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Foreign trade statistics

We prepare, manage and publish the Swiss foreign trade statistics. In this section, you will find numerous tables and charts, and information on Swiss imports and exports. The data can be consulted by country, item and mode of transport, etc.

Press releases

  • 29 January 2026

    2025: Exports hit a new record, driven by chemicals and pharmaceuticals

    Swiss foreign trade posted increases in both directions of trade in 2025. Exports rose by 1.4% to CHF 287.0 billion, a new record. Having posted negative figures in the two previous years, imports rose by 4.5% to CHF 232,7 billion. This is the second-highest value ever recorded. The trade surplus amounted to CHF 54.3 billion.

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Current data

Current foreign trade data – overview at a glance

Figure of the month

Say it with flowers! Switzerland imported 193 million Swiss francs worth of flowers in 2025. That equates to around 21 francs per capi-ta. Most of the flowers came from the Netherlands (73%), followed by Kenya (14%) and Ecuador (6%). (01.02.2026)

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Annual results

Foreign trade data at a glance – clearly illustrated with tables and graphs (final results).

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Publications

Analyses of Swiss foreign trade in the form of press releases, annual reports, and other documents—published directly by the Federal Office for Customs and Border Security (FOCBS)

Methods / metadata

A clear overview of methods and metadata

SwissImpex (Dashboard)

SwissImpex is the official dashboard of Swiss foreign trade statistics, providing a clear visualization of imports and exports.

FAQ foreign trade statistics

This page answers frequently asked questions about Swiss foreign trade statistics, including definitions, data availability, and delivery methods. It also explains the difference between trade totals and their components.

About Foreign Trade Statistics

FOCBS - Foreign Trade Statistics is part of the Swiss statistical system.

Further statistics from the FOCBS

The FOCBS also provides the following statistics.

Contact - foreign trade statistics

Statistical information
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