Haverholm
Well-Known Member
Given that some percentage of AK users (such as myself) are in Europe/EU, and with the current hike in import tolls and tariffs on US purchases*, I thought it might be useful to collect a list of European online electronics and audio parts suppliers.
Similar existing resources on AK are:
Please leave recommendations in comments, I'll keep this main post updated!
As I'm in Sweden, I can start by adding my "local" online shops. But I'm also very much a newb at this, so I don't pretend that this is a complete list:
Cross-Europe
Conrad
Very large selection of low cost components, although the site catalog is sometimes hard to navigate?
The dot com site linked will suggest a Conrad storefront for your geographic location.
Farnell
Like Conrad, will offer you a regional storefront.
Added from European AKers, where do you buy your parts?
RS online
In Sweden, ELFA had a good reputation as an all-round electronics supplier with a wide selection. I can't speak to RS who seem to have bought it up, but as part of a global enterprise their supply chain should be decent.
Added from European AKers, where do you buy your parts?
The sites below should also ship across the continent; they're only listed by country so locals can shop for parts at domestic shipping rates:
France
Tout le haut parleur
Loudspeaker oriented. According to their front page they are "the madmen of sound", which is certainly a branding I can appreciate.
Germany
Reichelt
Banzai audio
Focuses mainly on music instruments and accessories, but the above linked page has categories of electronic spares that might be usable for home audio projects as well.
Added from European AKers, where do you buy your parts?
Ireland
Dönberg
Self proclaimed "leading distributor to the TV, video and audio trade in Ireland". Since 1987.
Added from European AKers, where do you buy your parts?
Netherlands
Soundimports
Poland
Jantzen audio
TME
Recommended by @Goldie99: "One of the bigger ones, more directed at business users, but still a very good & reliable supplier I've used for years".
Sweden
Svalander Audio
Swedish text only, as far as I can tell. Very much on the audio side, not a huge selection of electronics. What they do have is practical, curated spare parts for the audiophile.
Lukase parts
The electronics parts wing of AUDIO FÖR ALLA - LUKASEaudio. You won't find esoteric vintage parts, but they have a fairly broad selection of transistors, capacitors and audio-specific components.
Electrokit
Sort of the scrappy, low price underdog of my list. It's decidedly for DIYers wanting to put something together from scratch, and at low cost. Probably not up to most AKers' standards, but I always check here first for a good deal on generic parts.
United Kingdom
Note: Since brexit, EU shoppers buying from the UK have to deal with another bunch of import fees than the ones I talked about in the preamble. As we all know. Just a mention for your consideration.
Profusion
Now you, please add your local(ish) shops in the comments! As the list grows I'll sort everything by country to help save on postage.
* not a political word here, but the import toll fees speak for themselves 
Similar existing resources on AK are:
Please leave recommendations in comments, I'll keep this main post updated!
As I'm in Sweden, I can start by adding my "local" online shops. But I'm also very much a newb at this, so I don't pretend that this is a complete list:
Cross-Europe
Conrad
Very large selection of low cost components, although the site catalog is sometimes hard to navigate?
The dot com site linked will suggest a Conrad storefront for your geographic location.
Farnell
Like Conrad, will offer you a regional storefront.
Added from European AKers, where do you buy your parts?
RS online
In Sweden, ELFA had a good reputation as an all-round electronics supplier with a wide selection. I can't speak to RS who seem to have bought it up, but as part of a global enterprise their supply chain should be decent.
Added from European AKers, where do you buy your parts?
The sites below should also ship across the continent; they're only listed by country so locals can shop for parts at domestic shipping rates:
France
Tout le haut parleur
Loudspeaker oriented. According to their front page they are "the madmen of sound", which is certainly a branding I can appreciate.
Germany
Reichelt
Banzai audio
Focuses mainly on music instruments and accessories, but the above linked page has categories of electronic spares that might be usable for home audio projects as well.
Added from European AKers, where do you buy your parts?
Ireland
Dönberg
Self proclaimed "leading distributor to the TV, video and audio trade in Ireland". Since 1987.
Added from European AKers, where do you buy your parts?
Netherlands
Soundimports
Poland
Jantzen audio
TME
Recommended by @Goldie99: "One of the bigger ones, more directed at business users, but still a very good & reliable supplier I've used for years".
Sweden
Svalander Audio
Swedish text only, as far as I can tell. Very much on the audio side, not a huge selection of electronics. What they do have is practical, curated spare parts for the audiophile.
Lukase parts
The electronics parts wing of AUDIO FÖR ALLA - LUKASEaudio. You won't find esoteric vintage parts, but they have a fairly broad selection of transistors, capacitors and audio-specific components.
Electrokit
Sort of the scrappy, low price underdog of my list. It's decidedly for DIYers wanting to put something together from scratch, and at low cost. Probably not up to most AKers' standards, but I always check here first for a good deal on generic parts.
United Kingdom
Note: Since brexit, EU shoppers buying from the UK have to deal with another bunch of import fees than the ones I talked about in the preamble. As we all know. Just a mention for your consideration.
Profusion
Now you, please add your local(ish) shops in the comments! As the list grows I'll sort everything by country to help save on postage.
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I think leaded solder is still available in Denmark as well?