Exporting Turkish baklava to Sweden
What a buyer in Sweden needs to know before importing Turkish baklava: the regime that applies, how the label must read, how it ships and which lines sell.
At a glance
| Regime | EU food law, Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011, enforced by Livsmedelsverket. |
|---|---|
| Labelling language | Swedish |
| Certification | Halal certification supports the Middle Eastern grocery channel. |
| Route | Reefer container via Gothenburg, often transhipped through Rotterdam or Hamburg. |
| Peak season | Ramadan and Eid; Christmas in gifting. |
| Terms | FOB Mersin or Iskenderun · EXW Kahramanmaras |
| Frozen | 12 months at -18 C |
What applies
EU food law, Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011, enforced by Livsmedelsverket.
How the label must read
Nutrition declaration per 100 g, ingredient list, allergens emphasised, net quantity, lot and best-before date.
Labelling language: Swedish
Certification
Halal certification supports the Middle Eastern grocery channel.
How it ships
Reefer container via Gothenburg, often transhipped through Rotterdam or Hamburg.
Who buys it
World-food retail and foodservice distribution.
When it sells
Ramadan and Eid; Christmas in gifting.
Our range for Sweden
Walnut Baklava
Cevizli Baklava Baklava
Shuttle Baklava
Mekik Baklava Baklava
Carrot Slice Baklava
Havuç Dilimi Baklava
Mosaic Baklava
Mozaik Baklava
Sobiyet
Şöbiyet Cream Filled
Closed Sobiyet with Pistachio
Fıstıklı Kapalı Şöbiyet Cream FilledRegulatory notes are the stable, well-established requirements for this category and are not legal advice. Confirm the current position with your customs broker before a first shipment.