Food Importers in Sweden: Market Guide and 10 Buyers

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Updated 30 September 2026

Sweden offers several routes for food exporters, but the right partner depends on the exact product and channel. This guide compares 10 company records reviewed in the BestFoodImporters platform and explains how to prepare a focused approach.

How the Sweden food market works

The earlier guide emphasised sustainable positioning, processed foods and international assortments.

Organic or environmental claims need evidence. A retail buyer will also judge shelf-life, pack size and landed price.

Importing, distribution, wholesale and retail are different jobs. A large mixed-category business can be suitable for a proven line with consistent supply, while a specialist may be better for a narrow product or unusual origin. The company examples below show recorded activities and categories; they do not establish current buying interest.

Product opportunities and buyer fit

The reviewed records include Juice, Soft Drinks & Water, Fruit & Vegetables, Dairy Products. These categories are starting points for research, not a claim that every listed business is taking new suppliers. Choose the channel and product format before comparing names.

For fresh or chilled foods, specify handling temperatures, remaining shelf-life and the expected arrival condition. For packaged goods, prepare ingredients, allergens, artwork, case configuration and target shelf price. Ingredient buyers need technical specifications and repeatable quality. A short, category-specific pitch gives the buyer something concrete to assess.

Import preparation and official guidance

European Commission provides the starting point for checking food-import controls. Requirements depend on the product, origin, processing and intended use. Agree with the responsible importer which registration, certificate, labelling, inspection and customs steps apply before printing packs or dispatching goods.

Confirm the tariff classification and landed-cost assumptions with the importing partner. Food of animal origin, plants and particular risk categories can face additional controls. Keep the technical file, traceability information and proposed Incoterms ready for review.

Compare 10 food importers and buyers in Sweden

Use the category and business-model fields to narrow your shortlist. This is not a ranking or a statement of present purchasing demand.

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Company Recorded location Selected products Business model
Spendrups Bryggeri Ab Stockholm Juice, Soft Drinks & Water Importer, Distributor
Grönsakshallen Sorunda Ab Stockholm Fruit & Vegetables, Dairy Products, Spices Importer, Wholesaler, Supplier, Online Store
Arvid Nordquist Handelsaktiebolag Solna kommun Fruit & Vegetables, Olive Oil & Vinegar, Tea & Coffee Importer, Distributor, Wholesaler, Supplier
Santa Maria Ab Mölndal Pasta & Noodle, Confectionery & Snacks, Spices Importer, Distributor
Wernersson Ost Ab Ulricehamns kommun Dairy Products Importer, Wholesaler
Dragon Port Foods Ab Mölnlycke Fruit & Vegetables, Meat Products, Pasta & Noodle Importer, Distributor, Wholesaler, Supplier
Ewerman Ab Helsingborg Fruit & Vegetables Importer, Distributor, Wholesaler, Supplier, Retailer
FÃ¥ddman Ab Huddinge kommun Meat Products Importer, Wholesaler
Midsona Sverige Ab Malmö Fruit & Vegetables, Juice, Soft Drinks & Water Importer, Distributor
B Engelhardt & Co Ab Gothenburg Fruit & Vegetables, Tea & Coffee, Dairy Products Importer, Distributor

Company profiles and supplier fit

1. Spendrups Bryggeri Ab

Recorded location: Stockholm
Business model: Importer, Distributor
Selected product coverage: Juice, Soft Drinks & Water

Spendrups Bryggeri Ab is recorded with distribution activity in Sweden and category coverage that includes juice, soft drinks & water. That combination makes the company a research lead for a supplier with a matching product and delivery model. Confirm the relevant buying remit before proposing a line.

Supplier preparation: Send a focused specification, pack format, shelf-life and indicative volume.

2. Grönsakshallen Sorunda Ab

Recorded location: Stockholm
Business model: Importer, Wholesaler, Supplier, Online Store
Selected product coverage: Fruit & Vegetables, Dairy Products, Spices

Grönsakshallen Sorunda Ab is recorded with wholesale activity in Sweden and category coverage that includes fruit & vegetables, dairy products, spices. That combination makes the company a research lead for a supplier with a matching product and delivery model. Confirm the relevant buying remit before proposing a line.

Supplier preparation: Show variety, seasonal window, grade, pack format and expected arrival condition.

3. Arvid Nordquist Handelsaktiebolag

Recorded location: Solna kommun
Business model: Importer, Distributor, Wholesaler, Supplier
Selected product coverage: Fruit & Vegetables, Olive Oil & Vinegar, Tea & Coffee

Arvid Nordquist Handelsaktiebolag is recorded with distribution activity in Sweden and category coverage that includes fruit & vegetables, olive oil & vinegar, tea & coffee. That combination makes the company a research lead for a supplier with a matching product and delivery model. Confirm the relevant buying remit before proposing a line.

Supplier preparation: Show variety, seasonal window, grade, pack format and expected arrival condition.

4. Santa Maria Ab

Recorded location: Mölndal
Business model: Importer, Distributor
Selected product coverage: Pasta & Noodle, Confectionery & Snacks, Spices

Santa Maria Ab is recorded with distribution activity in Sweden and category coverage that includes pasta & noodle, confectionery & snacks, spices. That combination makes the company a research lead for a supplier with a matching product and delivery model. Confirm the relevant buying remit before proposing a line.

Supplier preparation: Send a focused specification, pack format, shelf-life and indicative volume.

5. Wernersson Ost Ab

Recorded location: Ulricehamns kommun
Business model: Importer, Wholesaler
Selected product coverage: Dairy Products

Wernersson Ost Ab is recorded with wholesale activity in Sweden and category coverage that includes dairy products. That combination makes the company a research lead for a supplier with a matching product and delivery model. Confirm the relevant buying remit before proposing a line.

Supplier preparation: Provide composition, use case, shelf-life and cold-chain details.

6. Dragon Port Foods Ab

Recorded location: Mölnlycke
Business model: Importer, Distributor, Wholesaler, Supplier
Selected product coverage: Fruit & Vegetables, Meat Products, Pasta & Noodle

Dragon Port Foods Ab is recorded with distribution activity in Sweden and category coverage that includes fruit & vegetables, meat products, pasta & noodle. That combination makes the company a research lead for a supplier with a matching product and delivery model. Confirm the relevant buying remit before proposing a line.

Supplier preparation: Specify species, cut, grade, origin, temperature and shipment size.

7. Ewerman Ab

Recorded location: Helsingborg
Business model: Importer, Distributor, Wholesaler, Supplier, Retailer
Selected product coverage: Fruit & Vegetables

Ewerman Ab is recorded with retail activity in Sweden and category coverage that includes fruit & vegetables. That combination makes the company a research lead for a supplier with a matching product and delivery model. Confirm the relevant buying remit before proposing a line.

Supplier preparation: Show variety, seasonal window, grade, pack format and expected arrival condition.

8. FÃ¥ddman Ab

Recorded location: Huddinge kommun
Business model: Importer, Wholesaler
Selected product coverage: Meat Products

FÃ¥ddman Ab is recorded with wholesale activity in Sweden and category coverage that includes meat products. That combination makes the company a research lead for a supplier with a matching product and delivery model. Confirm the relevant buying remit before proposing a line.

Supplier preparation: Specify species, cut, grade, origin, temperature and shipment size.

9. Midsona Sverige Ab

Recorded location: Malmö
Business model: Importer, Distributor
Selected product coverage: Fruit & Vegetables, Juice, Soft Drinks & Water

Midsona Sverige Ab is recorded with distribution activity in Sweden and category coverage that includes fruit & vegetables, juice, soft drinks & water. That combination makes the company a research lead for a supplier with a matching product and delivery model. Confirm the relevant buying remit before proposing a line.

Supplier preparation: Show variety, seasonal window, grade, pack format and expected arrival condition.

10. B Engelhardt & Co Ab

Recorded location: Gothenburg
Business model: Importer, Distributor
Selected product coverage: Fruit & Vegetables, Tea & Coffee, Dairy Products

B Engelhardt & Co Ab is recorded with distribution activity in Sweden and category coverage that includes fruit & vegetables, tea & coffee, dairy products. That combination makes the company a research lead for a supplier with a matching product and delivery model. Confirm the relevant buying remit before proposing a line.

Supplier preparation: Show variety, seasonal window, grade, pack format and expected arrival condition.

Prepare a focused buyer approach

  1. Choose the product format and intended channel.
  2. Match the exact category and business model to a short buyer list.
  3. Provide specifications, origin, pack size, shelf-life, capacity and delivery terms.
  4. Agree product-specific registration and border responsibilities with the importer.
  5. Ask for a defined next step: technical review, sample assessment or commercial call.

See our guide to emailing food importers for a concise first approach.

Related market research

Compare the route to market with our Portugal food importer guide. The best destination depends on your product, margin, documentation and delivery model.

Common questions

How do I choose a food importer in Sweden?

Start with product category, pack format and channel. Use the comparison table to identify a suitable business model, then confirm purchasing scope directly.

Are the listed companies looking for new suppliers?

The profiles describe recorded categories and activities. Inclusion does not confirm present buying interest.

Where can I find more prospects?

BestFoodImporters lets you filter company records by location, category and type. Request a demo for a product-specific shortlist.

Sources and editorial method

Company categories, business types and locations come from BestFoodImporters records reviewed on 30 September 2026. Supplier preparation is editorial analysis, not a statement of any company’s purchasing policy. The official import source is linked above. Check the requirements for the exact product and shipment before trading.