Switzerland-Liechtenstein

In 2014, the value of merchandise exports of Switzerland increased slightly by 4.2 percent to reach 238.8 bln US$, while its merchandise imports increased slightly by 0.9 percent to reach 202.7 bln US$ (see graph 1, table 2 and table 3). The merchandise trade balance recorded a relatively small surplus of 36.1 bln US$ (see graph 1). The largest merchandise trade balance was with MDG Developed North America at 20.6 bln US$ (see graph 4). Merchandise exports in Switzerland were diversified amongst partners; imports were also diversified. The top 18 partners accounted for 80 percent or more of exports and 12 partners accounted for 80 percent or more of imports (see graph 5). In 2012, the value of exports of services of Switzerland decreased slightly by 4.4 percent, reaching 90.8 bln US$, while its imports of services increased slightly by 3.6 percent and reached 46.9 bln US$ (see graph 2). There was a large trade in services surplus of 43.9 bln US$.

Related Subject(s): International Trade and Finance

Countries: Switzerland