicative transit times from the Faktorist hub. Real lead times depend on order size, customs lane, and seasonality — confirm in the RFQ.

IncotermTransit timeRoute
FOB4–7 daysSea freight via Gdańsk / Gothenburg
DAP7–10 daysRoad freight via Baltic states
DDP9–14 daysInclusive of customs

Sweden reference facts

ISO country code
SE (se)
International phone prefix
+46
Capital
Stockholm
Region
Northern Europe
Spoken / business languages
Swedish · English (B2B)
Trade agreements
EU Member, Multiple EU FTAs

💱 USD ↔ SEK converter

Indicative rate · 1 USD ≈ 10.7 SEK — confirm at order confirmation.

Currency: Swedish Krona (SEK). Rates refresh on page load.

📅 Sweden business calendar

Plan around national holidays that pause customs, factories, and shipping.

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Holidays in June 2026

  • MidsummerSun 21 Jun

Business Culture

Flat hierarchies, consensus-driven. Work-life balance valued. Direct communication, high trust.

Doing business with Sweden typically follows a low-key, egalitarian, and consensus-oriented. Meetings are punctual and minimal hierarchy; quieter voices are heard. Decision-making is consensus-driven; expect multi-round review. Working language for international trade is commonly Swedish, with English also widely used in B2B exchanges. Pricing and contracts are usually quoted in SEK for cross-border transactions on Faktorist. Extremely punctual; even five minutes late requires notice. Gifts are unusual outside the holidays; transparency is preferred. Sweden's active trade sectors include Automotive, Telecommunications, Pharmaceuticals, Forestry, and Faktorist matches international buyers with verified Sweden-based suppliers across these segments via RFQs and Sofiia AI matching.

Working language
Swedish
Trade currency
SEK
Business hub
Stockholm
Meeting style
punctual and minimal hierarchy; quieter voices are heard
Decision making
consensus-driven; expect multi-round review
Punctuality
extremely punctual; even five minutes late requires notice
Gift etiquette
gifts are unusual outside the holidays; transparency is preferred

Trade Flows

Top Imports

  • 1Machinery
  • 2Vehicles
  • 3Electrical Equipment
  • 4Mineral Fuels
  • 5Pharmaceuticals

Top Exports

  • 1Machinery
  • 2Vehicles
  • 3Pharmaceuticals
  • 4Electrical Equipment
  • 5Paper

Key Industries

AutomotiveTelecommunicationsPharmaceuticalsForestryTechnology

Trade Agreements

  • EU Member
  • Multiple EU FTAs

Quick Facts

Capital
Stockholm
Currency
SEK
Language
Swedish
Region
Northern Europe
GDP
$590B
Population
10.5M
Trade Volume
$400B

Trade with Sweden

Connect with verified suppliers and buyers on Faktorist.

Export to SwedenSource from Sweden

Other Northern Europe trade destinations

Buyers sourcing from Sweden often compare quotes across the region. Explore neighbouring markets — same shipping lanes, similar Incoterms, often overlapping supplier rosters.

  • 🇩🇰Denmark
  • 🇪🇪Estonia
  • 🇫🇮Finland
  • 🇮🇸Iceland
  • 🇮🇪Ireland
  • 🇱🇻Latvia
  • 🇱🇹Lithuania
  • 🇳🇴Norway
  • 🇬🇧United Kingdom
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Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions about trade with Sweden

Common buyer and supplier questions, answered using current Faktorist marketplace data for Sweden.

What is the business culture like in Sweden?

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Doing business with Sweden typically follows a low-key, egalitarian, and consensus-oriented. Meetings are punctual and minimal hierarchy; quieter voices are heard. Decision-making is consensus-driven; expect multi-round review. Working language for international trade is commonly Swedish, with English also widely used in B2B exchanges. Pricing and contracts are usually quoted in SEK for cross-border transactions on Faktorist. Extremely punctual; even five minutes late requires notice. Gifts are unusual outside the holidays; transparency is preferred. Sweden's active trade sectors include Automotive, Telecommunications, Pharmaceuticals, Forestry, and Faktorist matches international buyers with verified Sweden-based suppliers across these segments via RFQs and Sofiia AI matching.

What is the working language for international trade with Sweden?

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The working language for international trade with Sweden is commonly Swedish, with English also widely used in B2B exchanges. Faktorist's platform and RFQ flow are available in 35 languages, so buyers and suppliers can communicate in their preferred language while the platform handles translation.

Which currency is used for trade with Sweden?

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Cross-border transactions on Faktorist are typically quoted in SEK when trading with Sweden. Final invoicing currency is set per RFQ; the platform supports multi-currency negotiation and conversion.

How do I source from suppliers in Sweden on Faktorist?

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Browse verified Sweden-based suppliers on Faktorist, narrow by industry, certification, MOQ, or price, and submit a Request for Quotation. Sofiia AI matches your RFQ against supplier capabilities and returns competitive quotes — usually within 24 hours.

What are the main industries to trade with in Sweden?

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Sweden's active trade sectors include Automotive, Telecommunications, Pharmaceuticals, Forestry. Faktorist surfaces verified suppliers in each segment with product catalogues, trade history, and certifications visible on every profile.

What does Ukraine export to Sweden?

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Faktorist surfaces every export lane with estimated value, weight and shipment counts so buyers can size the addressable market before sourcing.

Which industries are most active in trade with Sweden?

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Active industries for trade with Sweden include: Automotive, Telecommunications, Pharmaceuticals, Forestry, Technology. Faktorist matches verified suppliers and buyers across each of these sectors.
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