The Swedish East African Chamber of Commerce in Stockholm (SWEACC) was established in November 2010. The chamber works actively to promote trade and investment between Sweden and the countries of East Africa.
The total value of Swedish exports to Uganda in 2010 amounted to approximately SEK 450 million, accounting for 0.04% of total Swedish exports. During the first half of 2011 the figure increased to 0.07%, mainly due to increased sales of telecommunications equipment. Swedish imports from Uganda consist mainly of agricultural products like tea and coffee. The total value of Swedish imports from Uganda in 2010 amounted to approximately SEK 38 million.
A handful of major Swedish companies, as well as several smaller ones, are represented in Uganda. The Swedish Trade Council and Swedfund cover Uganda from their offices in Nairobi. Swedish Trade Council has, in collaboration with the Swedish Embassy in Kampala, brought two trade delegations to Uganda in the past few years, the latest in October 2010. Swedfund is currently active in Uganda through two investments, and additional ones are planned.
Trade with Sweden
Are you interested in exporting your products to Sweden, or do you wish to make imports? Would you like to explore opportunities for investments in 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.
Swedish East African Chamber of Commerce (SWEACC) SWEACC was launched in November 2010 and has the objective to promote the development of trade and investments between Sweden and the countries of the East African Community (EAC). The chamber serves as a platform for networking between business people interested in this objective. Association of Swedish Chambers of Commerce and IndustryThe Association of Swedish Chambers of Commerce is the national organisation and network for regional chambers, all uniquely positioned at the heart of every business community in Sweden. Chambers are important links for contacts and networking on regional, national and international levels
Swedish Trade CouncilThe 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.
National Board of TradeThe 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.
Swedish Federation of TradeThe 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.
Invest Sweden Invest Sweden 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.
Open Trade Gate SwedenOpen 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. 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.
Chamber TradeThis is a website by the Chamber of Commerce in Sweden. You can post your business inquiry on this website stating that you wish to export to Sweden. This is highly recommended as a lot of Swedish importers use this website to source for items globally.
KompassThis free-to-use comprehensive directory provides information such as name of companies, contact details, address, telephone, fax, e-mail, and web addresses of Swedish companies.