Trade snapshot
- Currency
- Swiss franc (CHF)
Top Indian exports to Switzerland
| Product group | Value (US$ bn, CY2025) |
|---|---|
| Organic chemicals/APIs | 0.58 |
| Gems & jewellery | 0.3 |
| Machinery | 0.07 |
| Electrical equipment | 0.03 |
| Clocks/watch parts | 0.03 |
| Optical/medical instruments | 0.03 |
| Knit apparel | 0.02 |
| Woven apparel | 0.02 |
HS-chapter level, UN Comtrade calendar-year data.
What India imports from Switzerland
| Product group | Value (US$ bn, CY2025) |
|---|---|
| Gold & precious metals (15.37 — dominates) | — |
| Machinery | 0.51 |
| Optical/medical instruments | 0.42 |
| Watches | 0.38 |
| Electrical equipment | 0.26 |
| Pharmaceuticals | 0.22 |
Regulators and import rules in Switzerland
Key bodies: Federal Office for Customs & Border Security (FOCBS/BAZG, Passar system); FSVO (food safety & veterinary); Swissmedic (pharma/devices); SECO (product safety); Swiss 'Cassis de Dijon' acceptance of EU-conform goods; precious-metal control (hallmarking).
Shipping from India to Switzerland
Main ports and entry points: Landlocked — Swiss Rhine Ports (Basel) fed from Rotterdam/Antwerp; Genoa/La Spezia by rail. Air: ZRH, GVA
Indian community
22,094 (NRI 17,411 + PIO 4,683) [S6]
Products we import from Switzerland
Frequently asked questions
How much does India export to Switzerland?
US$1.51 bn in FY2024-25 (DGCI&S quick estimates), led by organic chemicals/apis, gems & jewellery, machinery.
Does India have a free trade agreement with Switzerland?
India–EFTA TEPA in force 1 Oct 2025 — Switzerland eliminates duties on most industrial goods; India phases cuts on Swiss watches/chocolate/machinery over 7–10 years [S7][S8]
How long is shipping from India to Switzerland?
Typically 25–32 d door via Rotterdam + Rhine barge/rail to Basel (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) days at sea (estimate), depending on port pair and routing.
Which authorities regulate imports in Switzerland?
Federal Office for Customs & Border Security (FOCBS/BAZG, Passar system); FSVO (food safety & veterinary); Swissmedic (pharma/devices); SECO (product safety); Swiss 'Cassis de Dijon' acceptance of EU-conform goods.
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