SWITZERLAND (CHE)

At MSC we provide reliable and efficient shipping services in and out of Switzerland, working with a range of different suppliers and a host of markets looking to do business within this European country.  If this is the first time that you’ve shipped to or from Switzerland then be sure to check out our in-depth country guide, which should cover all the information you need in order to ensure that your goods are transported smoothly in or out of the country.

Fact file

• ISO Code: CHE
• Language(s): German, French, Italian, Romansch
• Currency: Swiss Franc (CHF)
• Time zone: GMT+2
• Dialling code: +41
• Capital City: Bern (de facto)
• Area: 41,277 sq km
• Population: 8,061,516
• Weights and measures: Metric system
• Electricity supply: 230 V/50 Hz

Key commodities and trading partners

Exports

Machinery, chemicals, metals, watches and agricultural products.

Imports

Machinery, chemicals, vehicles, metals, agricultural products and textiles.

Principal trading partners – exports

• Germany: 18.5%
• United States: 11.61%
• Italy: 7.61%
• France: 6.96%

Principal trading partners – imports

• Germany: 28.19%
• Italy: 10.46%
• France: 8.49%
• United States: 6.08%
   

Prohibited cargo

Imports

• Meat and milk and any items thereof from non-EU countries with the exception of limited amounts from Andorra, Croatia, the Faroe Islands, Greenland, Iceland and small amounts of specific products from other countries.
• Protected species and products as listed by the CITES.  For more information, see the CITES website.

Please note that although the above items are the only ones prohibited, a number of other goods are subject to heavy restrictions.  Please click the links below for more information.

Exports

Match those of imports when exporting to an EU country. When exporting elsewhere, there are no restrictions.

For full details of prohibited cargo, please visit the following pages:

Imports
Exports