Figure of the month
Each month, foreign trade statistics highlight a product, a trade flow, or a country through a key figure.
9 million
Headphones are trending.
Imports of headphone sets increased from around 6 million units in 2017 to nearly 9 million in 2025. At the same time, the average import value per set almost doubled, rising from CHF 12.35 to CHF 24.15. (01.07.2026)
Headphones are trending.
Imports of headphone sets increased from around 6 million units in 2017 to nearly 9 million in 2025. At the same time, the average import value per set almost doubled, rising from CHF 12.35 to CHF 24.15. (01.07.2026)
770
Bicycles imported into Switzerland in 2025 had an average value of 770 francs – more than a quarter higher than in 2022. The values for the two main supplier countries, China and Germany, differ markedly: 273 vs. 1,691 francs. (01.06.2026)
Bicycles imported into Switzerland in 2025 had an average value of 770 francs – more than a quarter higher than in 2022. The values for the two main supplier countries, China and Germany, differ markedly: 273 vs. 1,691 francs. (01.06.2026)
110 400
Switzerland imported a record 110,400 tonnes of bananas in 2025. This corresponds to around 12 kg per capita. The main suppliers were Colombia, with a share of over 40%, and Ecuador with 30%. (01.05.2026)
Switzerland imported a record 110,400 tonnes of bananas in 2025. This corresponds to around 12 kg per capita. The main suppliers were Colombia, with a share of over 40%, and Ecuador with 30%. (01.05.2026)
3.3
In 2025, our country imported almost 3.3 million smartphones, which was 16% more than the previous year. Hypothetically, this means that in 2025, nearly one in three people in Switzerland would have purchased a new device. (01.04.2026)
In 2025, our country imported almost 3.3 million smartphones, which was 16% more than the previous year. Hypothetically, this means that in 2025, nearly one in three people in Switzerland would have purchased a new device. (01.04.2026)
200 000
The grass is starting to grow again. In 2025, Switzerland imported more than 200,000 lawnmowers of various types. Two-thirds of the devices came from China alone. (01.03.2026)
The grass is starting to grow again. In 2025, Switzerland imported more than 200,000 lawnmowers of various types. Two-thirds of the devices came from China alone. (01.03.2026)
21
Say it with flowers! Switzerland imported 193 million Swiss francs worth of flowers in 2025. That equates to around 21 francs per capita. Most of the flowers came from the Netherlands (73%), followed by Kenya (14%) and Ecuador (6%). (01.02.2026)
Say it with flowers! Switzerland imported 193 million Swiss francs worth of flowers in 2025. That equates to around 21 francs per capita. Most of the flowers came from the Netherlands (73%), followed by Kenya (14%) and Ecuador (6%). (01.02.2026)
9,164
Switzerland imported 9,164 kg of caviar between January and November 2025. That is almost twice as much as 10 years prior. In 2025, the average price at the border was 517 Swiss francs per kg. (01.01.2026)
Switzerland imported 9,164 kg of caviar between January and November 2025. That is almost twice as much as 10 years prior. In 2025, the average price at the border was 517 Swiss francs per kg. (01.01.2026)
15,000
In 2024, Switzerland imported 15,000 tonnes of candles. Over three-quarters came from Poland, China and Germany. While overall candle shipments remained constant over the past five years, those from China doubled to 4,000 tonnes. (01.12.2025)
In 2024, Switzerland imported 15,000 tonnes of candles. Over three-quarters came from Poland, China and Germany. While overall candle shipments remained constant over the past five years, those from China doubled to 4,000 tonnes. (01.12.2025)
552,000
In the age of downloads and streaming, around 552,000 vinyl records were imported in 2024, at a unit price of CHF 14.30. This is two thirds more than in 2020, when the price was CHF 8.50. (01.11.2025)
In the age of downloads and streaming, around 552,000 vinyl records were imported in 2024, at a unit price of CHF 14.30. This is two thirds more than in 2020, when the price was CHF 8.50. (01.11.2025)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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