// SWEDEN · INDUSTRY
Data updated 19 June 2026
Retail Companies in Sweden
Companies
51,345
Market
Sweden
The Retail sector in Sweden comprises 51,345 companies across 80 sub-industries. Its largest sub-industry is Mail order/Internet trade with other specialized product selection (6,371 companies), and the highest-revenue company is Circle K Sverige AB. This page breaks the retail market down by sub-industry, company size and revenue, and lists the 50 largest companies in Sweden by revenue. Data last updated 19 June 2026.
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Summary: key data points for Retail in Sweden
- Total companies: 51,345
- Sub-industries: 80
- Largest sub-industry: Mail order/Internet trade with other specialized product selection — 6,371 companies (12.4% of the sector)
- Second largest: Mail order/Internet trade with a wide range of goods — 5,394 companies
- Third largest: Kiosk trade with a wide range of goods with the main emphasis on food and entertainment products — 5,069 companies
- Companies with reported revenue: 27,335
- Companies with €10M+ revenue: 866
- Companies with reported headcount: 21,809
- Larger employers (100+ staff): 198
Retail in Sweden by sub-industry
| Sub-industry | Companies | % of sector |
|---|---|---|
| Mail order/Internet trade with other specialized product selection | 6,371 | 12.4% |
| Mail order/Internet trade with a wide range of goods | 5,394 | 10.5% |
| Kiosk trade with a wide range of goods with the main emphasis on food and entertainment products | 5,069 | 9.9% |
| Retail trade in clothing | 2,934 | 5.7% |
| Retail trade other than point of sale | 2,689 | 5.2% |
| Mail order/Internet trade in textiles. equipment. clothing. footwear. travel effects and leather goods | 2,550 | 5.0% |
| Retail trade in sports equipment | 1,791 | 3.5% |
| Retail sale of flowers and plants | 1,390 | 2.7% |
| Retail trade in photographic equipment | 1,336 | 2.6% |
| Retail trade in kitchenware. glassware and stoneware | 1,006 | 2.0% |
| Retail trade not mentioned elsewhere | 999 | 1.9% |
| Retail sale of furniture | 986 | 1.9% |
| Retail sale of fuel for motor vehicles | 925 | 1.8% |
| Retail trade in used clothing | 847 | 1.6% |
| Retail trade in sugar products | 817 | 1.6% |
Company size — Retail in Sweden
Based on the 21,809 retail companies in Sweden with reported employee figures.
| Employees | Companies | % of reported |
|---|---|---|
| 1–10 | 19,349 | 88.7% |
| 11–49 | 1,999 | 9.2% |
| 50–99 | 263 | 1.2% |
| 100–199 | 93 | 0.4% |
| 200–499 | 52 | 0.2% |
| 500+ | 53 | 0.2% |
The sector is dominated by small firms — 88.7% of companies with reported headcount have 1–10 employees. At the other end, 198 companies employ 100+ people and represent the high-value enterprise accounts.
Revenue distribution — Retail in Sweden
Based on the 27,335 retail companies in Sweden with reported revenue.
| Revenue band | Companies | % of reported |
|---|---|---|
| €0–100k | 9,876 | 36.1% |
| €100k–200k | 3,087 | 11.3% |
| €200k–500k | 4,891 | 17.9% |
| €500k–1M | 3,539 | 12.9% |
| €1M–10M | 5,076 | 18.6% |
| €10M–100M | 777 | 2.8% |
| €100M+ | 89 | 0.3% |
Top 50 Retail companies in Sweden by revenue
| Business ID | Company | Website | Employees | Revenue | Sub-industry |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5560006834 | Circle K Sverige AB | circlek.se | 500+ | €3.9B | Retail sale of fuel for motor vehicles |
| 5561632232 | WiLLY:S AB | willys.se | 500+ | €3.7B | Kiosk trade with a wide range of goods with the main emphasis on food and entertainment products |
| 5560599473 | Systembolaget Aktiebolag | systembolaget.se | 500+ | €3.4B | Retail sale of wine and spirits |
| 5561386532 | Apoteket AB | apoteket.se | 500+ | €2.1B | Retail trade in pharmacy goods |
| 5567738249 | Apotek Hjärtat AB | apotekhjartat.se | 500+ | €1.9B | Retail trade in pharmacy goods |
| 5564714474 | Elgiganten Aktiebolag | elgiganten.se | 500+ | €1.4B | Retail trade in audio and video equipment |
| 5560305921 | Coop Östra Försäljning AB | coop.se | 500+ | €1.2B | Kiosk trade with a wide range of goods with the main emphasis on food and entertainment products |
| 5560294588 | OK Detaljhandel AB | 500+ | €923.9M | Retail sale of fuel for motor vehicles | |
| 5562802115 | Rusta AB (publ) | rusta.com | 500+ | €832.6M | Retail trade with a wide range of goods otherwise |
| 5569813172 | Coop Väst AB | coop.se | 500+ | €826.4M | Kiosk trade with a wide range of goods with the main emphasis on food and entertainment products |
| 5565972451 | City Gross Sverige AB | citygross.se | 500+ | €820.3M | Kiosk trade with a wide range of goods with the main emphasis on food and entertainment products |
| 5567872048 | Kronans Apotek AB | kronansapotek.se | 500+ | €810.0M | Retail trade in pharmacy goods |
| 5563492262 | Qstar Försäljning Aktiebolag | qstar.se | 100–199 | €761.8M | Retail sale of fuel for motor vehicles |
| 5560358672 | Clas Ohlson Aktiebolag | clasohlson.com | 500+ | €731.2M | Retail trade with a wide range of goods otherwise |
| 5561512376 | H & M Hennes & Mauritz Sverige AB | 500+ | €718.0M | Retail trade in clothing | |
| 5567104699 | Boozt Fashion AB | boozt.com | 200–499 | €671.1M | Mail order/Internet trade in textiles. equipment. clothing. footwear. travel effects and leather goods |
| 5561138826 | Hemköpskedjan AB | hemkop.se | 500+ | €648.5M | Kiosk trade with a wide range of goods with the main emphasis on food and entertainment products |
| 5566875216 | Power Sverige AB | power.se | 500+ | €557.6M | Retail trade in audio and video equipment |
| 5565204137 | NetOnNet AB | netonnet.se | 500+ | €533.9M | Retail trade in computers and equipment for computers |
| 5569447856 | Jula Sverige AB | jula.se | 500+ | €501.1M | Retail trade in hardware |
| 5566516489 | Apotea Sverige AB | apotea.se | 500+ | €477.4M | Mail order/Internet trade with other specialized product selection |
| 5566152269 | Coop Syd AB | coop.se | 500+ | €475.4M | Kiosk trade with a wide range of goods with the main emphasis on food and entertainment products |
| 5564251246 | JYSK AB | jysk.se | 500+ | €467.3M | Retail trade in wallpaper and floor coverings |
| 5566456215 | BYGGmax AB | byggmax.se | 500+ | €460.6M | Retail trade with a wide selection of hardware. paint and other building materials |
| 5563990877 | Gekås Ullared AB | gekas.com | 500+ | €453.3M | Retail trade with a wide range of goods otherwise |
| 5561185371 | Coop Mitt AB | coop.se | 500+ | €446.7M | Kiosk trade with a wide range of goods with the main emphasis on food and entertainment products |
| 5567978126 | Åhléns AB | ahlens.se | 500+ | €419.0M | Retail trade with a wide range of goods otherwise |
| 5562364397 | Stadium Sweden Aktiebolag | stadium.se | 500+ | €409.3M | Retail trade in sports equipment |
| 5565371662 | Dollarstore AB | dollarstore.se | 500+ | €394.6M | Retail trade in kitchenware. glassware and stoneware |
| 5564398120 | ÖoB Aktiebolag | öob.se | 500+ | €362.0M | Retail trade with a wide range of goods otherwise |
| 5564329281 | KICKS Group AB | kicks.se | 500+ | €359.6M | Retail trade in cosmetics and toiletries |
| 5560604158 | Kappahl Sverige AB | kappahl.com | 500+ | €342.2M | Retail trade in clothing |
| 5564190857 | ICA Maxi Special AB | maxi.ica.se | 200–499 | €310.6M | Retail trade with a wide range of goods otherwise |
| 5560688565 | Lindex Sverige AB | lindex.com | 500+ | €308.8M | Retail trade in clothing |
| 5590062260 | Electrolux Intressenter AB | electroluxgroup.com | — | €274.1M | Retail trade in electrical household appliances |
| 5565112991 | Kesko AB | 500+ | €266.6M | Retail trade in hardware | |
| 5567687248 | Synsam Group Sweden AB | synsam.se | 500+ | €263.6M | Retail trade in photographic equipment |
| 5560440264 | Ellos AB | ellosgroup.com | 500+ | €248.0M | Mail order/Internet trade with a wide range of goods |
| 5591189617 | Normal Sweden AB | normal.se | 500+ | €239.9M | Retail trade with a wide range of goods otherwise |
| 5566850623 | XXL Sport & Vildmark AB | 500+ | €239.9M | Retail trade in sports equipment | |
| 5565476172 | Granngården AB | granngarden.se | 500+ | €238.4M | Retail trade with a wide range of goods otherwise |
| 5567057210 | Biofuel Express S AB | biofuel-express.com | 1–10 | €234.7M | Retail sale of fuel for motor vehicles |
| 5566134853 | Hornbach Byggmarknad AB | hornbach.se | 500+ | €222.8M | Retail trade with a wide selection of hardware. paint and other building materials |
| 5562491216 | Stadium Outlet Aktiebolag | stadiumoutlet.se | 500+ | €221.2M | Retail trade in sports equipment |
| 5565774097 | Apotekstjänst Sverige AB | apotekstjanst.se | 200–499 | €220.6M | Retail trade in pharmacy goods |
| 5565492690 | Lager 157 AB | lager157.com | 500+ | €220.2M | Retail trade in clothing |
| 5569712002 | Nakdcom One World AB | na-kd.com | 200–499 | €192.5M | Mail order/Internet trade in textiles. equipment. clothing. footwear. travel effects and leather goods |
| 5567757264 | Mathem i Sverige AB | mathem.se | 500+ | €192.0M | Mail order/Internet trade with a wide range of goods |
| 5564005378 | Kjell & Co Elektronik AB | kjell.com | 500+ | €188.1M | Retail trade in computers and equipment for computers |
| 5568409287 | Viaplay Group International AB | viasatsales.com | — | €185.8M | Retail trade other than point of sale |
How to sell to Retail companies in Sweden
- Micro-business heavy: 88.7% of firms with reported headcount have 1–10 staff — keep offers simple, fast to adopt, and priced for small teams.
- Enterprise tier: 198 companies have 100+ employees — these are your high-ACV accounts that warrant named-account outbound.
- Revenue concentration: 866 companies report €10M+ revenue and concentrate most of the sector's buying power.
- Segment your list: the sector splits across 80 sub-industries led by Mail order/Internet trade with other specialized product selection — target by sub-industry rather than the sector as a whole.
- Reach the decision-makers: Nordic Lead Database provides verified emails and direct phone numbers for executives at Sweden's retail companies.
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How many retail companies are there in Sweden?+
There are 51,345 retail companies in Sweden, split across 80 sub-industries, the largest being Mail order/Internet trade with other specialized product selection with 6,371 companies. Figures were last updated on 19 June 2026.
What are the largest retail companies in Sweden?+
Ranked by revenue, the largest retail companies in Sweden include Circle K Sverige AB, WiLLY:S AB, Systembolaget Aktiebolag, Apoteket AB, Apotek Hjärtat AB. The full top 50 list with revenue, headcount and website is shown above.
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