Exports increased again after the lockdown period ― and hopefully will increase even further. As an exporting country, our economy is and will remain heavily dependent on foreign trade. A good reason to look more closely at which countries and goods are the most important when it comes to exports.
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Created on 16.10.2020
Export hit lists: the most important countries and goods
What are Switzerland’s most important export countries and export goods? Two hit lists.
Countries: where Switzerland exports to
Source: The link will open in a new window ezv.admin (key figures 2019)
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Germany: excellent geographical and cultural proximity. -
USA: the land of limitless opportunities. -
Italy: the second most important trade partner in Europe, with a large domestic market. -
France: excellent cultural, linguistic and geographical proximity, especially for companies in Western Switzerland. -
China: Swiss companies benefit from advantages in trade with China. -
United Kingdom: especially exciting for life sciences, fintech, IT security, biotech, mechanical and electrical engineering (including precision instruments), luxury goods and food. -
Japan: a highly industrialized country with high quality standards. -
Spain: also considered a gateway to Latin American countries. -
The Netherlands: counted among the top 5 most innovative countries. -
Austria: excellent geographical and cultural proximity.
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Goods: what Switzerland exports
The following goods were most commonly exported in 2019 (source: The link will open in a new window ezv.admin, key figures 2019):
- Chemical or pharmaceutical products
- Precious metals and gemstones
- Machines and electronics
- Clocks and watches
- Precision instruments
- Metals
- Jewellery
- Food and beverages
- Vehicles
- Textiles, clothing and shoes
