Trade lane

What Switzerland buys from France.

Switzerland imported USD 11bn of manufactured and processed goods from France in 2024, up 2 per cent on 2022. That is 5 per cent of everything Switzerland imported in these lines, and France is its number 6 source. Below: the 50 largest lines, the fastest growing, where France dominates, and where another country ships the same line for less a tonne.

Trade year 2024, compared with 2022. Unit values are customs values per tonne, declared at the border, not product prices.

USD 11bnfrom France in 2024 (USD 10bn in 2022)
5 per centof Switzerland's imports in these lines, USD 218bn from every source
1,081product lines worth USD 1m or more on this lane
#6France's rank among Switzerland's sources
The top 50

The largest lines on the lane, by 2024 value.

Each line shows what Switzerland paid France for it at the border, France's share of everything Switzerland imported in that line, how it changed since 2022, and the customs unit value per tonne where the weight is recorded. Together they are 41 per cent of the lane.

  1. 1

    Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail saleHS 300490

    Share of Switzerland's imports1 per cent, 118 source countries
    Changedown 9 per cent on 2022 (USD 365m in 2022)
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 331min 2024
  2. 2

    Wine: still, in containers holding 2 litres or lessHS 220421

    Share of Switzerland's imports34 per cent, 80 source countries
    Changedown 7 per cent on 2022 (USD 333m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 19,027 a tonne, 16,303 tonnes
    USD 310min 2024
  3. 3

    Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a gvw not exceeding 5 tonnes), n.e.c. in...HS 870421

    Share of Switzerland's imports18 per cent, 37 source countries
    Changeup 57 per cent on 2022 (USD 115m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 14,120 a tonne, 12,720 tonnes
    USD 180min 2024
  4. 4

    Blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products: immunological products, mixed, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for...HS 300214

    Share of Switzerland's imports7 per cent, 31 source countries
    Changeup 10 per cent on 2022 (USD 163m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 11.5m a tonne, 16 tonnes
    USD 179min 2024
  5. 5

    Perfumes and toilet watersHS 330300

    Share of Switzerland's imports45 per cent, 96 source countries
    Changeup 24 per cent on 2022 (USD 128m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 177,688 a tonne, 899 tonnes
    USD 160min 2024
  6. 6

    Vehicles: with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor for propulsion, incapable of being charged by plugging to external source of...HS 870340

    Share of Switzerland's imports7 per cent, 41 source countries
    Changeup 24 per cent on 2022 (USD 117m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 21,004 a tonne, 6,939 tonnes
    USD 146min 2024
  7. 7

    Wine: sparklingHS 220410

    Share of Switzerland's imports57 per cent, 58 source countries
    Changedown 10 per cent on 2022 (USD 155m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 30,190 a tonne, 4,625 tonnes
    USD 140min 2024
  8. 8

    Cosmetic and toilet preparations: n.e.c. in heading no. 3304, for the care of the skin (excluding medicaments, including sunscreen or sun tan preparations)HS 330499

    Share of Switzerland's imports23 per cent, 141 source countries
    Changeup 10 per cent on 2022 (USD 122m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 41,045 a tonne, 3,285 tonnes
    USD 135min 2024
  9. 9

    Watch straps, watch bands, watch bracelets, and parts thereof: of base metal, whether or not gold- or silver-platedHS 911320

    Share of Switzerland's imports33 per cent, 62 source countries
    Changeup 41 per cent on 2022 (USD 95m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 4.9m a tonne, 27 tonnes
    USD 134min 2024
  10. 10

    Blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products: immunological products, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail...HS 300215

    Share of Switzerland's imports1 per cent, 68 source countries
    Changeup 11 per cent on 2022 (USD 109m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 3.4m a tonne, 36 tonnes
    USD 122min 2024
  11. 11

    Aircraft and spacecraft: parts of aeroplanes, helicopters or unmanned aircraft n.e.c. in heading no. 8807HS 880730

    Share of Switzerland's imports14 per cent, 93 source countries
    Changeup 26 per cent on 2022 (USD 93m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 943,462 a tonne, 124 tonnes
    USD 117min 2024
  12. 12

    Clock or watch parts: other than springs (including hair-springs), dials, plates, and bridgesHS 911490

    Share of Switzerland's imports37 per cent, 86 source countries
    Changeup 26 per cent on 2022 (USD 92m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 9.8m a tonne, 12 tonnes
    USD 116min 2024
  13. 13

    Turbines: parts of turbo-jets and turbo-propellersHS 841191

    Share of Switzerland's imports31 per cent, 48 source countries
    Changeup 175 per cent on 2022 (USD 42m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 3.7m a tonne, 31 tonnes
    USD 115min 2024
  14. 14

    Artificial parts of the bodyHS 902131

    Share of Switzerland's imports18 per cent, 55 source countries
    Changeup 53 per cent on 2022 (USD 74m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 568,096 a tonne, 199 tonnes
    USD 113min 2024
  15. 15

    Wrist-watches: electrically operated, with or without a stop-watch, with case of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal, with mechanical display onlyHS 910111

    Share of Switzerland's imports29 per cent, 67 source countries
    Changeup 29 per cent on 2022 (USD 83m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 744.3m a tonne, 0.1 tonnes
    USD 106min 2024
  16. 16

    Plastics: other articles n.e.c. in chapter 39HS 392690

    Share of Switzerland's imports9 per cent, 151 source countries
    Changedown 8 per cent on 2022 (USD 114m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 27,508 a tonne, 3,814 tonnes
    USD 105min 2024
  17. 17

    Printed matter: books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter n.e.c. in item no. 4901.10 or 4901.91HS 490199

    Share of Switzerland's imports23 per cent, 140 source countries
    Changedown 2 per cent on 2022 (USD 105m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 21,154 a tonne, 4,891 tonnes
    USD 103min 2024
  18. 18

    Waters: mineral and aerated, including natural or artificial, (not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter nor flavoured)HS 220110

    Share of Switzerland's imports59 per cent, 51 source countries
    Changeup 158 per cent on 2022 (USD 40m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 596 a tonne, 171,666 tonnes
    USD 102min 2024
  19. 19

    Nickel: wire, of nickel alloysHS 750522

    Share of Switzerland's imports64 per cent, 26 source countries
    Changeup 71 per cent on 2022 (USD 54m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 31,742 a tonne, 2,892 tonnes
    USD 92min 2024
  20. 20

    Vehicles: with only electric motor for propulsionHS 870380

    Share of Switzerland's imports4 per cent, 34 source countries
    Changeup 13 per cent on 2022 (USD 77m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 18,871 a tonne, 4,602 tonnes
    USD 87min 2024
  21. 21

    Food preparations: bakers' wares n.e.c. in heading no. 1605, whether or not containing cocoa: communion wafers, empty cachets suitable for pharmaceutical use, sealing...HS 190590

    Share of Switzerland's imports15 per cent, 105 source countries
    Changeup 28 per cent on 2022 (USD 67m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 4,585 a tonne, 18,745 tonnes
    USD 86min 2024
  22. 22

    Cases and containers: handbags (whether or not with shoulder strap and including those without handle), with outer surface of leather or of composition leatherHS 420221

    Share of Switzerland's imports25 per cent, 113 source countries
    Changeup 5 per cent on 2022 (USD 79m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 1.3m a tonne, 63 tonnes
    USD 83min 2024
  23. 23

    Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 2500ccHS 870332

    Share of Switzerland's imports5 per cent, 41 source countries
    Changedown 7 per cent on 2022 (USD 79m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 18,877 a tonne, 3,913 tonnes
    USD 74min 2024
  24. 24

    Vehicles: with only electric motor for propulsionHS 870460

    Share of Switzerland's imports29 per cent, 20 source countries
    Changeup 44 per cent on 2022 (USD 45m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 22,136 a tonne, 2,940 tonnes
    USD 65min 2024
  25. 25

    Copper: wire, of refined copper, of which the maximum cross-sectional dimension exceeds 6mmHS 740811

    Share of Switzerland's imports21 per cent, 22 source countries
    Changeup 43 per cent on 2022 (USD 45m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 9,762 a tonne, 6,664 tonnes
    USD 65min 2024
  26. 26

    Aluminium: plates, sheets and strip, thickness exceeding 0.2mm, alloys, rectangular (including square)HS 760612

    Share of Switzerland's imports14 per cent, 54 source countries
    Changedown 20 per cent on 2022 (USD 77m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 4,107 a tonne, 15,000 tonnes
    USD 62min 2024
  27. 27

    Wrist-watches: (not electrically operated), automatic winding, whether or not incorporating a stop-watch facility, case of precious metal or of metal clad with precious...HS 910121

    Share of Switzerland's imports11 per cent, 77 source countries
    Changeup 4 per cent on 2022 (USD 59m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 986.2m a tonne, 0.1 tonnes
    USD 61min 2024
  28. 28

    Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, containing indentations, ribs, grooves or other deformations produced during the rolling...HS 721310

    Share of Switzerland's imports37 per cent, 6 source countries
    Changedown 31 per cent on 2022 (USD 88m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 576 a tonne, 104,929 tonnes
    USD 60min 2024
  29. 29

    Watch straps, watch bands, watch bracelets, and parts thereof: n.e.c. in heading no. 9113HS 911390

    Share of Switzerland's imports32 per cent, 84 source countries
    Changedown 12 per cent on 2022 (USD 65m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 2.4m a tonne, 24 tonnes
    USD 57min 2024
  30. 30

    Wrist-watches: (not electrically operated), (not automatic winding), whether or not incorporating a stop-watch facility, case of precious metal or of metal clad with...HS 910129

    Share of Switzerland's imports10 per cent, 60 source countries
    Changedown 29 per cent on 2022 (USD 74m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 103.3m a tonne, 0.5 tonnes
    USD 53min 2024
  31. 31

    Electrical apparatus: automatic circuit breakers, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 voltsHS 853620

    Share of Switzerland's imports37 per cent, 66 source countries
    Changeup 24 per cent on 2022 (USD 41m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 105,337 a tonne, 487 tonnes
    USD 51min 2024
  32. 32

    Medical, surgical or dental instruments and appliances: n.e.c. in heading no. 9018HS 901890

    Share of Switzerland's imports4 per cent, 105 source countries
    Changeup 14 per cent on 2022 (USD 44m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 148,835 a tonne, 338 tonnes
    USD 50min 2024
  33. 33

    Iron or steel: articles n.e.c. in heading 7326HS 732690

    Share of Switzerland's imports7 per cent, 116 source countries
    Changedown 10 per cent on 2022 (USD 55m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 18,006 a tonne, 2,781 tonnes
    USD 50min 2024
  34. 34

    Wrist-watches: whether or not incorporating a stop-watch facility, with automatic windingHS 910221

    Share of Switzerland's imports13 per cent, 106 source countries
    Changeup 44 per cent on 2022 (USD 35m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 192.2m a tonne, 0.3 tonnes
    USD 50min 2024
  35. 35

    Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, n.e.c. in heading 7308HS 730890

    Share of Switzerland's imports6 per cent, 70 source countries
    Changedown 22 per cent on 2022 (USD 62m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 3,566 a tonne, 13,582 tonnes
    USD 48min 2024
  36. 36

    Prepared culture media for the development or maintenance of micro-organisms (including viruses and the like) or of plant, human or animal cellsHS 382100

    Share of Switzerland's imports34 per cent, 51 source countries
    Changeup 72 per cent on 2022 (USD 28m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 25,859 a tonne, 1,831 tonnes
    USD 47min 2024
  37. 37

    Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on motor cars (including station wagons and racing cars)HS 401110

    Share of Switzerland's imports7 per cent, 50 source countries
    Changeup 1 per cent on 2022 (USD 45m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 9,866 a tonne, 4,643 tonnes
    USD 46min 2024
  38. 38

    Odoriferous substances and mixtures: used as raw materials in industries other than the food or drink industriesHS 330290

    Share of Switzerland's imports29 per cent, 74 source countries
    Changeup 30 per cent on 2022 (USD 35m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 34,411 a tonne, 1,324 tonnes
    USD 46min 2024
  39. 39

    Food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10HS 210690

    Share of Switzerland's imports8 per cent, 144 source countries
    Changedown 6 per cent on 2022 (USD 48m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 7,918 a tonne, 5,688 tonnes
    USD 45min 2024
  40. 40

    Rail locomotives: diesel-electric poweredHS 860210

    Share of Switzerland's imports70 per cent, 5 source countries
    Changedown 4 per cent on 2022 (USD 46m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 45,203 a tonne, 986 tonnes
    USD 45min 2024
  41. 41

    Amine-function compounds: acyclic polyamines and their derivatives, hexamethylenediamine and its saltsHS 292122

    Share of Switzerland's imports78 per cent, 9 source countries
    Changedown 32 per cent on 2022 (USD 65m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 2,676 a tonne, 16,501 tonnes
    USD 44min 2024
  42. 42

    Chemical products, mixtures and preparations: n.e.c. heading 3824HS 382499

    Share of Switzerland's imports9 per cent, 72 source countries
    Changeup 3 per cent on 2022 (USD 42m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 1,277 a tonne, 33,994 tonnes
    USD 43min 2024
  43. 43

    Mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders: with a 360 degree revolving super structureHS 842952

    Share of Switzerland's imports16 per cent, 25 source countries
    Changeup 1 per cent on 2022 (USD 41m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 11,304 a tonne, 3,647 tonnes
    USD 41min 2024
  44. 44

    Washing and cleaning preparations: powders, flakes and granules, surface-active, whether or not containing soap (excluding those of heading no. 3401), put up for retail...HS 340250

    Share of Switzerland's imports14 per cent, 69 source countries
    Changeup 23 per cent on 2022 (USD 33m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 2,836 a tonne, 14,068 tonnes
    USD 40min 2024
  45. 45

    Furniture: wooden, other than for office, kitchen or bedroom useHS 940360

    Share of Switzerland's imports6 per cent, 118 source countries
    Changeup 4 per cent on 2022 (USD 37m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 18,700 a tonne, 2,069 tonnes
    USD 39min 2024
  46. 46

    Tarpaulins, awnings and sunblinds: of synthetic fibresHS 630612

    Share of Switzerland's imports36 per cent, 54 source countries
    Changeup 21 per cent on 2022 (USD 31m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 9,447 a tonne, 3,972 tonnes
    USD 38min 2024
  47. 47

    Boards, panels, consoles, desks and other bases: for electric control or the distribution of electricity, (other than switching apparatus of heading no. 8517), for a...HS 853710

    Share of Switzerland's imports4 per cent, 102 source countries
    Changeup 20 per cent on 2022 (USD 31m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 160,287 a tonne, 230 tonnes
    USD 37min 2024
  48. 48

    Machinery: for filtering or purifying liquids, n.e.c. in item no. 8421.2HS 842129

    Share of Switzerland's imports16 per cent, 67 source countries
    Changeup 91 per cent on 2022 (USD 19m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 306,153 a tonne, 120 tonnes
    USD 37min 2024
  49. 49

    Aircraft and spacecraft: under-carriages and parts thereofHS 880720

    Share of Switzerland's imports31 per cent, 40 source countries
    Changeup 108 per cent on 2022 (USD 17m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 174,623 a tonne, 204 tonnes
    USD 36min 2024
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    Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500ccHS 870322

    Share of Switzerland's imports5 per cent, 45 source countries
    Changedown 50 per cent on 2022 (USD 70m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 15,965 a tonne, 2,205 tonnes
    USD 35min 2024
Fastest growing

The lines that grew most since 2022.

Lines worth at least USD 5m in 2022, ranked by growth to 2024 in current dollars. A fast rise can be a new product, a shift away from another source, or a price change; the record does not say which.

  1. Cocoa: butter, fat and oilHS 180400USD 33m in 2024, up 282 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022). France supplies 8 per cent of the line.
  2. Cocoa: paste, not defattedHS 180310USD 22m in 2024, up 207 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022). France supplies 22 per cent of the line.
  3. Vehicles: public transport type (carries 10 or more persons, including driver), with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or...HS 870210USD 25m in 2024, up 183 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022). France supplies 22 per cent of the line.
  4. Turbines: parts of turbo-jets and turbo-propellersHS 841191USD 115m in 2024, up 175 per cent on 2022 (USD 42m in 2022). France supplies 31 per cent of the line.
  5. Lifts and skip hoistsHS 842810USD 25m in 2024, up 164 per cent on 2022 (USD 10m in 2022). France supplies 12 per cent of the line.
  6. Waters: mineral and aerated, including natural or artificial, (not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter nor flavoured)HS 220110USD 102m in 2024, up 158 per cent on 2022 (USD 40m in 2022). France supplies 59 per cent of the line.
  7. Aircraft and spacecraft: under-carriages and parts thereofHS 880720USD 36m in 2024, up 108 per cent on 2022 (USD 17m in 2022). France supplies 31 per cent of the line.
  8. Sugars: sucrose, chemically pure, in solid form, not containing added flavouring or colouring matterHS 170199USD 14m in 2024, up 103 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022). France supplies 14 per cent of the line.
  9. Fork-lift and other works trucks: fitted with lifting or handling equipment, self-propelled by other than electric motorHS 842720USD 12m in 2024, up 99 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). France supplies 19 per cent of the line.
  10. Paper articles: toilet paperHS 481810USD 17m in 2024, up 95 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022). France supplies 15 per cent of the line.
  11. Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. exceeding 5 tonnes but not...HS 870422USD 26m in 2024, up 92 per cent on 2022 (USD 13m in 2022). France supplies 12 per cent of the line.
  12. Machinery: for filtering or purifying liquids, n.e.c. in item no. 8421.2HS 842129USD 37m in 2024, up 91 per cent on 2022 (USD 19m in 2022). France supplies 16 per cent of the line.
  13. Iron or steel, railway or tramway track construction material: railsHS 730210USD 34m in 2024, up 86 per cent on 2022 (USD 18m in 2022). France supplies 45 per cent of the line.
  14. Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), hygienic or pharmaceutical articles (excluding sheath contraceptives), with or without fittings of hard rubberHS 401490USD 21m in 2024, up 82 per cent on 2022 (USD 11m in 2022). France supplies 70 per cent of the line.
  15. Printing machinery: parts and accessories, n.e.c. in item no. 8443.91HS 844399USD 9m in 2024, up 78 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022). France supplies 2 per cent of the line.
  16. Electrical apparatus: parts suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus of heading no. 8535, 8536 or 8537HS 853890USD 25m in 2024, up 73 per cent on 2022 (USD 14m in 2022). France supplies 5 per cent of the line.
  17. Refrigerating or freezing equipment: n.e.c. in heading no. 8418HS 841869USD 22m in 2024, up 72 per cent on 2022 (USD 13m in 2022). France supplies 13 per cent of the line.
  18. Prepared culture media for the development or maintenance of micro-organisms (including viruses and the like) or of plant, human or animal cellsHS 382100USD 47m in 2024, up 72 per cent on 2022 (USD 28m in 2022). France supplies 34 per cent of the line.
  19. Acids: saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids: propionic acid, its salts and estersHS 291550USD 22m in 2024, up 71 per cent on 2022 (USD 13m in 2022). France supplies 80 per cent of the line.
  20. Nickel: wire, of nickel alloysHS 750522USD 92m in 2024, up 71 per cent on 2022 (USD 54m in 2022). France supplies 64 per cent of the line.
Where France dominates

Lines where France supplies 60 per cent or more.

The largest lines worth USD 1m or more where France ships at least 60 per cent of what Switzerland imports. This is supply concentration: how much of the line depends on one source country.

  1. Nickel: wire, of nickel alloysHS 75052264 per cent of Switzerland's imports of the line, USD 92m; 26 source countries in all.
  2. Rail locomotives: diesel-electric poweredHS 86021070 per cent of Switzerland's imports of the line, USD 45m; 5 source countries in all.
  3. Amine-function compounds: acyclic polyamines and their derivatives, hexamethylenediamine and its saltsHS 29212278 per cent of Switzerland's imports of the line, USD 44m; 9 source countries in all.
  4. Vinyl chloride, other halogenated olefin polymers: vinylidene chloride polymers, in primary formsHS 390450100 per cent of Switzerland's imports of the line, USD 35m; 7 source countries in all.
  5. Monophenols: phenol (hydroxybenzene) and its saltsHS 29071178 per cent of Switzerland's imports of the line, USD 35m; 13 source countries in all.
  6. Epoxides, epoxyalcohols, epoxyphenols and epoxyethers: with a three-membered ring and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives...HS 29103084 per cent of Switzerland's imports of the line, USD 29m; 7 source countries in all.
  7. Glass fibres: (including glass wool), chopped strands, of a length of not more than 50mmHS 70191177 per cent of Switzerland's imports of the line, USD 26m; 17 source countries in all.
  8. Acids: saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids: propionic acid, its salts and estersHS 29155080 per cent of Switzerland's imports of the line, USD 22m; 18 source countries in all.
  9. Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), hygienic or pharmaceutical articles (excluding sheath contraceptives), with or without fittings of hard rubberHS 40149070 per cent of Switzerland's imports of the line, USD 21m; 49 source countries in all.
  10. Ethers: cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivativesHS 29092079 per cent of Switzerland's imports of the line, USD 15m; 15 source countries in all.
  11. Glass: float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, non-wired, having an absorbent reflecting or non-reflecting layerHS 70051062 per cent of Switzerland's imports of the line, USD 10m; 29 source countries in all.
  12. Track suits and other garments n.e.c.: men's or boys', of textile materials n.e.c. in item no. 6211.3 (not knitted or crocheted)HS 62113960 per cent of Switzerland's imports of the line, USD 8m; 83 source countries in all.
  13. Vitamins: vitamin B2 and its derivatives, unmixedHS 29362363 per cent of Switzerland's imports of the line, USD 6m; 15 source countries in all.
  14. Carbonates: potassium carbonateHS 28364065 per cent of Switzerland's imports of the line, USD 6m; 18 source countries in all.
  15. Meat preparations: of the prepared or preserved liver of any animal (excluding homogenised preparations)HS 16022093 per cent of Switzerland's imports of the line, USD 5m; 23 source countries in all.
  16. Zinc: plates, sheets, strip and foilHS 79050074 per cent of Switzerland's imports of the line, USD 5m; 15 source countries in all.
  17. Hand-made paper or paperboardHS 48021093 per cent of Switzerland's imports of the line, USD 5m; 42 source countries in all.
  18. Bulldozers and angledozers: self-propelled, track layingHS 84291167 per cent of Switzerland's imports of the line, USD 4m; 8 source countries in all.
  19. Wood: railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties), not impregnated, non-coniferousHS 44061297 per cent of Switzerland's imports of the line, USD 4m; 6 source countries in all.
  20. Paper and paperboard: coated, impregnated or covered with wax, paraffin wax, stearin, oil or glycerol, other than goods of heading no. 4803, 4809, or 4810HS 48116064 per cent of Switzerland's imports of the line, USD 4m; 28 source countries in all.
Another source, lower unit value

Where another country ships the same line for at least 20 per cent less a tonne.

Lines worth USD 5m or more where France's unit value is recorded and another country also ships at least USD 5m of the same line to Switzerland at a unit value at least 20 per cent lower. The largest such source is named. The same heading can hold different grades, so a lower figure is a question to ask, not a like-for-like price.

  1. Wine: still, in containers holding 2 litres or lessHS 220421France: USD 310m at USD 19,027 a tonne. Italy: USD 348m (38 per cent of the line) at USD 8,799 a tonne, 54 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 10,466 a tonne.
  2. Blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products: immunological products, mixed, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for...HS 300214France: USD 179m at USD 11.5m a tonne. United States: USD 921m (36 per cent of the line) at USD 7.2m a tonne, 38 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 11.5m a tonne.
  3. Perfumes and toilet watersHS 330300France: USD 160m at USD 177,688 a tonne. Spain: USD 27m (7 per cent of the line) at USD 89,829 a tonne, 49 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 159,181 a tonne.
  4. Vehicles: with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor for propulsion, incapable of being charged by plugging to external source of...HS 870340France: USD 146m at USD 21,004 a tonne. Germany: USD 315m (15 per cent of the line) at USD 12,725 a tonne, 39 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 19,518 a tonne.
  5. Wine: sparklingHS 220410France: USD 140m at USD 30,190 a tonne. Italy: USD 87m (36 per cent of the line) at USD 5,980 a tonne, 80 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 12,596 a tonne.
  6. Cosmetic and toilet preparations: n.e.c. in heading no. 3304, for the care of the skin (excluding medicaments, including sunscreen or sun tan preparations)HS 330499France: USD 135m at USD 41,045 a tonne. Netherlands: USD 18m (3 per cent of the line) at USD 25,833 a tonne, 37 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 50,307 a tonne.
  7. Watch straps, watch bands, watch bracelets, and parts thereof: of base metal, whether or not gold- or silver-platedHS 911320France: USD 134m at USD 4.9m a tonne. Thailand: USD 60m (15 per cent of the line) at USD 1.5m a tonne, 70 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 2.5m a tonne.
  8. Blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products: immunological products, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail...HS 300215France: USD 122m at USD 3.4m a tonne. Germany: USD 2.6bn (26 per cent of the line) at USD 2.4m a tonne, 29 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 6.0m a tonne.
  9. Aircraft and spacecraft: parts of aeroplanes, helicopters or unmanned aircraft n.e.c. in heading no. 8807HS 880730France: USD 117m at USD 943,462 a tonne. Germany: USD 73m (8 per cent of the line) at USD 252,999 a tonne, 73 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 687,877 a tonne.
  10. Clock or watch parts: other than springs (including hair-springs), dials, plates, and bridgesHS 911490France: USD 116m at USD 9.8m a tonne. Thailand: USD 80m (25 per cent of the line) at USD 701,512 a tonne, 93 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 3.0m a tonne.
  11. Turbines: parts of turbo-jets and turbo-propellersHS 841191France: USD 115m at USD 3.7m a tonne. United States: USD 170m (45 per cent of the line) at USD 1.8m a tonne, 52 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 3.0m a tonne.
  12. Artificial parts of the bodyHS 902131France: USD 113m at USD 568,096 a tonne. Italy: USD 156m (25 per cent of the line) at USD 378,783 a tonne, 33 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 1.0m a tonne.
  13. Wrist-watches: electrically operated, with or without a stop-watch, with case of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal, with mechanical display onlyHS 910111France: USD 106m at USD 744.3m a tonne. United States: USD 29m (8 per cent of the line) at USD 565.3m a tonne, 24 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 620.5m a tonne.
  14. Plastics: other articles n.e.c. in chapter 39HS 392690France: USD 105m at USD 27,508 a tonne. Germany: USD 375m (32 per cent of the line) at USD 18,769 a tonne, 32 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 23,564 a tonne.
  15. Waters: mineral and aerated, including natural or artificial, (not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter nor flavoured)HS 220110France: USD 102m at USD 596 a tonne. Italy: USD 50m (29 per cent of the line) at USD 255 a tonne, 57 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 550 a tonne.
  16. Food preparations: bakers' wares n.e.c. in heading no. 1605, whether or not containing cocoa: communion wafers, empty cachets suitable for pharmaceutical use, sealing...HS 190590France: USD 86m at USD 4,585 a tonne. Germany: USD 158m (28 per cent of the line) at USD 3,356 a tonne, 27 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 5,495 a tonne.
  17. Cases and containers: handbags (whether or not with shoulder strap and including those without handle), with outer surface of leather or of composition leatherHS 420221France: USD 83m at USD 1.3m a tonne. Italy: USD 176m (53 per cent of the line) at USD 591,524 a tonne, 55 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 318,328 a tonne.
  18. Vehicles: with only electric motor for propulsionHS 870460France: USD 65m at USD 22,136 a tonne. Spain: USD 14m (6 per cent of the line) at USD 17,289 a tonne, 22 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 22,707 a tonne.
  19. Wrist-watches: (not electrically operated), automatic winding, whether or not incorporating a stop-watch facility, case of precious metal or of metal clad with precious...HS 910121France: USD 61m at USD 986.2m a tonne. United Kingdom: USD 56m (10 per cent of the line) at USD 752.0m a tonne, 24 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 619.9m a tonne.
  20. Watch straps, watch bands, watch bracelets, and parts thereof: n.e.c. in heading no. 9113HS 911390France: USD 57m at USD 2.4m a tonne. Italy: USD 38m (21 per cent of the line) at USD 1.3m a tonne, 47 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 1.4m a tonne.
What this record says

What crossed the border, what it was worth, and what it weighed.

Every figure on this page is from CEPII's BACI file, which reconciles what each pair of countries reports to the UN about the same shipment. Trade year 2024, compared with 2022. A line is one six-digit customs heading (HS 2022). Values are in US dollars at the border; growth is in current dollars, so part of any change is price, not volume.

Unit value. Unit values are customs values per tonne, declared at the border, not product prices. It is the value of a line divided by its declared weight, so it mixes grades, models and qualities under one heading. It is shown only where the weight is recorded, at least three source countries of USD 100k or more ship the line to Switzerland with a weight, and the figure sits within a factor of five of the middle of those sources. Outside that band it is treated as a recording problem and left out.

Share is France's part of everything Switzerland imported in that line, from every source. Sources counts the countries that shipped any of it.

Scope. Manufactured and processed goods, customs chapters 16 to 96, without ores, fuels, precious metals, scrap, raw farm output and one-off capital and defence purchases: the same rule as the Made here pages.

What it does not say

A record of trade, not a shopping list.

What this record does not say: what sells at retail, what margin a trade leaves, how crowded the marketplaces are, or how much of a flow is re-exported through entrepots such as Hong Kong and Singapore.

A large line is not proof of an opening, and a lower unit value from another country is not proof the goods are the same. Tariffs, standards, freight, payment terms, lead times and the plain fact that a supplier is good at it are all invisible here. Nothing on this page is a forecast, a recommendation or a promise. No supplier company is named, because the record holds none.

Source: CEPII BACI, HS22, version 202601. Edition of 2026-11-03.

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