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Export Market

Switzerland

ISO: CH / CHE

Country Profile

Capital Bern
Population 9.1M
GDP $936.6B (2024)
GDP per Capita $103,998
Income Level High Income
Currency Swiss franc (CHF Fr.)
Language French
Timezone UTC+01:00
Region Europe · Western Europe

Trade Partners

Switzerland Exports To

  • Germany 14.0%
  • China 12.0%
  • USA 11.0%
  • Italy 5.0%
  • Turkey 5.0%

Key exports: gold, packaged medicine, vaccines, nitrogen compounds, base metal watches (2023)

Switzerland Imports From

  • Germany 17.0%
  • USA 9.0%
  • Italy 8.0%
  • France 6.0%
  • China 5.0%

Key imports: gold, packaged medicine, vaccines, cars, jewelry (2023)

Economic Overview

high-income, non-EU European economy; top ten in GDP per capita; renowned banking and financial hub; low unemployment and inflation; slowed GDP growth post-pandemic; highly skilled but aging workforce; key pharmaceutical and precision manufacturing exporter; leader in innovation and competitiveness indices

Government: federal republic (formally a confederation)

UK Trade Status

FTA in Force

The UK has a free trade agreement with Switzerland, providing preferential market access for UK exporters.

Geographic Region

Europe

Trading Bloc Memberships

Switzerland is a member of the following trade agreements and economic blocs.

EFTA European Free Trade Association Free Trade Area UK Agreement

Export Guidance

Relevant guidance for exporting to Switzerland.

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Also in This Region

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Official Resources

Government export support for Switzerland.

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