31,000
Between 2003 and 2011, Switzerland imported 290,000 compasses on average each year. In subsequent years, sales slumped, in parallel with the rapid spread of smartphones: in 2024, the figure was only 31,000. (01.10.2025)
370,000
Autumn is upon us, but parasols still feature prominently on patios and terraces. Switzerland imported around 370,000 units in 2024, representing a reduction of more than a quarter compared with 2021. China was the main supplier, followed far behind by Germany and Croatia. (01.09.2025)
+51%
Since the 2009 free trade agreement, Switzerland and Japan have seen their total bilateral goods trade increase by 51%. In the first half of 2025, this amounted to CHF 8.0 billion, making Japan our tenth-largest trading partner. (01.08.2025)
3 x
Non-alcoholic drinks are in fashion: In 2024, Switzerland imported 9.3 million litres of
alcohol-free beer – around three times as much as in 2017. Over half of that
came from Germany and Austria. (01.07.2025)
4,645
Raspberry planting time – summer's coming. In 2024, Switzerland imported 4,645 tonnes of raspberries. Spain has been the main supplier for over a decade; in 2024, 72% of imports came from the Iberian Peninsula. (01.06.2025)
265
In 2024, Switzerland exported 265 mechanical pocket watches made of precious metals, worth CHF 14.6 million. The main purchasing countries were Hong Kong, the US and Singapore. The average price per watch was around CHF 55,000. (01.05.2025)
271
Between 2015 and 2024, 271 aircraft (unladen weight over 15,000kg) were imported into Switzerland for a total of CHF 13.2 billion. That is an average of 27 aircraft per year, with an average value of CHF 48.5 million per aircraft. (01.04.2025)
161
Spades at the ready! In 2024, Switzerland imported 161 tonnes of flower seeds, mainly from Germany. A record of 242 tonnes was set in 2020, when many peoplediscovered gardening during the pandemic. (01.03.2025)
92,862
In 2024, Switzerland exported a total of 92,862 pairs of skis, the second-highest number in 25 years. The three main purchasing countries in 2024 were the Czech Republic, the United States and Austria. (01.02.2025)
3,448
In 2023, Switzerland imported 3,448 snow removal machines, the lowest number of units seen in the last 10 years. In 2013, 18,739 snow removal machines were imported, almost six times more. (01.01.2025)
