CT Food

What CT Food does

CT Food is a private, family-owned B2B wholesale distributor of authentic Southeast Asian food products headquartered in Malmö, Sweden, founded in 1987 by individuals of Chinese and Vietnamese heritage. The company imports and distributes more than 4,000 SKUs across 16+ product categories — including rice, noodles, sauces, oils, frozen goods, fresh and dried produce, canned items, spices, beverages, desserts, and non-food kitchenware — sourced directly from manufacturers in Thailand, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Vietnam, and Korea. Sub-brands carried include Lee Kum Kee, Golden Dragon, Yeo's, Rapsona, CHAOKOH, Aroy-D, and Pantainorasingh. Operations are run from two warehouses: the Malmö headquarters (Risyxegatan 8) and a Stockholm-area hub in Kungsängen (Kraftvägen 48), each under its own Swedish private limited company (CT Food AB and CT Food Stockholm AB). Temperature-controlled logistics support refrigerated and frozen transport.

CT Food sells exclusively to registered business customers — restaurants and HoReCa operators, Asian specialty retailers, wholesale distributors, and supermarket/food chains — across the Nordic region (Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Greenland). The go-to-market is sales-led: a multilingual sales team (Swedish, English, Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese) handles orders via telephone, fax, email, and, since December 30, 2025, a newly launched B2B e-commerce platform with Swedbank Pay processing. Pricing is unit-based in SEK (excluding VAT), with shipping determined by individual customer contract, delivery destination, and order value; account onboarding requires credit evaluation and the company does not serve individual consumers directly. No revenue is publicly disclosed; no venture capital, private equity, or acquisition activity is referenced.

Name

CT Food

Legal name

CT Food AB

Website

https://ctfood.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

CT Food is a Swedish family-owned B2B wholesale distributor importing and distributing authentic Southeast Asian food products to restaurants, retailers, and supermarket chains across the Nordic region from warehouses in Malmö and Stockholm.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Asian Food Wholesale Distribution

NAICS

Grocery and Related Product Merchant Wholesalers (4244)

SIC

Wholesale-Groceries & Related Products (5140)

akta.pro primary industry

Ethnic Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Wholesale (AFAIAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Frozen Foods Wholesale (AFAIABAC), Shelf-Stable Packaged Foods Wholesale (Canned, Dry, Snacks) (AFAIABAB)

Keywords

• Asian food wholesale
• Specialty food distribution
• B2B food import
• Nordic food service supply
• Restaurant HoReCa supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Malmö

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. B2B Wholesale Food Distribution: Wholesale distribution of Asian food products to restaurants, retailers, and food service businesses across the Nordic region. Products include spices, sauces, noodles, rice, tropical fruits, frozen products, and kitchen equipment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CT Food imports and wholesale-distributes over 4,000 Southeast Asian food and kitchenware SKUs to registered business customers (restaurants, HoReCa operators, grocery/Asian specialty retailers, wholesale distributors, and supermarket chains) across the Nordic region. Orders are fulfilled from warehouses in Malmö and Stockholm using temperature-controlled refrigerated and frozen transport. The company operates its own B2B e-commerce storefront with multilingual support and contract-based wholesale pricing.

Product overview

CT Food operates as a B2B wholesale distributor for Asian food products across the Nordic region, established in 1987. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of over 4,000 items across 16+ product categories including rice (Jasmine, sushi, glutinous varieties), noodles & instant noodles, sauces (soy, oyster, hoisin, sriracha, fish sauce), cooking oils (sesame, soybean, chili, coconut), frozen goods, coconut products, canned/preserved products, spices & seasonings, desserts & snacks, beverages, fresh produce, dried goods, flour & cereals, rice paper, and non-food kitchenware. The product ecosystem integrates over 50 brands including Lee Kum Kee, Golden Dragon, Yeo's, Rapsona, Aroy-D, Pantainorasingh, CHAOKOH, and Hoang Tuan. CT Food serves restaurants (HoReCa), grocery stores, wholesale businesses, and supermarket chains across Scandinavia with weekly logistics operations and temperature-controlled storage capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Rice (Ris) Wholesale supply of Asian rice varieties including Jasmine, sushi, glutinous, and rice paper from brands such as Golden Dragon, Royal Mongkut, Akai Ryu, Bamboo Tree, and Hoang Tuan, offered in consumer packs through large sacks for restaurants and retailers.
• Noodles & Instant Noodles (Nudlar & Snabbnudlar) Wholesale assortment of Asian noodles including rice noodles, instant noodles, udon, vermicelli, and wheat noodles from brands such as Yum Yum, supplied to retail and restaurant customers.
• Sauces (Såser) Wholesale range of Asian sauces including BBQ, chili, fish sauce, hoisin, oyster, soy, sriracha, marinades, vinegars, and dressings, featuring premium brand Lee Kum Kee.
• Oils (Oljor) Wholesale selection of cooking oils including chili oil, coconut oil, neutral oils (rapeseed, sunflower), sesame oil, and soybean oil from brands such as Rapsona, Alwaid, Pantainorasingh, Lee Kum Kee, and Yeo's.
• Frozen Goods (Frysvaror) Wholesale frozen Asian food products including mollusks, beans, dim sum, dumplings, fish & shellfish, pork, poultry, beef, root vegetables, fruits & vegetables, fast food, and ice cream & desserts, distributed via temperature-controlled frozen transport.
• Coconut Products (Kokosnötsprodukter) Wholesale coconut-based products including coconut cream, coconut milk, coconut powder, and coconut desserts from brands CHAOKOH and Aroy-D.
• Canned Products (Konserverade produkter) Wholesale preserved/canned Asian food items including beans, fish & shellfish, fruits, vegetables, ginger, kimchi, and mushrooms.
• Spices & Seasoning (Kryddor & Smaksättning) Wholesale aromatic spices and seasonings including broths, glutamate, spice mixtures, pastes, sugar, soup bases, and wasabi for authentic Asian cooking.
• Desserts & Snacks (Dessert & Snacks) Wholesale Asian desserts and snacks including chips, candy, cookies, mochi, nuts, and seaweed snacks from brands such as Glico (Pocky).
• Beverages (Drycker) Wholesale Asian beverages including coffee drinks, coconut water, soft drinks, soy drinks, tea, and other drinks.
• Fresh Goods (Färska varor) Wholesale fresh Asian produce including tofu, mushrooms, root vegetables, fruits, and vegetables.
• Dried Goods (Torkade varor) Wholesale dried Asian food products including beans, fish & shellfish, fruits, seeds, meat, mushrooms, root vegetables, and vegetables.
• Non-Food Kitchenware Wholesale kitchen equipment and utensils including cutlery, consumables, grill sticks, mortars, rice cookers, plates & bowls, steamers, and woks for professional Asian cooking.
• Flour & Cereals (Mjöl & Spannmål) Wholesale Asian cooking flours and grains including flour, rice flour, starch, tempura, panko, and wheat flour.
• Rice Paper (Rispapper) Wholesale rice paper products for spring rolls including round and square varieties, tapioca rice paper, and rice paper with black sesame from brands such as Bamboo Tree and Hoang Tuan.

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Swedbank PaycoreTechnology or IntegrationDigital payment solutions provider for e-commerce transactions. Enables secure card payments (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), Swish mobile payments, and Pay By Link functionality through PCI-DSS certified environment.
• FTI (Förpacknings- och Tidningsinsamlingen)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwedish packaging recycling system partnership. Since 1994, all manufacturers and importers in Sweden are responsible for recycling their packaging. FTI helps businesses meet producer responsibility requirements.
• Asian Food Manufacturers (Thailand, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Vietnam, Korea)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDirect sourcing partnerships with manufacturers and brands from Southeast Asian countries. Suppliers must have global certifications ensuring highest quality and food safety throughout supply chain.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• East End Foods: UK-based wholesaler and distributor of ethnic (predominantly South Asian) food products, supplying restaurants, retailers, and wholesalers with a broad multi-category portfolio. Highly comparable B2B ethnic-food distribution model with deep sourcing relationships and a multi-thousand SKU catalog.
• KTC Edibles: UK manufacturer and wholesaler of ethnic cooking oils, sauces, and pantry staples supplying foodservice and retail across Europe. Similar B2B ethnic-food value chain serving HoReCa and grocery customers with branded Asian-origin products.
• TRS Wholesale Co. UK ethnic food wholesaler distributing Asian pantry staples (flours, lentils, spices, canned goods) to wholesalers, retailers, and restaurants. Closely analogous B2B ethnic-food wholesale business model targeting similar end-user segments.

Broad incumbents

• Martin & Servera: Sweden's largest foodservice distributor serving restaurants, hotels, and public-sector kitchens across the Nordics. Overlaps with CT Food on Nordic HoReCa food distribution but operates as a broadline incumbent rather than an Asian-ethnic specialist.
• Menigo Foodservice: Swedish foodservice wholesaler (part of Axfood) supplying restaurants, cafeterias, and public kitchens with a wide assortment including growing ethnic ranges. Broadline Nordic foodservice incumbent that increasingly competes for the same Asian-restaurant accounts.
• Metro AG (METRO/Makro): Global cash-and-carry wholesaler with Nordic presence serving HoReCa and small businesses, including an expanding range of Asian and ethnic SKUs. A scaled broadline incumbent that competes with CT Food on assortment depth and price for cross-over categories.
• Paulig Group (Santa Maria): Finland-headquartered Nordic food company with Santa Maria and other ethnic/sauce brands, selling into both retail and foodservice. Overlaps with CT Food in Asian-inspired sauces, noodles, and seasonings but as a brand owner rather than a multi-brand ethnic wholesaler.

Regional players

• Dagrofa: Denmark-based grocery wholesale group servicing independent retailers and foodservice, with growing interest in ethnic/specialty ranges. Nordic regional wholesaler that buys from and competes with CT Food in the Danish market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CTFOOD
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ct-food-ab

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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