Trade lane

What Australia buys from Switzerland.

Australia imported USD 2.4bn of manufactured and processed goods from Switzerland in 2024, up 1 per cent on 2022. That is 1 per cent of everything Australia imported in these lines, and Switzerland is its number 16 source. Below: the 50 largest lines, the fastest growing, where Switzerland 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 2.4bnfrom Switzerland in 2024 (USD 2.4bn in 2022)
1 per centof Australia's imports in these lines, USD 225bn from every source
198product lines worth USD 1m or more on this lane
#16Switzerland's rank among Australia's sources
The top 50

The largest lines on the lane, by 2024 value.

Each line shows what Australia paid Switzerland for it at the border, Switzerland's share of everything Australia imported in that line, how it changed since 2022, and the customs unit value per tonne where the weight is recorded. Together they are 79 per cent of the lane.

  1. 1

    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 Australia's imports22 per cent, 47 source countries
    Changeup 7 per cent on 2022 (USD 426m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 6.5m a tonne, 70 tonnes
    USD 457min 2024
  2. 2

    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 Australia's imports7 per cent, 78 source countries
    Changedown 21 per cent on 2022 (USD 384m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 328,328 a tonne, 922 tonnes
    USD 303min 2024
  3. 3

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

    Share of Australia's imports90 per cent, 53 source countries
    Changeup 7 per cent on 2022 (USD 177m in 2022)
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 189min 2024
  4. 4

    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 Australia's imports98 per cent, 28 source countries
    Changeup 20 per cent on 2022 (USD 122m in 2022)
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 146min 2024
  5. 5

    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 Australia's imports95 per cent, 33 source countries
    Changeup 19 per cent on 2022 (USD 94m in 2022)
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 112min 2024
  6. 6

    Orthopaedic or fracture appliancesHS 902110

    Share of Australia's imports19 per cent, 59 source countries
    Changedown 4 per cent on 2022 (USD 61m in 2022)
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 59min 2024
  7. 7

    Wrist-watches: electrically operated, with or without a stop-watch, (other than those of heading no. 9101) with mechanical display onlyHS 910211

    Share of Australia's imports47 per cent, 54 source countries
    Changeup 19 per cent on 2022 (USD 40m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 3.5m a tonne, 14 tonnes
    USD 48min 2024
  8. 8

    Artificial parts of the bodyHS 902131

    Share of Australia's imports13 per cent, 36 source countries
    Changedown 17 per cent on 2022 (USD 57m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 1.3m a tonne, 35 tonnes
    USD 47min 2024
  9. 9

    Vehicles: public transport type (carries 10 or more persons, including driver), with only electric motor for propulsion, new or usedHS 870240

    Share of Australia's imports48 per cent, 8 source countries
    Changefrom USD 1m in 2022
    Unit valueUSD 72,129 a tonne, 555 tonnes
    USD 40min 2024
  10. 10

    Turbines: parts of gas turbines (excluding turbo-jets and turbo-propellers)HS 841199

    Share of Australia's imports13 per cent, 49 source countries
    Changeup 51 per cent on 2022 (USD 25m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 423,200 a tonne, 89 tonnes
    USD 38min 2024
  11. 11

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

    Share of Australia's imports2 per cent, 88 source countries
    Changedown 11 per cent on 2022 (USD 40m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 356,269 a tonne, 100 tonnes
    USD 36min 2024
  12. 12

    Blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products: antisera and other blood fractionsHS 300212

    Share of Australia's imports3 per cent, 44 source countries
    Changedown 20 per cent on 2022 (USD 44m in 2022)
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 35min 2024
  13. 13

    Medicaments: containing hormones (but not insulin), adrenal cortex hormones or antibiotics, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail saleHS 300439

    Share of Australia's imports6 per cent, 39 source countries
    Changedown 25 per cent on 2022 (USD 40m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 1.3m a tonne, 23 tonnes
    USD 30min 2024
  14. 14

    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 Australia's imports77 per cent, 38 source countries
    Changeup 59 per cent on 2022 (USD 18m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 18.9m a tonne, 1.5 tonnes
    USD 28min 2024
  15. 15

    Pacemakers: for stimulating heart muscles (excluding parts and accessories)HS 902150

    Share of Australia's imports22 per cent, 16 source countries
    Changeup 93 per cent on 2022 (USD 15m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 3.7m a tonne, 7.6 tonnes
    USD 28min 2024
  16. 16

    Trailers and semi-trailers: (other than tanker type)HS 871639

    Share of Australia's imports11 per cent, 33 source countries
    Changefrom USD 925k in 2022
    Unit valueUSD 21,595 a tonne, 902 tonnes
    USD 19min 2024
  17. 17

    Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa: in blocks, slabs or bars, (not filled), weighing 2kg or lessHS 180632

    Share of Australia's imports13 per cent, 58 source countries
    Changedown 13 per cent on 2022 (USD 22m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 6,989 a tonne, 2,754 tonnes
    USD 19min 2024
  18. 18

    Wrist-watches: whether or not incorporating a stop-watch facility, with other than automatic windingHS 910229

    Share of Australia's imports68 per cent, 46 source countries
    Changeup 5 per cent on 2022 (USD 16m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 12.3m a tonne, 1.4 tonnes
    USD 17min 2024
  19. 19

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

    Share of Australia's imports1 per cent, 93 source countries
    Changeup 28 per cent on 2022 (USD 12m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 13,028 a tonne, 1,203 tonnes
    USD 16min 2024
  20. 20

    Waters: including mineral and aerated, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavouredHS 220210

    Share of Australia's imports4 per cent, 83 source countries
    Changeup 12 per cent on 2022 (USD 13m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 2,747 a tonne, 5,287 tonnes
    USD 15min 2024
  21. 21

    Dental instruments and appliances: other than dental drill enginesHS 901849

    Share of Australia's imports12 per cent, 55 source countries
    Changedown 8 per cent on 2022 (USD 15m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 1.3m a tonne, 11 tonnes
    USD 14min 2024
  22. 22

    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 Australia's imports2 per cent, 86 source countries
    Changedown 31 per cent on 2022 (USD 20m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 85,875 a tonne, 160 tonnes
    USD 14min 2024
  23. 23

    Dental fittings: other than artificial teethHS 902129

    Share of Australia's imports26 per cent, 43 source countries
    Changeup 17 per cent on 2022 (USD 12m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 2.8m a tonne, 4.8 tonnes
    USD 13min 2024
  24. 24

    Non-alcoholic beverages: other than non-alcoholic beer, n.e.c. in item no. 2202.10, not including fruit, nut or vegetable juices of heading no. 2009HS 220299

    Share of Australia's imports13 per cent, 68 source countries
    Changedown 10 per cent on 2022 (USD 14m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 987 a tonne, 12,975 tonnes
    USD 13min 2024
  25. 25

    Machinery: for packing or wrappingHS 842240

    Share of Australia's imports8 per cent, 47 source countries
    Changeup 262 per cent on 2022 (USD 3m in 2022)
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 12min 2024
  26. 26

    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 Australia's imports1 per cent, 96 source countries
    Changeup 58 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 115,469 a tonne, 97 tonnes
    USD 11min 2024
  27. 27

    Food preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, suitable for infants or young children, put up for retail saleHS 190110

    Share of Australia's imports8 per cent, 30 source countries
    Changedown 6 per cent on 2022 (USD 11m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 6,241 a tonne, 1,626 tonnes
    USD 10min 2024
  28. 28

    Electrical static convertersHS 850440

    Share of Australia's imports1 per cent, 94 source countries
    Changedown 10 per cent on 2022 (USD 11m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 63,913 a tonne, 153 tonnes
    USD 10min 2024
  29. 29

    Tools, hand: chain saw bladesHS 820240

    Share of Australia's imports65 per cent, 16 source countries
    Changedown 22 per cent on 2022 (USD 11m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 39,858 a tonne, 220 tonnes
    USD 9min 2024
  30. 30

    Circuits: printedHS 853400

    Share of Australia's imports7 per cent, 62 source countries
    Changeup 30 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022)
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 8min 2024
  31. 31

    Machines and mechanical appliances: having individual functions, n.e.c. or included in this chapterHS 847989

    Share of Australia's imports1 per cent, 82 source countries
    Changedown 40 per cent on 2022 (USD 14m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 108,233 a tonne, 76 tonnes
    USD 8min 2024
  32. 32

    Electric accumulators: lithium-ion, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square)HS 850760

    Share of Australia's importsunder 1 per cent, 58 source countries
    Changedown 29 per cent on 2022 (USD 11m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 97,221 a tonne, 83 tonnes
    USD 8min 2024
  33. 33

    Electro-thermic appliances: coffee or tea makers, of a kind used for domestic purposesHS 851671

    Share of Australia's imports5 per cent, 44 source countries
    Changeup 1 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 66,202 a tonne, 121 tonnes
    USD 8min 2024
  34. 34

    Machinery, plant and equipment: for making hot drinks, for cooking or heating foodHS 841981

    Share of Australia's imports5 per cent, 50 source countries
    Changeup 66 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 118,443 a tonne, 67 tonnes
    USD 8min 2024
  35. 35

    Electric motors: of an output not exceeding 37.5WHS 850110

    Share of Australia's imports11 per cent, 61 source countries
    Changeup 26 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 110,314 a tonne, 72 tonnes
    USD 8min 2024
  36. 36

    Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including thermostatically controlled valvesHS 848180

    Share of Australia's imports1 per cent, 92 source countries
    Changelevel with 2022 (USD 7m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 31,042 a tonne, 222 tonnes
    USD 7min 2024
  37. 37

    Ink: for printing, other than black, whether or not concentrated or solidHS 321519

    Share of Australia's imports5 per cent, 46 source countries
    Changeup 10 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 51,877 a tonne, 130 tonnes
    USD 7min 2024
  38. 38

    Instruments and apparatus: for physical or chemical analysis, for measuring or checking viscosity, porosity, expansion, surface tension or quantities of heat, sound or...HS 902789

    Share of Australia's imports3 per cent, 73 source countries
    Changedown 49 per cent on 2022 (USD 12m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 516,388 a tonne, 12 tonnes
    USD 6min 2024
  39. 39

    Wrist-watches: electrically operated, with or without a stop-watch, (other than those of heading no. 9101) with opto-electronic display onlyHS 910212

    Share of Australia's imports20 per cent, 29 source countries
    Changefrom USD 801k in 2022
    Unit valueUSD 1.2m a tonne, 5.0 tonnes
    USD 6min 2024
  40. 40

    Hydrazine and hydroxylamine and their inorganic saltsHS 282510

    Share of Australia's imports97 per cent, 9 source countries
    Changenew since 2022
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 6min 2024
  41. 41

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

    Share of Australia's imports1 per cent, 104 source countries
    Changedown 11 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 51,490 a tonne, 106 tonnes
    USD 5min 2024
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    Medicaments: containing antibiotics (other than penicillins, streptomycins or their derivatives), for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail saleHS 300420

    Share of Australia's imports5 per cent, 30 source countries
    Changedown 26 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 82,100 a tonne, 66 tonnes
    USD 5min 2024
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    Vinyl acetate, vinyl ester polymers, vinyl polymers: n.e.c. in heading no. 3905, in primary forms, copolymersHS 390591

    Share of Australia's imports63 per cent, 12 source countries
    Changeup 36 per cent on 2022 (USD 4m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 9,530 a tonne, 563 tonnes
    USD 5min 2024
  44. 44

    Machines and mechanical appliances: parts, of those having individual functionsHS 847990

    Share of Australia's imports2 per cent, 75 source countries
    Changedown 47 per cent on 2022 (USD 10m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 122,716 a tonne, 44 tonnes
    USD 5min 2024
  45. 45

    Cyclic amides (including cyclic carbamates) and their derivatives: other than the derivatives and salts of ureines, 2-acetamidobenzoic acid (N-acetylanthancillic...HS 292429

    Share of Australia's imports17 per cent, 25 source countries
    Changeup 3 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 5,386 a tonne, 989 tonnes
    USD 5min 2024
  46. 46

    Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa: n.e.c. in chapter 18HS 180690

    Share of Australia's imports2 per cent, 68 source countries
    Changeup 55 per cent on 2022 (USD 3m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 8,061 a tonne, 649 tonnes
    USD 5min 2024
  47. 47

    Machine-tools: machines for working wire, without removing materialHS 846330

    Share of Australia's imports57 per cent, 18 source countries
    Changefrom USD 155k in 2022
    Unit valueUSD 169,035 a tonne, 30 tonnes
    USD 5min 2024
  48. 48

    Instruments, appliances and machines: for measuring or checking n.e.c. in chapter 90HS 903180

    Share of Australia's imports2 per cent, 101 source countries
    Changeup 292 per cent on 2022 (USD 1m in 2022)
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 5min 2024
  49. 49

    Therapeutic respiration apparatus: ozone, oxygen, aerosol therapy apparatus: artificial respiration or other therapeutic respiration apparatusHS 901920

    Share of Australia's imports2 per cent, 52 source countries
    Changeup 35 per cent on 2022 (USD 4m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 131,182 a tonne, 38 tonnes
    USD 5min 2024
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    Machinery: parts of those machines used in the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drinkHS 843890

    Share of Australia's imports6 per cent, 67 source countries
    Changeup 225 per cent on 2022 (USD 1m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 96,433 a tonne, 50 tonnes
    USD 5min 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. Pacemakers: for stimulating heart muscles (excluding parts and accessories)HS 902150USD 28m in 2024, up 93 per cent on 2022 (USD 15m in 2022). Switzerland supplies 22 per cent of the line.
  2. 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 910111USD 28m in 2024, up 59 per cent on 2022 (USD 18m in 2022). Switzerland supplies 77 per cent of the line.
  3. 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 853710USD 11m in 2024, up 58 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022). Switzerland supplies 1 per cent of the line.
  4. Turbines: parts of gas turbines (excluding turbo-jets and turbo-propellers)HS 841199USD 38m in 2024, up 51 per cent on 2022 (USD 25m in 2022). Switzerland supplies 13 per cent of the line.
  5. Circuits: printedHS 853400USD 8m in 2024, up 30 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022). Switzerland supplies 7 per cent of the line.
  6. Food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10HS 210690USD 16m in 2024, up 28 per cent on 2022 (USD 12m in 2022). Switzerland supplies 1 per cent of the line.
  7. Electric motors: of an output not exceeding 37.5WHS 850110USD 8m in 2024, up 26 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). Switzerland supplies 11 per cent of the line.
  8. 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 910129USD 146m in 2024, up 20 per cent on 2022 (USD 122m in 2022). Switzerland supplies 98 per cent of the line.
  9. Wrist-watches: electrically operated, with or without a stop-watch, (other than those of heading no. 9101) with mechanical display onlyHS 910211USD 48m in 2024, up 19 per cent on 2022 (USD 40m in 2022). Switzerland supplies 47 per cent of the line.
  10. 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 910121USD 112m in 2024, up 19 per cent on 2022 (USD 94m in 2022). Switzerland supplies 95 per cent of the line.
  11. Dental fittings: other than artificial teethHS 902129USD 13m in 2024, up 17 per cent on 2022 (USD 12m in 2022). Switzerland supplies 26 per cent of the line.
  12. Waters: including mineral and aerated, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavouredHS 220210USD 15m in 2024, up 12 per cent on 2022 (USD 13m in 2022). Switzerland supplies 4 per cent of the line.
  13. Ink: for printing, other than black, whether or not concentrated or solidHS 321519USD 7m in 2024, up 10 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). Switzerland supplies 5 per cent of the line.
  14. 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 300215USD 457m in 2024, up 7 per cent on 2022 (USD 426m in 2022). Switzerland supplies 22 per cent of the line.
  15. Wrist-watches: whether or not incorporating a stop-watch facility, with automatic windingHS 910221USD 189m in 2024, up 7 per cent on 2022 (USD 177m in 2022). Switzerland supplies 90 per cent of the line.
  16. Wrist-watches: whether or not incorporating a stop-watch facility, with other than automatic windingHS 910229USD 17m in 2024, up 5 per cent on 2022 (USD 16m in 2022). Switzerland supplies 68 per cent of the line.
  17. Cyclic amides (including cyclic carbamates) and their derivatives: other than the derivatives and salts of ureines, 2-acetamidobenzoic acid (N-acetylanthancillic...HS 292429USD 5m in 2024, up 3 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022). Switzerland supplies 17 per cent of the line.
  18. Electro-thermic appliances: coffee or tea makers, of a kind used for domestic purposesHS 851671USD 8m in 2024, up 1 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022). Switzerland supplies 5 per cent of the line.
Where Switzerland dominates

Lines where Switzerland supplies 60 per cent or more.

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

  1. Wrist-watches: whether or not incorporating a stop-watch facility, with automatic windingHS 91022190 per cent of Australia's imports of the line, USD 189m; 53 source countries in all.
  2. 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 91012998 per cent of Australia's imports of the line, USD 146m; 28 source countries in all.
  3. 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 91012195 per cent of Australia's imports of the line, USD 112m; 33 source countries in all.
  4. 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 91011177 per cent of Australia's imports of the line, USD 28m; 38 source countries in all.
  5. Wrist-watches: whether or not incorporating a stop-watch facility, with other than automatic windingHS 91022968 per cent of Australia's imports of the line, USD 17m; 46 source countries in all.
  6. Tools, hand: chain saw bladesHS 82024065 per cent of Australia's imports of the line, USD 9m; 16 source countries in all.
  7. Hydrazine and hydroxylamine and their inorganic saltsHS 28251097 per cent of Australia's imports of the line, USD 6m; 9 source countries in all.
  8. Vinyl acetate, vinyl ester polymers, vinyl polymers: n.e.c. in heading no. 3905, in primary forms, copolymersHS 39059163 per cent of Australia's imports of the line, USD 5m; 12 source countries in all.
  9. Clock or watch parts: other than springs (including hair-springs), dials, plates, and bridgesHS 91149081 per cent of Australia's imports of the line, USD 5m; 33 source countries in all.
  10. Watch movements: complete and assembled, electrically operated, with mechanical display only or with a device to which a mechanical display can be incorporatedHS 91081191 per cent of Australia's imports of the line, USD 2m; 12 source countries in all.
  11. Fibres: synthetic staple fibres, of nylon or other polyamides other than aramids, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinningHS 55031997 per cent of Australia's imports of the line, USD 1m; 5 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 Switzerland's unit value is recorded and another country also ships at least USD 5m of the same line to Australia 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. 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 300215Switzerland: USD 457m at USD 6.5m a tonne. Germany: USD 429m (21 per cent of the line) at USD 3.7m a tonne, 43 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 2.6m a tonne.
  2. Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail saleHS 300490Switzerland: USD 303m at USD 328,328 a tonne. United States: USD 676m (15 per cent of the line) at USD 221,114 a tonne, 33 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 77,591 a tonne.
  3. Wrist-watches: electrically operated, with or without a stop-watch, (other than those of heading no. 9101) with mechanical display onlyHS 910211Switzerland: USD 48m at USD 3.5m a tonne. Philippines: USD 5m (5 per cent of the line) at USD 203,676 a tonne, 94 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 704,981 a tonne.
  4. Artificial parts of the bodyHS 902131Switzerland: USD 47m at USD 1.3m a tonne. Ireland: USD 122m (33 per cent of the line) at USD 962,575 a tonne, 27 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 942,442 a tonne.
  5. Vehicles: public transport type (carries 10 or more persons, including driver), with only electric motor for propulsion, new or usedHS 870240Switzerland: USD 40m at USD 72,129 a tonne. China: USD 34m (42 per cent of the line) at USD 21,806 a tonne, 70 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 50,532 a tonne.
  6. Turbines: parts of gas turbines (excluding turbo-jets and turbo-propellers)HS 841199Switzerland: USD 38m at USD 423,200 a tonne. Italy: USD 38m (13 per cent of the line) at USD 227,260 a tonne, 46 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 449,377 a tonne.
  7. Medical, surgical or dental instruments and appliances: n.e.c. in heading no. 9018HS 901890Switzerland: USD 36m at USD 356,269 a tonne. United States: USD 715m (46 per cent of the line) at USD 94,430 a tonne, 74 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 97,768 a tonne.
  8. Medicaments: containing hormones (but not insulin), adrenal cortex hormones or antibiotics, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail saleHS 300439Switzerland: USD 30m at USD 1.3m a tonne. United States: USD 98m (20 per cent of the line) at USD 429,872 a tonne, 67 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 295,823 a tonne.
  9. Trailers and semi-trailers: (other than tanker type)HS 871639Switzerland: USD 19m at USD 21,595 a tonne. China: USD 127m (70 per cent of the line) at USD 3,091 a tonne, 86 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 5,088 a tonne.
  10. Food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10HS 210690Switzerland: USD 16m at USD 13,028 a tonne. China: USD 106m (7 per cent of the line) at USD 6,820 a tonne, 48 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 5,541 a tonne.
  11. Waters: including mineral and aerated, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavouredHS 220210Switzerland: USD 15m at USD 2,747 a tonne. New Zealand: USD 144m (43 per cent of the line) at USD 1,449 a tonne, 47 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 1,298 a tonne.
  12. Dental instruments and appliances: other than dental drill enginesHS 901849Switzerland: USD 14m at USD 1.3m a tonne. Germany: USD 30m (24 per cent of the line) at USD 238,686 a tonne, 81 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 268,697 a tonne.
  13. 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 330499Switzerland: USD 14m at USD 85,875 a tonne. United States: USD 240m (28 per cent of the line) at USD 35,751 a tonne, 58 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 34,229 a tonne.
  14. Dental fittings: other than artificial teethHS 902129Switzerland: USD 13m at USD 2.8m a tonne. United States: USD 18m (36 per cent of the line) at USD 1.3m a tonne, 53 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 1.3m a tonne.
  15. Non-alcoholic beverages: other than non-alcoholic beer, n.e.c. in item no. 2202.10, not including fruit, nut or vegetable juices of heading no. 2009HS 220299Switzerland: USD 13m at USD 987 a tonne. Thailand: USD 6m (6 per cent of the line) at USD 730 a tonne, 26 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 1,307 a tonne.
  16. 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 853710Switzerland: USD 11m at USD 115,469 a tonne. Malaysia: USD 32m (4 per cent of the line) at USD 62,474 a tonne, 46 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 136,522 a tonne.
  17. Electrical static convertersHS 850440Switzerland: USD 10m at USD 63,913 a tonne. China: USD 683m (41 per cent of the line) at USD 33,755 a tonne, 47 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 66,205 a tonne.
  18. Machines and mechanical appliances: having individual functions, n.e.c. or included in this chapterHS 847989Switzerland: USD 8m at USD 108,233 a tonne. China: USD 128m (16 per cent of the line) at USD 28,724 a tonne, 74 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 43,837 a tonne.
  19. Electric accumulators: lithium-ion, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square)HS 850760Switzerland: USD 8m at USD 97,221 a tonne. China: USD 1.6bn (49 per cent of the line) at USD 19,848 a tonne, 80 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 54,343 a tonne.
  20. Electro-thermic appliances: coffee or tea makers, of a kind used for domestic purposesHS 851671Switzerland: USD 8m at USD 66,202 a tonne. China: USD 89m (56 per cent of the line) at USD 18,074 a tonne, 73 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 31,493 a tonne.
The other side of the lane

What Australia buys from everyone, and what it is placed to make.

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 Australia 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 Switzerland's part of everything Australia 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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