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India exported USD 1.20 bn to Sweden in 2024, led by HS 85, and imported USD 2.17 bn. Here are the documents, the gateways and how SSL moves your cargo on the India side.

  • AgreementIndia-EU FTA: concluded not in force
  • CurrencySEK kr
  • Time−4h30 to −3h30 vs IST
  • CapitalStockholm
  • AccessCoastal
Get a quote for Sweden How exporting works
  • Road
  • Sea
  • Air
  1. Road leg in India to the gateway, SSL fleet · Road
  2. Sea leg to Sweden · Sea
  3. Air leg to Sweden · Air

Road in India, then sea or air onward

Exports from India
USD 1.20 bn
Imports into India
USD 2.17 bn
Trade partner rank
#48

Happiness, on this lane, is the buyer in Stockholm whose goods arrive on the promised day, and the shipper in India who never has to chase.

At a glance

Region
Europe & Central AsiaNorthern Europe
Income group
High incomeWorld Bank
Currency
SEKSwedish krona
Languages
Swedish
Capital
Stockholm
Time
−4h30 to −3h30 vs ISTUTC+01:00, UTC+02:00
Access
Coastal
Trade partner rank
#480.30% of India's trade

Trade agreements: No India trade agreement in force (MFN terms; check GSTP separately). · India-EU FTA: concluded not in force. Sources: World Bank country classification; ISO 4217 and languages via mledoze/countries; IANA time zones; agreements per India Briefing FTA tracker and Invest India.

Ship from India to Sweden

USD 1.20 bnIndia's exports to Sweden, 2024 (FOB)
0.28%of India's exports to the world
USD 3.37 bntwo-way trade, 2024
India's top exports to Sweden, 2024
  1. HS 85 Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof USD 294.4 mn25%
  2. HS 84 Machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors USD 130.6 mn11%
  3. HS 62 Apparel and clothing accessories USD 99.0 mn8%
  4. HS 87 Vehicles USD 67.5 mn6%
  5. HS 73 Iron or steel articles USD 56.7 mn5%

Gateways in Sweden

Seaports: Not yet sourced for this page. Our desk confirms the right port when it quotes.

Airports: Not ranked in our source (no traffic data). Our desk confirms the cargo airport.

Transit time

No public port-to-port benchmark is published here yet. We do not guess one: our desk gives you the current sailing or flight time with the quote.

Source: UN Comtrade, 2024. India as reporter; exports FOB, imports CIF; general trade, all modes; HS 2022 (H6) chapters. Retrieved 29 Sep 2026.

Import from Sweden to India

USD 2.17 bnIndia's imports from Sweden, 2024 (CIF)
64%of the two-way trade is India buying
India's top imports from Sweden, 2024
  1. HS 84 Machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors USD 391.0 mn18%
  2. HS 72 Iron and steel USD 213.8 mn10%
  3. HS 47 Pulp of wood or other fibrous cellulosic material USD 211.5 mn10%
  4. HS 87 Vehicles USD 169.2 mn8%
  5. HS 48 Paper and paperboard USD 145.9 mn7%

On arrival in India the importer files a bill of entry on ICEGATE; customs assesses basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST on the assessable value. No agreement rate is available, so the standard tariff applies. Read the import guide →

How SSL moves it

Road in India, then sea or air onward

India leg: by road to the Indian gateway

SSL's fleet moves your cargo by road to and from India's ports and airports.

International leg. The international sea or air leg is arranged by our desk, and our desk arranges customs clearance.

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Outside India? Email (corporatesales@sslpl.in) is the easiest way for our desk to reply across time zones. WhatsApp +91 75062 45557 works too.

Documents

General guidance: verify every shipment with your customs broker and the current DGFT and CBIC notifications.

IEC
An Importer-Exporter Code from DGFT is needed for any commercial shipment to or from Sweden. Guide →
HS code
Classify every line under the HS nomenclature; India's largest export chapter to Sweden in 2024 was HS 85. The 8-digit ITC(HS) code goes on the shipping bill. Guide →
Incoterms
State one Incoterms 2020 rule on the invoice. FOB or CIF suit a port-to-port sea leg; FCA or CPT suit containers handed over inland. Guide →
Certificate of origin
Non-preferential CoO Guide →

Questions about shipping between India and Sweden

Does India have a free trade agreement with Sweden?
Not in force yet. India-EU FTA is concluded not in force. Until it is in force, trade with Sweden runs at normal (MFN) duty rates. Source: India Briefing FTA tracker, 2026.
What does India export to Sweden?
India exported USD 1.20 bn of goods to Sweden in 2024. The largest chapters were HS 85 electrical machinery and equipment and… (USD 294.4 mn), HS 84 machinery and mechanical appliances, bo… (USD 130.6 mn), HS 62 apparel and clothing accessories (USD 99.0 mn). That is 0.28% of India's exports to the world. Source: UN Comtrade, India as reporter, 2024, exports FOB.
What does India import from Sweden?
India imported USD 2.17 bn from Sweden in 2024, mainly HS 84 machinery and mechanical appliances, bo… (USD 391.0 mn), HS 72 iron and steel (USD 213.8 mn), HS 47 pulp of wood or other fibrous cellulosi… (USD 211.5 mn). To claim a lower agreement rate on these goods, the importer needs origin proof under CAROTAR 2020. Source: UN Comtrade, India as reporter, 2024, imports CIF.
How big is India-Sweden trade?
Two-way goods trade between India and Sweden was USD 3.37 bn in 2024, 0.30% of India's total, which ranks Sweden number 48 among India's trading partners. India imports more than it exports on this lane. Source: UN Comtrade, India as reporter, 2024.
How long does shipping from India to Sweden take?
No public port-to-port benchmark for India to Sweden is published on this page yet. Our desk confirms the current sailing or flight time for your cargo when it quotes. Source: SSL global dataset, 29 Sep 2026.
What certificate of origin do I need to export to Sweden?
A non-preferential certificate of origin is the usual document; both kinds are issued through the DGFT e-CoO platform (coo.dgft.gov.in). Check the buyer's letter of credit or import rules for the exact form. Source: DGFT, 2026.
What is the time difference between India and Sweden?
Stockholm runs at UTC+01:00, UTC+02:00 in 2026, which is −4h30 to −3h30 vs IST. Plan calls and cut-offs with our desk in IST; we reply by email across time zones. Source: IANA time-zone database, 2026.
Does Safe & Secure Logistics clear customs for Sweden shipments?
Yes. Our desk arranges clearance for your shipment, or works with your own broker, while SSL's fleet runs the road leg in India. Our desk shares the operator's licence and documents for your shipment on request. Source: SSL site facts, 29 Sep 2026.

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Data: UN Comtrade 2024 · retrieved 29 Sep 2026. Company figures appear only where sourced from SSL's own register.

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