Explore key data on Sweden’s mining and quarrying sector, from company numbers to the major players driving production. Use these insights to better understand the market and its opportunities.
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Sweden’s Mining & quarrying sector comprises 650 registered companies and represents 16.4% of the Nordic industry by company count. The market mixes a handful of very large mining firms with a broader base of small quarrying and mineral-service businesses, producing a landscape where a small number of companies account for most reported revenue while many operators remain micro-sized or have undisclosed data.
Key Statistics
- Total companies in B: Mining & quarrying: 650.
- Share of Nordic market: 16.4%.
- Major company size distribution (employees):
- 0–4 employees: 181 companies (27.8%).
- 5–9 employees: 45 companies (6.9%).
- 10–49 employees: 37 companies (5.7%).
- 50–99 employees: 5 companies (0.8%).
- 100–499 employees: 6 companies (0.9%).
- Over 500 employees: 1 company (0.2%).
- Not reported / NaN: 375 companies (57.7%).
- Insight: employee counts are reported for under half the market; where reported, micro firms (0–4) form the largest disclosed.
- Average / notable revenue ranges (reported):
- €0–€100k: 124 companies (19.1%).
- €100k–€500k: 90 companies (13.8%).
- €500k–€1M: 48 companies (7.4%).
- €1M–€10M: 114 companies (17.5%).
- €10M–€100M: 20 companies (3.1%).
- Over €100M: 3 companies (0.5%).
- Not reported / NaN: 251 companies (38.6%).
- Insight: most companies with disclosed revenue sit below €10M; only three firms exceed €100M, indicating significant revenue concentration at the top.
- Dominant legal structures:
- Aktiebolag (Private limited company): 463—71.2% (majority and typical form for larger operators).
- Enskild näringsidkare (Sole proprietorship): 83—12.8% (more common among small/local service providers).
- Publikt aktiebolag: 21—3.2%.
- Other forms (handelsbolag, enkelt bolag, kommanditbolag, samfällighet, foreign legal entities, and filial) make up the remainder.
Top Companies by Revenue
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| Order | Company | Industry | Location | Revenue (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boliden Mineral AB | Metal Mining | Sweden | €1,667,860,000 | |
| Zinkgruvan Mining AB | Metal Mining | Sweden | €213,028,175 | |
| LKAB Berg & Betong AB | Quarrying & Aggregates | Sweden | €121,046,675 | |
| Nordkalk Aktiebolag | Industrial Minerals & Lime | Sweden | €96,353,358 | |
| Björkdalsgruvan Aktiebolag | Metal Mining | Sweden | €90,361,166 | |
| SIBELCO NORDIC AB | Industrial Minerals & Lime | Sweden | €50,427,489 | |
| Aktiebolaget Sydsten | Quarrying & Aggregates | Sweden | €45,244,930 | |
| Heidelberg Materials Ballast Sverige AB | Quarrying & Aggregates | Sweden | €42,835,967 | |
| Prospekteringsteknik i Norrland AB | Mining Services/Contractors | Sweden | €33,850,438 | |
| Roma Grus Aktiebolag | Quarrying & Aggregates | Sweden | €29,269,252 | |
| Aktiebolaget Krossekonomi | Quarrying & Aggregates | Sweden | €23,641,337 | |
| Viscaria Kiruna AB | Metal Mining | Sweden | €22,921,861 | |
| Råsjö Kross Aktiebolag | Quarrying & Aggregates | Sweden | €21,163,933 | |
| PetroNor E&P AB | Metal Mining | Sweden | €19,671,492 | |
| Thiele Nordic Aktiebolag | Industrial Minerals & Lime | Sweden | €17,087,288 | |
| Nybrogrus AB | Quarrying & Aggregates | Sweden | €15,518,129 | |
| Björka Mineral AB | Industrial Minerals & Lime | Sweden | €15,467,666 | |
| Bröderna Björklunds Grus Aktiebolag | Quarrying & Aggregates | Sweden | €14,652,070 | |
| Nordschakt i Hedemora AB | Mining Services/Contractors | Sweden | €13,867,980 | |
| H. Dahlqvist Åkeri i Zinkgruvan Aktiebolag | Mining Services/Contractors | Sweden | €12,058,254 | |
| Hallindens Granit Aktiebolag | Quarrying & Aggregates | Sweden | €11,850,172 | |
| Br Isakssons Markteknik AB | Mining Services/Contractors | Sweden | €10,906,505 | |
| BARA mineraler Aktiebolag | Industrial Minerals & Lime | Sweden | €10,200,824 | |
| Gustav R. Johansson Aktiebolag | Mining Services/Contractors | Sweden | €9,872,147 | |
| OneSubsea AB | Mining Services/Contractors | Sweden | €9,667,269 | |
| Peter Flygts Gräv & Transport Aktiebolag | Mining Services/Contractors | Sweden | €9,492,651 | |
| Bröderna Anderssons Grus Aktiebolag | Quarrying & Aggregates | Sweden | €8,847,846 | |
| Krossteknik i Linköping Aktiebolag | Mining Services/Contractors | Sweden | €8,838,323 | |
| Scandinavian Stone Naturstenskompaniet AB | Quarrying & Aggregates | Sweden | €8,707,849 | |
| Dalby Maskin AB | Mining Services/Contractors | Sweden | €8,492,914 | |
| Brogårdsand Aktiebolag | Industrial Minerals & Lime | Sweden | €8,484,637 | |
| Johansson Ballast AB | Quarrying & Aggregates | Sweden | €8,379,439 | |
| Släryds Grus & Entreprenad Aktiebolag | Quarrying & Aggregates | Sweden | €7,616,086 | |
| Schweden Splitt Aktiebolag | Quarrying & Aggregates | Sweden | €7,472,796 | |
| Krossentreprenad i Kilafors Aktiebolag | Quarrying & Aggregates | Sweden | €7,377,121 | |
| Åkerigrus i Sundsvall Aktiebolag | Quarrying & Aggregates | Sweden | €6,454,903 | |
| Johanssons Berg i Heljalt AB | Mining Services/Contractors | Sweden | €6,380,855 | |
| Lundin Mining AB | Metal Mining | Sweden | €6,015,510 | |
| Frölén Kross Aktiebolag | Quarrying & Aggregates | Sweden | €5,693,241 | |
| Jämt-Kross AB | Quarrying & Aggregates | Sweden | €5,682,828 | |
| Tranemo Grus & Betong AB | Quarrying & Aggregates | Sweden | €5,215,845 | |
| Grusmaterial i Värmland AB | Quarrying & Aggregates | Sweden | €4,999,130 | |
| Kungsörs Grusaktiebolag | Quarrying & Aggregates | Sweden | €4,870,614 | |
| GATSTENSBOLAGET I SVERIGE AB | Quarrying & Aggregates | Sweden | €4,842,490 | |
| Malmfältens Kross AB | Quarrying & Aggregates | Sweden | €4,822,198 | |
| Skåne Grus Aktiebolag | Quarrying & Aggregates | Sweden | €4,524,493 | |
| Boggs Grus Aktiebolag | Quarrying & Aggregates | Sweden | €4,463,706 | |
| Aktiebolag Bröderna Larssons Grustag | Quarrying & Aggregates | Sweden | €4,178,639 | |
| Roger Granlund Schakt- och Bergteknik AB | Mining Services/Contractors | Sweden | €4,159,504 | |
| Skellefteå Kraft Service Aktiebolag | Mining Services/Contractors | Sweden | €4,047,631 |
Conclusion
Sweden’s mining and quarrying sector is defined by clear top-end revenue concentration—few large mining firms generate the bulk of turnover—paired with many small local operators and a high share of firms with undisclosed employment or revenue data. For B2B targeting and market entry, prioritize outreach to the large private limited companies while using local, smaller firms for regional supply chain opportunities.