Sweden has taken a major step to boost food exports to China with new agreements covering oats and malt, signed during Minister for Rural Affairs Peter Kullgren’s visit to Beijing from 4–7 November.
The signing of export protocols marks a breakthrough for Swedish agricultural exports and strengthens cooperation between Sweden and China in food, agriculture, and sustainable production.
Swedish agri-cooperative Lantmännen is part of the official delegation to China, alongside Business Sweden and the Swedish Food Federation (Livsmedelsföretagen).
“Expanding exports is essential if we are to increase food production in Sweden. For Swedish agriculture to grow, we need well-functioning markets both domestically and internationally. Opening the Chinese market for Swedish oats and malt is an important step forward and demonstrates the potential of Swedish raw materials and food products,” says Per Arfvidsson, Deputy CEO of Lantmännen and Chair of the Advisory Board for the export development initiative Food Export Center.
The visit represents a joint effort by the government, industry, and authorities to drive long-term growth in Sweden’s food sector. The new export protocols are also part of Food Strategy 2.0 (2025–2030), Sweden’s plan to strengthen global trade in sustainable food products.
“Swedish food stands for innovation, quality, food safety, and sustainability. These are values in global demand — and that we at Lantmännen want to help bring to more markets,” says Per Arfvidsson.
Lantmännen, owned by 17,000 Swedish farmers, is one of Northern Europe’s leading agricultural cooperatives with operations in over 20 countries.
Source: Cision News
