What Germany buys from Switzerland.
Germany imported USD 44bn of manufactured and processed goods from Switzerland in 2024, up 4 per cent on 2022. That is 4 per cent of everything Germany imported in these lines, and Switzerland is its number 9 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.
The largest lines on the lane, by 2024 value.
Each line shows what Germany paid Switzerland for it at the border, Switzerland's share of everything Germany imported in that line, how it changed since 2022, and the customs unit value per tonne where the weight is recorded. Together they are 52 per cent of the lane.
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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 Germany's imports27 per cent, 61 source countriesChangeup 12 per cent on 2022 (USD 3.5bn in 2022)Unit valueUSD 9.7m a tonne, 399 tonnesUSD 3.9bnin 2024 -
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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 Germany's imports11 per cent, 95 source countriesChangeup 2 per cent on 2022 (USD 2.8bn in 2022)Unit valueUSD 111,670 a tonne, 25,572 tonnesUSD 2.9bnin 2024 -
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Blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products: antisera and other blood fractionsHS 300212
Share of Germany's imports29 per cent, 98 source countriesChangeup 33 per cent on 2022 (USD 1.7bn in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 2.3bnin 2024 -
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Heterocyclic compounds: containing a pyrimidine ring (whether or not hydrogenated) or piperazine ring in the structure, (other than malonylurea and its derivatives...HS 293359
Share of Germany's imports64 per cent, 39 source countriesChangedown 13 per cent on 2022 (USD 2.4bn in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 2.1bnin 2024 -
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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 Germany's imports14 per cent, 37 source countriesChangeup 113 per cent on 2022 (USD 492m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 7.4m a tonne, 141 tonnesUSD 1.0bnin 2024 -
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Wrist-watches: whether or not incorporating a stop-watch facility, with automatic windingHS 910221
Share of Germany's imports78 per cent, 75 source countriesChangeup 4 per cent on 2022 (USD 717m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 746min 2024 -
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Aluminium: plates, sheets and strip, thickness exceeding 0.2mm, alloys, rectangular (including square)HS 760612
Share of Germany's imports16 per cent, 62 source countriesChangedown 47 per cent on 2022 (USD 887m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 3,729 a tonne, 126,289 tonnesUSD 471min 2024 -
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Heterocyclic compounds: containing an unfused pyridine ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the structure, n.e.c. in 2933.3HS 293339
Share of Germany's imports28 per cent, 45 source countriesChangeup 322 per cent on 2022 (USD 104m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 441min 2024 -
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Plastics: other articles n.e.c. in chapter 39HS 392690
Share of Germany's imports6 per cent, 140 source countriesChangeup 8 per cent on 2022 (USD 406m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 25,131 a tonne, 17,464 tonnesUSD 439min 2024 -
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Nucleic acids and their salts, other heterocyclic compounds, n.e.c. in heading number 2934HS 293499
Share of Germany's imports7 per cent, 96 source countriesChangelevel with 2022 (USD 374m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 373min 2024 -
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Medical, surgical or dental instruments and appliances: n.e.c. in heading no. 9018HS 901890
Share of Germany's imports8 per cent, 131 source countriesChangeup 15 per cent on 2022 (USD 313m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 396,007 a tonne, 907 tonnesUSD 359min 2024 -
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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 Germany's imports82 per cent, 57 source countriesChangeup 8 per cent on 2022 (USD 329m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 357min 2024 -
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Electric motors: of an output not exceeding 37.5WHS 850110
Share of Germany's imports25 per cent, 83 source countriesChangedown 10 per cent on 2022 (USD 361m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 83,024 a tonne, 3,928 tonnesUSD 326min 2024 -
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Machines and mechanical appliances: having individual functions, n.e.c. or included in this chapterHS 847989
Share of Germany's imports10 per cent, 105 source countriesChangedown 2 per cent on 2022 (USD 325m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 113,824 a tonne, 2,796 tonnesUSD 318min 2024 -
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Medicaments: containing hormones (but not insulin), adrenal cortex hormones or antibiotics, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail saleHS 300439
Share of Germany's imports11 per cent, 55 source countriesChangedown 9 per cent on 2022 (USD 307m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 647,000 a tonne, 434 tonnesUSD 281min 2024 -
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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 Germany's imports37 per cent, 39 source countriesChangedown 25 per cent on 2022 (USD 366m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 155,363 a tonne, 1,760 tonnesUSD 273min 2024 -
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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 Germany's imports2 per cent, 131 source countriesChangeup 4 per cent on 2022 (USD 235m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 149,112 a tonne, 1,632 tonnesUSD 243min 2024 -
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Orthopaedic or fracture appliancesHS 902110
Share of Germany's imports24 per cent, 73 source countriesChangeup 3 per cent on 2022 (USD 234m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 241min 2024 -
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Pharmaceutical goods: dental cements and other dental fillings, bone reconstruction cementsHS 300640
Share of Germany's imports63 per cent, 55 source countriesChangeup 23 per cent on 2022 (USD 192m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 695,780 a tonne, 340 tonnesUSD 237min 2024 -
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Mastics: painters' fillingsHS 321410
Share of Germany's imports33 per cent, 62 source countriesChangelevel with 2022 (USD 229m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 3,467 a tonne, 66,251 tonnesUSD 230min 2024 -
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Dog or cat food: put up for retail sale, used in animal feedingHS 230910
Share of Germany's imports9 per cent, 58 source countriesChangeup 25 per cent on 2022 (USD 181m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 2,261 a tonne, 100,498 tonnesUSD 227min 2024 -
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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 Germany's imports9 per cent, 123 source countriesChangedown 3 per cent on 2022 (USD 233m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 47,109 a tonne, 4,787 tonnesUSD 226min 2024 -
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Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including thermostatically controlled valvesHS 848180
Share of Germany's imports6 per cent, 113 source countriesChangeup 2 per cent on 2022 (USD 221m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 60,824 a tonne, 3,692 tonnesUSD 225min 2024 -
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Instruments, appliances and machines: for measuring or checking n.e.c. in chapter 90HS 903180
Share of Germany's imports10 per cent, 130 source countriesChangedown 12 per cent on 2022 (USD 249m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 443,771 a tonne, 492 tonnesUSD 219min 2024 -
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Electrical apparatus: parts suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus of heading no. 8535, 8536 or 8537HS 853890
Share of Germany's imports9 per cent, 111 source countriesChangedown 17 per cent on 2022 (USD 255m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 95,140 a tonne, 2,240 tonnesUSD 213min 2024 -
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Instruments and apparatus: using optical radiations (UV, visible, IR), (other than spectrometers, spectrophotometers and spectrographs)HS 902750
Share of Germany's imports20 per cent, 92 source countriesChangedown 24 per cent on 2022 (USD 281m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 275,897 a tonne, 771 tonnesUSD 213min 2024 -
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Medical, surgical instruments and appliances: syringes, with or without needlesHS 901831
Share of Germany's imports25 per cent, 66 source countriesChangeup 40 per cent on 2022 (USD 144m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 27,726 a tonne, 7,283 tonnesUSD 202min 2024 -
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Odoriferous substances and mixtures: used as raw materials in industries other than the food or drink industriesHS 330290
Share of Germany's imports34 per cent, 69 source countriesChangelevel with 2022 (USD 200m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 25,283 a tonne, 7,960 tonnesUSD 201min 2024 -
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Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: parts thereofHS 848190
Share of Germany's imports13 per cent, 82 source countriesChangeup 35 per cent on 2022 (USD 148m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 36,298 a tonne, 5,534 tonnesUSD 201min 2024 -
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Antibiotics: n.e.c. in heading no. 2941HS 294190
Share of Germany's imports63 per cent, 42 source countriesChangedown 5 per cent on 2022 (USD 203m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 194min 2024 -
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Iron or steel: articles n.e.c. in heading 7326HS 732690
Share of Germany's imports3 per cent, 129 source countriesChangedown 4 per cent on 2022 (USD 194m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 18,381 a tonne, 10,159 tonnesUSD 187min 2024 -
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Heterocyclic compounds: containing a quinoline or isoquinoline ring-system (whether or not hydrogenated) in the structure, not further fused, other than levorphanol...HS 293349
Share of Germany's imports61 per cent, 28 source countriesChangefrom USD 25m in 2022Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 181min 2024 -
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Machines and mechanical appliances: parts, of those having individual functionsHS 847990
Share of Germany's imports9 per cent, 97 source countriesChangedown 16 per cent on 2022 (USD 206m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 43,645 a tonne, 3,970 tonnesUSD 173min 2024 -
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Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa: in blocks, slabs or bars, (not filled), weighing 2kg or lessHS 180632
Share of Germany's imports35 per cent, 85 source countriesChangeup 75 per cent on 2022 (USD 99m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 9,349 a tonne, 18,436 tonnesUSD 172min 2024 -
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Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted)HS 620342
Share of Germany's imports5 per cent, 120 source countriesChangeup 20 per cent on 2022 (USD 142m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 107,278 a tonne, 1,585 tonnesUSD 170min 2024 -
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Polyamides: n.e.c. in heading no. 3908, in primary formsHS 390890
Share of Germany's imports40 per cent, 48 source countriesChangedown 4 per cent on 2022 (USD 175m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 6,733 a tonne, 24,992 tonnesUSD 168min 2024 -
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Food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10HS 210690
Share of Germany's imports6 per cent, 124 source countriesChangeup 62 per cent on 2022 (USD 102m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 8,926 a tonne, 18,588 tonnesUSD 166min 2024 -
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Dental instruments and appliances: other than dental drill enginesHS 901849
Share of Germany's imports26 per cent, 84 source countriesChangeup 4 per cent on 2022 (USD 157m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 367,697 a tonne, 444 tonnesUSD 163min 2024 -
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Vehicle parts and accessories: n.e.c. in heading no. 8708HS 870899
Share of Germany's imports2 per cent, 100 source countriesChangelevel with 2022 (USD 163m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 14,898 a tonne, 10,934 tonnesUSD 163min 2024 -
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Chemical products, mixtures and preparations: n.e.c. heading 3824HS 382499
Share of Germany's imports6 per cent, 84 source countriesChangedown 14 per cent on 2022 (USD 187m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 12,612 a tonne, 12,754 tonnesUSD 161min 2024 -
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Plastics: tube, pipe and hose fittings (e.g. joints, elbows, flanges)HS 391740
Share of Germany's imports23 per cent, 78 source countriesChangedown 5 per cent on 2022 (USD 166m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 16,603 a tonne, 9,500 tonnesUSD 158min 2024 -
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Valves: for oleohydraulic or pneumatic transmissionsHS 848120
Share of Germany's imports10 per cent, 90 source countriesChangeup 4 per cent on 2022 (USD 150m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 74,295 a tonne, 2,086 tonnesUSD 155min 2024 -
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Dental fittings: other than artificial teethHS 902129
Share of Germany's imports32 per cent, 72 source countriesChangeup 19 per cent on 2022 (USD 130m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 5.2m a tonne, 30 tonnesUSD 154min 2024 -
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Electrical apparatus: switches n.e.c. in heading no. 8536, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 voltsHS 853650
Share of Germany's imports7 per cent, 117 source countriesChangedown 18 per cent on 2022 (USD 185m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 375,842 a tonne, 406 tonnesUSD 152min 2024 -
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Microtomes and parts and accessories thereofHS 902790
Share of Germany's imports10 per cent, 98 source countriesChangeup 4 per cent on 2022 (USD 144m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 135,150 a tonne, 1,110 tonnesUSD 150min 2024 -
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Electrical apparatus: plugs and sockets, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 voltsHS 853669
Share of Germany's imports6 per cent, 118 source countriesChangedown 10 per cent on 2022 (USD 164m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 116,284 a tonne, 1,262 tonnesUSD 147min 2024 -
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Electric motors and generators: parts suitable for use solely or principally with the machines of heading no. 8501 or 8502HS 850300
Share of Germany's imports4 per cent, 85 source countriesChangedown 9 per cent on 2022 (USD 158m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 10,210 a tonne, 14,081 tonnesUSD 144min 2024 -
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Insulated electric conductors: for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, not fitted with connectorsHS 854449
Share of Germany's imports4 per cent, 100 source countriesChangedown 11 per cent on 2022 (USD 161m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 14,123 a tonne, 10,114 tonnesUSD 143min 2024 -
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Artificial parts of the bodyHS 902131
Share of Germany's imports17 per cent, 70 source countriesChangeup 38 per cent on 2022 (USD 102m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1.1m a tonne, 130 tonnesUSD 140min 2024 -
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Electrical apparatus: n.e.c. in heading no. 8536, for switching or protecting electrical circuits, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 voltsHS 853690
Share of Germany's imports6 per cent, 114 source countriesChangeup 6 per cent on 2022 (USD 131m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 61,641 a tonne, 2,252 tonnesUSD 139min 2024
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.
- Heterocyclic compounds: containing a quinoline or isoquinoline ring-system (whether or not hydrogenated) in the structure, not further fused, other than levorphanol...HS 293349USD 181m in 2024, from USD 25m in 2022. Switzerland supplies 61 per cent of the line.
- Reagents: diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing, prepared diagnostic or laboratory reagents whether or not on a backing, whether or not put up in the form of...HS 382213USD 66m in 2024, from USD 10m in 2022. Switzerland supplies 65 per cent of the line.
- Turbo-jets: of a thrust exceeding 25kNHS 841112USD 52m in 2024, from USD 8m in 2022. Switzerland supplies 1 per cent of the line.
- Vehicles: with only electric motor for propulsionHS 870460USD 37m in 2024, up 408 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022). Switzerland supplies 10 per cent of the line.
- Vacuum cleaners, with self-contained electric motor, of a power not exceeding 1,500 W and having a dust bag or other receptacle capacity not exceeding 20LHS 850811USD 28m in 2024, up 329 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022). Switzerland supplies 1 per cent of the line.
- Heterocyclic compounds: containing an unfused pyridine ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the structure, n.e.c. in 2933.3HS 293339USD 441m in 2024, up 322 per cent on 2022 (USD 104m in 2022). Switzerland supplies 28 per cent of the line.
- Cements, mortars or concretes: their prepared additivesHS 382440USD 27m in 2024, up 303 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022). Switzerland supplies 31 per cent of the line.
- Medicaments: (not containing antibiotics, hormones, alkaloids or their derivatives), for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, (not packaged for retail sale)HS 300390USD 70m in 2024, up 300 per cent on 2022 (USD 18m in 2022). Switzerland supplies 3 per cent of the line.
- Electrical apparatus: isolating and make-and-break switches, for a voltage exceeding 1000 voltsHS 853530USD 64m in 2024, up 249 per cent on 2022 (USD 18m in 2022). Switzerland supplies 39 per cent of the line.
- Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6403, (not covering the ankle), outer soles of rubber, plastics or composition leather, uppers of leatherHS 640399USD 110m in 2024, up 238 per cent on 2022 (USD 33m in 2022). Switzerland supplies 3 per cent of the line.
- Garments: of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted, n.e.c. in chapter 61HS 611430USD 27m in 2024, up 228 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022). Switzerland supplies 6 per cent of the line.
- Perfumes and toilet watersHS 330300USD 52m in 2024, up 202 per cent on 2022 (USD 17m in 2022). Switzerland supplies 3 per cent of the line.
- Furniture: for medical, surgical, veterinary use (e.g. operating tables, examination tables, hospital beds with mechanical fittings) and parts thereofHS 940290USD 16m in 2024, up 200 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022). Switzerland supplies 5 per cent of the line.
- Printed matter: pictures, designs and photographs, n.e.c. in item no. 4911.10HS 491191USD 20m in 2024, up 187 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022). Switzerland supplies 14 per cent of the line.
- Electrical apparatus: transistors, (other than photosensitive), with a dissipation rate of 1W or moreHS 854129USD 32m in 2024, up 164 per cent on 2022 (USD 12m in 2022). Switzerland supplies 2 per cent of the line.
- Semiconductor media: solid-state non-volatile storage devices, whether or not recorded, excluding products of Chapter 37HS 852351USD 14m in 2024, up 163 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022). Switzerland supplies 1 per cent of the line.
- Electro-thermic appliances: n.e.c. in heading no. 8516, used for domestic purposesHS 851679USD 47m in 2024, up 150 per cent on 2022 (USD 19m in 2022). Switzerland supplies 4 per cent of the line.
- Navigational instruments and appliances: parts and accessoriesHS 901490USD 16m in 2024, up 135 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022). Switzerland supplies 10 per cent of the line.
- Electric motors: universal AC/DC of an output exceeding 37.5WHS 850120USD 19m in 2024, up 129 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022). Switzerland supplies 24 per cent of the line.
- Oral or dental hygiene preparations: dentifricesHS 330610USD 24m in 2024, up 126 per cent on 2022 (USD 10m in 2022). Switzerland supplies 9 per cent of the line.
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 Germany imports. This is supply concentration: how much of the line depends on one source country.
- Heterocyclic compounds: containing a pyrimidine ring (whether or not hydrogenated) or piperazine ring in the structure, (other than malonylurea and its derivatives...HS 29335964 per cent of Germany's imports of the line, USD 2.1bn; 39 source countries in all.
- Wrist-watches: whether or not incorporating a stop-watch facility, with automatic windingHS 91022178 per cent of Germany's imports of the line, USD 746m; 75 source countries in all.
- 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 91012182 per cent of Germany's imports of the line, USD 357m; 57 source countries in all.
- Pharmaceutical goods: dental cements and other dental fillings, bone reconstruction cementsHS 30064063 per cent of Germany's imports of the line, USD 237m; 55 source countries in all.
- Antibiotics: n.e.c. in heading no. 2941HS 29419063 per cent of Germany's imports of the line, USD 194m; 42 source countries in all.
- Heterocyclic compounds: containing a quinoline or isoquinoline ring-system (whether or not hydrogenated) in the structure, not further fused, other than levorphanol...HS 29334961 per cent of Germany's imports of the line, USD 181m; 28 source countries in all.
- Organic derivatives of hydrazine or of hydroxylamineHS 29280073 per cent of Germany's imports of the line, USD 122m; 30 source countries in all.
- 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 91012972 per cent of Germany's imports of the line, USD 97m; 38 source countries in all.
- Tools, hand: saw blades n.e.c. in heading no. 8202HS 82029966 per cent of Germany's imports of the line, USD 85m; 56 source countries in all.
- Alkaloids: of vegetal origin, other than cocaine, ecgonine: salts, esters and other derivatives: n.e.c. in heading no. 2939HS 29397968 per cent of Germany's imports of the line, USD 71m; 30 source countries in all.
- Reagents: diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing, prepared diagnostic or laboratory reagents whether or not on a backing, whether or not put up in the form of...HS 38221365 per cent of Germany's imports of the line, USD 66m; 39 source countries in all.
- 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 72131067 per cent of Germany's imports of the line, USD 59m; 22 source countries in all.
- Vinyl acetate copolymers: (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formsHS 39052969 per cent of Germany's imports of the line, USD 50m; 23 source countries in all.
- Clock or watch parts: other than springs (including hair-springs), dials, plates, and bridgesHS 91149082 per cent of Germany's imports of the line, USD 45m; 55 source countries in all.
- Explosives: propellent powdersHS 36010066 per cent of Germany's imports of the line, USD 37m; 12 source countries in all.
- Tools, hand: straight saw blades, for working metalHS 82029188 per cent of Germany's imports of the line, USD 33m; 40 source countries in all.
- Firearms: parts and accessories, of military weapons of heading 9301HS 93059162 per cent of Germany's imports of the line, USD 27m; 13 source countries in all.
- Textile products and articles for technical uses: bolting cloth, whether or not made upHS 59112080 per cent of Germany's imports of the line, USD 26m; 29 source countries in all.
- Machine-tools: gear cutting, gear grinding or gear finishing machines, working by removing metal, sintered metal carbides or cermetsHS 84614067 per cent of Germany's imports of the line, USD 26m; 16 source countries in all.
- Watch cases: of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metalHS 91111096 per cent of Germany's imports of the line, USD 20m; 14 source countries in all.
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 Germany 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.
- 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 3.9bn at USD 9.7m a tonne. United States: USD 2.0bn (14 per cent of the line) at USD 2.6m a tonne, 74 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 3.3m a tonne.
- 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 2.9bn at USD 111,670 a tonne. France: USD 1.8bn (7 per cent of the line) at USD 19,752 a tonne, 82 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 75,438 a tonne.
- 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 300214Switzerland: USD 1.0bn at USD 7.4m a tonne. Denmark: USD 25m (under 1 per cent of the line) at USD 2.2m a tonne, 70 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 9.7m a tonne.
- Plastics: other articles n.e.c. in chapter 39HS 392690Switzerland: USD 439m at USD 25,131 a tonne. China: USD 1.1bn (16 per cent of the line) at USD 7,942 a tonne, 68 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 13,693 a tonne.
- Medical, surgical or dental instruments and appliances: n.e.c. in heading no. 9018HS 901890Switzerland: USD 359m at USD 396,007 a tonne. United States: USD 772m (17 per cent of the line) at USD 97,645 a tonne, 75 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 97,309 a tonne.
- Electric motors: of an output not exceeding 37.5WHS 850110Switzerland: USD 326m at USD 83,024 a tonne. China: USD 182m (14 per cent of the line) at USD 20,162 a tonne, 76 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 40,205 a tonne.
- Machines and mechanical appliances: having individual functions, n.e.c. or included in this chapterHS 847989Switzerland: USD 318m at USD 113,824 a tonne. China: USD 455m (14 per cent of the line) at USD 12,051 a tonne, 89 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 31,599 a tonne.
- Medicaments: containing hormones (but not insulin), adrenal cortex hormones or antibiotics, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail saleHS 300439Switzerland: USD 281m at USD 647,000 a tonne. France: USD 315m (12 per cent of the line) at USD 189,268 a tonne, 71 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 448,504 a tonne.
- Cyclic amides (including cyclic carbamates) and their derivatives: other than the derivatives and salts of ureines, 2-acetamidobenzoic acid (N-acetylanthancillic...HS 292429Switzerland: USD 273m at USD 155,363 a tonne. Italy: USD 196m (27 per cent of the line) at USD 86,313 a tonne, 44 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 56,962 a tonne.
- 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 243m at USD 149,112 a tonne. Romania: USD 1.6bn (16 per cent of the line) at USD 104,430 a tonne, 30 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 102,709 a tonne.
- Pharmaceutical goods: dental cements and other dental fillings, bone reconstruction cementsHS 300640Switzerland: USD 237m at USD 695,780 a tonne. Netherlands: USD 26m (7 per cent of the line) at USD 267,003 a tonne, 62 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 229,509 a tonne.
- Mastics: painters' fillingsHS 321410Switzerland: USD 230m at USD 3,467 a tonne. France: USD 41m (6 per cent of the line) at USD 2,185 a tonne, 37 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 3,873 a tonne.
- Dog or cat food: put up for retail sale, used in animal feedingHS 230910Switzerland: USD 227m at USD 2,261 a tonne. Norway: USD 33m (1 per cent of the line) at USD 1,640 a tonne, 28 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 2,979 a tonne.
- 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 226m at USD 47,109 a tonne. France: USD 603m (25 per cent of the line) at USD 31,900 a tonne, 32 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 28,337 a tonne.
- Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including thermostatically controlled valvesHS 848180Switzerland: USD 225m at USD 60,824 a tonne. China: USD 576m (15 per cent of the line) at USD 13,954 a tonne, 77 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 35,049 a tonne.
- Instruments, appliances and machines: for measuring or checking n.e.c. in chapter 90HS 903180Switzerland: USD 219m at USD 443,771 a tonne. China: USD 213m (10 per cent of the line) at USD 50,699 a tonne, 89 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 162,954 a tonne.
- Electrical apparatus: parts suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus of heading no. 8535, 8536 or 8537HS 853890Switzerland: USD 213m at USD 95,140 a tonne. Czech Republic: USD 333m (14 per cent of the line) at USD 31,101 a tonne, 67 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 49,878 a tonne.
- Instruments and apparatus: using optical radiations (UV, visible, IR), (other than spectrometers, spectrophotometers and spectrographs)HS 902750Switzerland: USD 213m at USD 275,897 a tonne. Italy: USD 10m (1 per cent of the line) at USD 91,263 a tonne, 67 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 385,464 a tonne.
- Medical, surgical instruments and appliances: syringes, with or without needlesHS 901831Switzerland: USD 202m at USD 27,726 a tonne. Hungary: USD 83m (10 per cent of the line) at USD 19,707 a tonne, 29 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 29,929 a tonne.
- Odoriferous substances and mixtures: used as raw materials in industries other than the food or drink industriesHS 330290Switzerland: USD 201m at USD 25,283 a tonne. United States: USD 70m (12 per cent of the line) at USD 11,991 a tonne, 53 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 25,647 a tonne.
What Germany buys from everyone, and what it is placed to make.
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 Germany 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 Germany 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.
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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