Export hit lists: the most important countries and goods

16.10.2020

What are Switzerland’s most important export countries and export goods? Two hit lists.

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.

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.