Tag Archive: Switzerland Imports

An import is any good or service brought into one country from another country in a legitimate fashion, typically for use in trade. Import goods or services are provided to domestic consumers by foreign producers.

2016: Swiss Exports and Swiss Trade Balance at New Record-Highs: Swiss Franc Shock Digested

2017-01-26

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2017-01-26

Swiss exports and imports, seasonally adjusted (in bn CHF) September 2016
Following a decline the previous year, foreign trade grew again in 2016, with chemicals and pharmaceuticals shaping the trend. Exports climbed by a total of 3.8% (real: - 0.8%) to a record high of CHF 210.7 billion. However, the two other large groups – machinery and electronics, and watches – were unable to participate in the growth. Imports increased by 4.1% (real: +1.2%) to CHF 173.2 billion. The trade surplus reached a new peak of CHF 37.5...

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Swiss Trade Surplus Shrinks in October

2016-11-22

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2016-11-22

Swiss exports and imports, seasonally adjusted (in bn CHF)
In October 2016, Swiss exports were down 5.6% (in real terms: - 10.4%) against the previous year. Imports rose by 1.8%YoY (in real terms: -1%). The trade surplus diminished, after months of rising exports.

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Swiss Quarterly Trade Surplus over 10 bn CHF for the First Time. Exports + 8.1 percent YoY, Imports +7.9 percent in Q3/2016.

2016-10-21

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2016-10-21

Swiss exports and imports, seasonally adjusted (in bn CHF) September 2016
In the third quarter of 2016, the Swiss quarterly trade surplus rose over 10 bn. CHF for the first time in history. Exports rose by 8.1% and Imports by 7.9%.

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Swiss Exports + 7.0 percent YoY, Imports +8.4 percent. Trade Surplus +3 bn CHF, Exporters Increase Prices

2016-09-20

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2016-09-20

Swiss exports and imports, seasonally adjusted (in bn CHF)
We do not like Purchasing Power or Real Effective Exchange Rate (REER) as measurement for currencies. For us, the trade balance decides if a currency is overvalued. Only the trade balance can express productivity increases, while REER assumes constant productivity in comparison to trade partners. In August 2016, Swiss exports were up 7.0% YoY (in real terms: + 1.2%) and imports 8.4% YoY (in real terms: + 5.1%).

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Swiss Exports + 7.9 percent YoY, Imports +11.8 percent. Trade Surplus +2.9 bn CHF, Exporters Increase Prices

2016-08-23

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2016-08-23

We do not like Purchasing Power or Real Effective Exchange Rate (REER). For us, the trade balance decides if a currency is overvalued. Only the trade balance can express productivity increases, while REER assumes constant productivity in comparison to neighbours. In July 2016, Swiss Exports were up 7.9% YoY (in real terms: + 2.4%) and imports 11.8% YoY (in real terms: + 8.2%). Exporters could even raise prices, as we see in the difference...

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2015 Swiss Exports and Swiss Trade Balance: Decline at a High Level

2016-01-25

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2016-01-25

Switzerland Trade Balance, December 2015
After several years of moderate growth, exports (-2.6%) and imports (-6.9%) fell in nominal terms in 2015. Nevertheless, exports were at their third-highest level ever at CHF 202.9 billion. Prices clearly declined, particularly for imports, against the backdrop of the strong Swiss franc.

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