Exporting to Sweden
Introduction
Guide
Sweden is among the most competitive, innovative and globalised nations in the world. The country has a stable economy, a skilled labour force and sophisticated consumers.
Sweden was the 16th largest export market for Northern Ireland (0.8% of Northern Ireland exports) and the 12th largest import market for Northern Ireland (1.2% of Northern Ireland imports) for goods in 2024 (HMRC regional trade statistics).
The top ten exports from Northern Ireland to Sweden in 2024 were:
- Machinery & transport equipment (£23.8m)
- Chemicals & related products (£21.4m)
- Manufactured goods classified chiefly by material (£19.2m)
- Food & live animals (£6.8m)
- Beverages & tobacco (£6m)
- Miscellaneous manufactured articles (£5.5m)
- Mineral fuels (£2.8m)
- Crude materials (£67k)
- Animal & vegetable oils (£51k)
- Commodities/transactions not classified elsewhere in the Standard International Trade Classification (SITC) (£34k)
This guide highlights the advantages and challenges of exporting to Sweden, the benefits of dual market access, the sectoral opportunities in Sweden and the support available for exporting to Sweden.