Sweden ranks as one of the world's top countries for quality of life, economic competitiveness and human development, making it an ideal destination for your parcels both in terms of security and efficiency of delivery. 85% of the population inhabit urban areas and Swedish employees enjoy a shorter working day than many of their European counterparts, which means that the delivery and collection of items is easily arranged.
Nestled in between Norway and Finland, Sweden is the third largest country in the European Union by area, and has a population of approximately 10 million. Its timezone is CET (UTC+1), putting the capital city of Stockholm an hour ahead of London. Its international dialling code is +46 and its currency is the Swedish krona.
Delivery of items from the UK to Sweden can be achieved in between 1 to 2 days and 5 to 6 days depending on the method of transit.
Whether you're sending a sculpture to Stockholm or a Jersey to Jönköping, we use only the world's best couriers including DHL, UPS and DPD to ensure your delivery arrives quickly, securely and at a low cost. Should you have any questions, our customer service team are always available to make your experience as easy and as comfortable as possible.
Do I need to deal with customs when sending from the UK to Sweden?
This is not necessary. As a member of the European Union since 1995, Sweden enjoys freedom from customs duties for parcels sent to the country from the UK.
How much does it cost to send a parcel from the UK to Sweden?
ParcelBroker receives discounted parcel delivery from some of the world's largest delivery companies, which means that we have some of the best deals available online. Postage to Sweden can start from as little as £13.98 +VAT for our Business and Regular Senders, or £15.70 +VAT for the FedEx Euro Economy option. If you send a parcel to Sweden via Parcel Broker you will be able to use our real time online tracking so you always know the status of your delivery.
How should I address my parcel for delivery to Sweden?
It is important to be aware that deliveries to Sweden need an ISO-2 country code for international deliveries. This is not as complicated as it sounds and is explained in Sweden's Universal Postal Union (UPU) guide, available here: http://www.upu.int/fileadmin/documentsFiles/activities/addressingUnit/sweEn.pdf
In accordance with UPU guidelines for outward international mail, the name of the country of destination must be printed on the last line of address, in capital letters, in the language of the dispatching country or in an internationally recognised language.
| Parcel Weight | Parcelforce | ParcelBroker | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5kg | £43.65 +VAT | £16.86 +VAT | £26.79 Save 61% |
| 10kg | £62.15 +VAT | £16.86 +VAT | £45.29 Save 73% |
| 20kg | £82.15 +VAT | £18.76 +VAT | £63.39 Save 77% |
What items can I send to Sweden?
Any items that are prohibited, illegal or in excess of restrictions in Sweden may not be mailed into the country. Such items include live animals and vegetable products.
Many restrictions also apply to food, plants, chemicals and industrial equipment. For specific details, consult pages 1170 to 189 of the UPU full prohibitions and restrictions list, available here: http://www.upu.int/uploads/tx_sbdownloader/listCustomsProhibitedArticlesEn.pdf
