Figure of the month

265

Mechanische Taschenuhren aus Edelmetallen

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

Flugzeuge

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

Blumensamen

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

Ski für den Wintersport

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

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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)

 
 
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