Trade with Sweden

Below is a list of Swedish institutions dedicated to making it easier for foreign companies to make business with Sweden. This is your gateway to the Swedish market.

Association of Swedish Chambers of Commerce and Industry
Ms Yasemin Arhan
P.O. Box 16050
103 21 Stockholm
Sweden
Phone : +46 8 555 100 00
Fax: +46 8 566316 00
E-mail: yasemin.arhan@chamber.se
Website: www.cci.se/

Western Sweden Chamber of Commerce
(Business Inquires)
P.O. Box 5253
402 25 Göteborg
Sweden
Phone: +46 31 83 59 00
Fax: +46 31 83 59 36
E-mail: trade@west.cci.se
 
The Chamber of Commerce of East Sweden
(Market Information)
P.O. Box 1343
S 600 43 Norrköping
Tel: +46 11 12 91 00
Fax: +46 11 13 77 19
E-mail: info@east.cci.se

Swedish Trade Council
The Swedish Trade Council (Exportrådet) is a partnership between the Government of Sweden and Swedish industry in order to promote, support and create opportunities for Swedish exports. It offers general information on trade with Sweden, and can quickly (and free of charge) identify the right supplier for a prospective importer thanks to an extensive network in the Swedish industry. The Swedish Export Directory is an annual compilation of Swedish companies creating a buyer’s guide to Sweden. It can be found on the Council’s website. There is also a copy available in the Embassy reception. The Trade Council advises on current projects and business opportunities and on provides general facts on Sweden.

Swedish Trade Council
Box 5513
114 85 Stockholm
Sweden
Phone: +46 8 783 85 00
Fax: +46 8 662 90 93
E-mail: infocenter@swedishtrade.se
Website: www.swedishtrade.se

National Board of Trade
The National Board of Trade (Kommerskollegium) is an independent government agency acting as an expert administrative authority on foreign trade and Swedish trade policies. Its activities fall mainly within the framework of the European Union and its internal market, but the Board also advocates an open and strong multilateral trading system, continued trade liberalisation and a simplification of trade procedures. It provides analyses of Swedish trade policies and information on i.e. import licences. The Board answers to enquiries free of charge.

National Board of Trade
Box 6803
113 86 Stockholm
Sweden
Phone: +46 8 690 48 00
Fax: +46 8 30 67 59
E-mail: registrator@kommers.se
Website: www.kommers.se

Swedish Federation of Trade
The Swedish Federation of Trade (Svensk Handel) is the principal organ in Sweden for Swedish importers, wholesalers, suppliers and retailers. It has 20 000 members, of whom a large number of trade associations and local business organisations. The Federation works for increased imports to Sweden and thus promotes free trade across borders. It aims at enhancing the awareness of the significance of trade and imports to Sweden. A special unit called the Import Council offers service to companies that want to export to Sweden, on i.e. import licences, border inspections, import documents and customs regulations. It assists companies in establishing contacts between suppliers from abroad and Swedish trade associations/companies and offers information on Swedish markets and trends.

Swedish Federation of Trade
103 29 Stockholm
Sweden
Phone: +46 8 762 77 00
Fax: +46 8 762 77 72
E-mail: info@swefedtrade.com
importcouncil@swedfedtrade.com
Webiste: www.svensktnaringsliv.se

Invest in Sweden Agency
Invest in Sweden Agency (ISA) is a government agency providing information and contact services for foreign investors evaluating investment opportunities in Sweden. It gives free information on business conditions and investment opportunities, introductions to government agencies and regional public sectors and business organisations. It offers extensive information literature concerning key business sectors, on the economy and on legal aspects of investments.

Invest in Sweden Agency
Box 90
101 21 Stockholm
Sweden
Phone: +46 8 402 78 00
Fax: +46 8 402 78 78
E-mail: isa@isa.se
Website: www.isa.se

Open Trade Gate Sweden
Open Trade Gate Sweden is one component of Sweden’s wish to strengthen the capacity of developing countries’ ability to trade and export. The initiative to form and develop Open Trade Gate Sweden stems from the Swedish Minister of Trade and Industry and the Swedish Minister of Development Cooperation. In April 2004 a governmental decision was taken to develop Open Trade Gate Sweden.

Open Trade Gate Sweden is a part of the National Board of Trade, which is Sweden’s governmental authority for foreign trade and trade policy.

Open Trade Gate Sweden
Box 6803
S-113 86 Stockholm
Sweden
Phone: +46 8 690 49 40
Fax: +46 8 690 49 41
E-mail: info@opentradegate.se
Website: www.opentradegate.se