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Beer Sweden Market Overview 2026

Raw Materials
Barley Malt, Dried Hop, Yeast
HS Code
220300
Last Updated
2026-05-01
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
  • Sweden Beer market intelligence page includes 0 premium suppliers.
  • 5 sampled export transactions for Sweden are summarized.
  • 7 export partner companies and 8 import partner companies are mapped for Beer in Sweden.
  • Wholesale sample entries: 0; farmgate sample entries: 0.
  • 5 export partner countries and 5 import partner countries are ranked.
  • Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2024.
  • Page data last updated on 2026-05-01.

Beer Export Supplier Intelligence, Price Trends, and Trade Flows in Sweden

7 export partner companies are tracked for Beer in Sweden. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to validate exporter coverage, partner quality, and route priorities.
Explore Beer export intelligence in Sweden, including 5 sampled supplier transactions, monthly unit-price ranges, and partner-country trade flow patterns for HS Code 220300.
Scatter points are sampled from 80.0% of the full transaction dataset.

Sample Export Supplier Transaction Records for Beer in Sweden

5 sampled Beer transactions in Sweden include date, origin, and partner-country context to benchmark export prices and supplier trading patterns.
Beer sampled transaction unit prices by date in Sweden: 2025-10-30: 8.05 USD / kg, 2025-10-30: 8.05 USD / kg, 2025-06-23: 7.77 USD / kg, 2025-04-23: 62.25 USD / kg, 2025-04-22: 91.55 USD / kg.
DateReported ProductUnit PriceExporterImporter 
2025-10-30[맥주* *************8.05 USD / kg (Sweden) (South Korea)
2025-10-30[맥주* ** *** ********* ***** *****8.05 USD / kg (Sweden) (South Korea)
2025-06-23[맥주* ** ************ **7.77 USD / kg (Sweden) (South Korea)
2025-04-23[맥주* *** * ** *********** ** ****62.25 USD / kg (Sweden) (South Korea)
2025-04-22[맥주* **** **** ****************** *******91.55 USD / kg (Sweden) (South Korea)

Top Beer Export Suppliers and Companies in Sweden

Review leading exporter profiles and benchmark them against 7 total export partner companies tracked for Beer in Sweden. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to shortlist sourcing and export partners faster.
(Sweden)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-30
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
(Sweden)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-30
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
(Sweden)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-30
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
(Sweden)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-30
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Logistics
(Sweden)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-30
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Food WholesalersBeverage Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
(Sweden)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-30
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Alcohol WholesalersBeverage Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: TradeDistribution / Wholesale
Sweden Export Partner Coverage
7 companies
Total export partner company count is a core signal of Sweden export network depth for Beer.
Exporters and importers can open Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to assess Beer partner concentration, capacity signals, and trade relevance in Sweden.

Annual Export Value, Volume, and Supplier Market Size for Beer in Sweden (HS Code 220300)

Analyze 3 years of Beer export volume and value in Sweden to evaluate supplier market growth, seasonality, and trade volatility.
YearVolumeValue
202442,345,89838,687,550 USD
202343,753,67045,311,091 USD
202246,729,06539,781,589 USD

Top Destination Markets for Beer Exports from Sweden (HS Code 220300) in 2024

For 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 5 destination countries for Beer exports from Sweden.
RankCountryVolumeValue
1Germany14,635,00011,369,239.365 USD
2Norway5,298,3078,762,128.735 USD
3Denmark11,030,0007,322,734.166 USD
4Finland1,389,7362,053,628.358 USD
5United Kingdom2,469,0452,017,858.774 USD

Beer Import Buyer Intelligence and Price Signals in Sweden: Buyers, Demand, and Trade Partners

8 import partner companies are tracked for Beer in Sweden. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to analyze buyer demand, partner density, and downstream channels.
Scatter points are sampled from 82.6% of the full transaction dataset.

Sample Import Transaction and Price Records for Beer in Sweden

5 sampled Beer import transactions in Sweden provide date, origin, and trade-country context to benchmark price levels and demand-side trading patterns.
Beer sampled import transaction unit prices by date in Sweden: 2025-11-25: 0.47 USD / kg, 2025-11-11: 0.04 USD / kg, 2025-11-11: 0.07 USD / kg, 2025-11-11: 0.02 USD / kg, 2025-11-11: 0.04 USD / kg.
DateReported ProductUnit PriceExporterImporterOrigin 
2025-11-25CER**** ** *****0.47 USD / kg (-) (-)-
2025-11-11CER**** ** *****0.04 USD / kg (-) (-)-
2025-11-11CER**** ** *****0.07 USD / kg (-) (-)-
2025-11-11CER**** ** *****0.02 USD / kg (-) (-)-
2025-11-11CER**** ** *****0.04 USD / kg (-) (-)-

Top Beer Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners in Sweden

Review leading buyer profiles and compare them with 8 total import partner companies tracked for Beer in Sweden. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate demand-side partner fit.
(Sweden)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-30
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking PlacesFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingRetail
(Sweden)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-30
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Alcohol WholesalersBeverage Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: TradeDistribution / Wholesale
(Sweden)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-30
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Beverage Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
(Sweden)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-30
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Alcohol Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
(Sweden)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-30
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingLiquor Stores
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingTrade
(Sweden)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-30
Industries: Beverage Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
Sweden Import Partner Coverage
8 companies
Import partner company count highlights demand-side visibility for Beer in Sweden.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Beer importers, distributors, and buyer networks in Sweden.

Annual Import Value, Volume, and Demand Size for Beer in Sweden (HS Code 220300)

Track 3 years of Beer import volume and value in Sweden to assess demand growth and market momentum.
YearVolumeValue
2024114,757,709138,704,039 USD
2023124,511,724138,046,812 USD
2022128,590,194126,286,358 USD

Top Origin Supplier Countries Supplying Beer to Sweden (HS Code 220300) in 2024

For 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 5 origin supplier countries supplying Beer to Sweden.
RankCountryVolumeValue
1Czechia21,710,00025,389,780.884 USD
2Denmark32,486,00021,733,618.371 USD
3Netherlands12,399,00019,564,827.092 USD
4Germany10,729,00015,817,821.189 USD
5United Kingdom5,029,47211,800,650.834 USD

Classification

Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormPackaged beverage (bottled/canned/keg)
Industry PositionManufactured alcoholic beverage (consumer-facing)

Market

Beer in Sweden is a tightly regulated consumer market shaped by the state-owned retail monopoly Systembolaget for off-premise sales of stronger alcoholic beverages and by distinct rules for medium-strong beer (folköl) in grocery retail. The Swedish market includes substantial domestic brewing capacity alongside imports, with a large number of active breweries and a mix of large beverage groups and many small producers. Route-to-market is heavily influenced by Systembolaget’s assortment and procurement processes, and for many suppliers a Swedish importer/beverage supplier approved by Swedish tax authorities is required to access Systembolaget. Packaging and sustainability expectations are high, including mandatory participation in an approved return (deposit) system for many ready-to-drink beverages in cans and PET bottles.
Market RoleRegulated consumer market with domestic production and significant imports
Domestic RoleLarge domestic consumption market with extensive domestic brewing and distribution; retail access for strong beer is structurally mediated by Systembolaget
Market GrowthGrowing (recent-year snapshot (2024 vs 2023))low single-digit growth in recent year

Specification

Physical Attributes
  • Actual alcoholic strength must be declared on beverages containing more than 1.2% alcohol by volume under EU food information rules
  • Package format (can, PET bottle, glass bottle, keg) is a key commercial specification and compliance factor in Sweden due to return-system and producer-responsibility requirements
Compositional Metrics
  • Allergen disclosure applies (e.g., cereals containing gluten) under EU food information rules; alcoholic beverages >1.2% ABV are generally exempt from mandatory ingredient lists and nutrition declarations at EU level
Packaging
  • Aluminium cans and PET bottles (commonly tied to Sweden’s approved deposit/return system)
  • Glass bottles (including returnable formats in parts of the Swedish beverage system)
  • Kegs for on-trade

Supply Chain

Value Chain
  • Malt/hops/adjuncts procurement → brewing → maturation/conditioning → filtration/pasteurization (where used) → packaging (can/bottle/keg) → excise-duty handling (duty paid or duty-suspension movement) → distributor/wholesaler → Systembolaget (off-premise) and/or on-trade and grocery channels (where permitted)
Temperature
  • Ambient logistics is common for shelf-stable packaged beer; product quality is sensitive to heat/light exposure during storage and transport
  • Cold-chain distribution may be used for certain unpasteurized or highly quality-sensitive products depending on producer specification and route-to-market
Shelf Life
  • Shelf-life and flavor stability depend on oxygen control, light exposure, and whether the product is pasteurized/filtered; import routes increase sensitivity to handling and dwell time
Freight IntensityHigh
Transport ModeMultimodal

Risks

Market Access HighFor off-premise retail sales of strong beer in Sweden, Systembolaget functions as the exclusive retail monopoly channel and purchases only from Swedish importers/beverage suppliers approved by Swedish tax authorities; failure to secure an approved supplier and Systembolaget listing/tender route can effectively block large-scale consumer retail access.Select and contract a Swedish importer/beverage supplier approved by the Swedish Tax Agency; prepare Systembolaget-ready product documentation and align ABV/packaging with the intended assortment and tender requirements.
Regulatory Compliance HighExcise-duty and alcohol-control compliance errors (e.g., incorrect duty status, missing/incorrect EMCS documentation for duty-suspension movements, or unauthorized wholesale handling) can trigger shipment delays, seizures, penalties, and loss of trading authorization.Use authorized operators (warehouse keeper/registered recipient where required), implement excise compliance SOPs, and validate EMCS e-AD/receipt reporting workflows for each movement.
Packaging Compliance MediumFor ready-to-drink beverages in metal cans or PET bottles, professional importers/producers may be required to ensure inclusion in an approved deposit/return system; non-compliance can block distribution and create take-back liabilities.Confirm packaging scope and requirements early; enroll applicable SKUs with the approved return system and ensure correct deposit marking and reporting processes.
Logistics MediumBeer’s high bulk-to-value ratio makes landed cost sensitive to freight rates and packaging weight; volatility can reduce margins and undermine competitiveness in Systembolaget pricing or on-trade tenders.Optimize pack formats (e.g., pallet efficiency), consider EU-near sourcing or local production/contract brewing where feasible, and use forward freight contracts for high-volume programs.
Sustainability
  • Packaging producer-responsibility and deposit/return-system compliance for cans and PET bottles for ready-to-drink beverages
  • Carbon footprint scrutiny from packaging-heavy beverages and distribution (especially glass)
  • Supplier environmental and human-rights expectations tied to Systembolaget sustainability framework and procurement requirements
Labor & Social
  • Supplier social-compliance expectations via Systembolaget’s Code of Conduct (based on amfori BSCI) extending through producers and growers in the supply chain
  • Responsible marketing and restrictive alcohol-policy environment (limited access and marketing constraints) affecting go-to-market practices
Standards
  • Systembolaget Supplier Code of Conduct compliance (as a commercial requirement for suppliers)
  • HACCP-based food safety management (EU hygiene framework expectation for food business operators)

FAQ

Can beer be sold in Swedish grocery stores?Yes, but only medium-strong beer (folköl) within the legal alcohol-strength band (>2.25% to 3.5% ABV) can be retailed in grocery settings under specific requirements (including municipal notification and food-premises conditions). Strong beer (over 3.5% ABV) is handled under stricter rules and the main off-premise retail channel is the state-owned monopoly Systembolaget.
What is the practical route-to-market for a foreign beer brand targeting Swedish off-premise retail?For the Systembolaget channel, producers typically partner with a Swedish importer/beverage supplier that has been approved by the Swedish tax authorities, and then pursue listing and tender opportunities through Systembolaget’s assortment processes.
What excise-duty system applies when moving beer into Sweden from another EU country?Beer is an excise good in Sweden, and movements can be handled under duty suspension or duty paid rules depending on the scenario. For duty-suspension movements in the EU, the Excise Movement and Control System (EMCS) documents the shipment electronically (e-AD), and Swedish excise duty remains payable according to Swedish rules when the beer is released for consumption in Sweden.

Sources

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Raw materials: Barley Malt, Dried Hop, Yeast
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