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Switzerland Trade Surplus Narrows in April
The Swiss trade surplus narrowed to CHF 1.9 billion in April 2019 from CHF 2.5 billion in the previous month.
Published on 2019-05-28

Switzerland Posts Largest Trade Surplus in 4 Months
The Swiss trade surplus widened to CHF 2.5 billion in March 2019 from CHF 2.0 billion in the previous month.
Published on 2019-04-18

Switzerland Posts Largest Trade Surplus in 3 Months
The Swiss trade surplus widened to CHF 2.04 billion in February 2019 from CHF 1.39 billion in the previous month.
Published on 2019-03-19

Switzerland Trade Surplus Smallest in 4 Months
The Swiss trade surplus narrowed to CHF 1.39 billion in January 2019 from a marginally revised CHF 1.76 billion in the previous month. It was the smallest trade surplus since September.
Published on 2019-02-19

Switzerland Posts Smallest Trade Surplus in 3 Months
The Swiss trade surplus narrowed to CHF 1.79 billion in December 2018 from a marginally revised CHF 3 billion in the previous month. It was the smallest trade surplus since September, as exports fell 3.0 percent while imports rose 3.9 percent.
Published on 2019-01-29

Switzerland Posts Largest Trade Surplus in 22 Months
The Swiss trade surplus widened to CHF 3.07 billion in November 2018 from a downwardly revised CHF 2.55 billion in the previous month. It was the largest trade surplus since January 2017, as exports rose 1.8 percent to an all-time high and imports fell 1.2 percent.
Published on 2018-12-20

Swiss October Trade Surplus Largest in 21 Months
The Swiss trade surplus widened to CHF 2.64 billion in October 2018 from a downwardly revised CHF 1.27 billion in the previous month. It was the largest trade surplus since January 2017, as exports rose 6 percent to an all-time high while imports fell 1.8 percent.
Published on 2018-11-20

Switzerland Posts Largest Trade Surplus in 5 Months
The Swiss trade surplus widened to CHF 1.45 billion in September 2018 from a marginally revised CHF 1.36 billion in the previous month. It was the largest trade surplus since April, as exports fell less than imports.
Published on 2018-10-18

Switzerland Posts Largest Trade Surplus in 4 Months
The Swiss trade surplus widened to CHF 1.41 billion in August 2018 from a marginally revised CHF 1.17 billion in the previous month. It was the largest trade surplus since April, as exports edged up while imports fell.
Published on 2018-09-20

Swiss Posts Smallest Trade Surplus in 6 Months
The Swiss trade surplus narrowed slightly to CHF 1.15 billion in July 2018 from a downwardly revised CHF 1.22 billion in the previous month. It was the smallest trade surplus since January, as exports fell more than imports.
Published on 2018-08-21

Swiss Trade Surplus Widens in June
The Swiss trade surplus widened slightly to CHF 1.31 billion in June 2018 from a downwardly revised CHF 1.24 billion in the previous month, as exports rose more than imports.
Published on 2018-07-19

Swiss Trade Surplus Narrows in May
The Swiss trade surplus narrowed to CHF 2.26 billion in May 2018 from a marginally revised CHF 2.72 billion in the previous month, as exports barely unchanged while imports increased.
Published on 2018-06-21

Swiss Trade Surplus Widens in April
The Swiss trade surplus widened to CHF 2.80 billion in April 2018 from a marginally revised CHF 2.25 billion in the previous month and beating market expectations of a CHF 2.23 billion surplus.
Published on 2018-05-29

Swiss Trade Surplus Narrows in March
The Swiss trade surplus narrowed to CHF 2.32 billion in March 2018 from a marginally revised CHF 3.18 billion in the previous month.
Published on 2018-04-24

Swiss Trade Surplus Widens in February
The Swiss trade surplus widened to CHF 3.2 billion in February 2018 from a downwardly revised CHF 1.1 billion in the previous month.
Published on 2018-03-20

Switzerland Posts Smallest Trade Surplus in 4 Years
The Swiss trade surplus narrowed to CHF 1.32 billion in January 2018 from CHF 3.37 billion in the previous month, missing market expectations of CHF 2.78 billion. It was the smallest trade surplus since December 2013.
Published on 2018-02-20

Swiss Trade Surplus Narrows 1.9% in December
Swiss trade surplus narrowed 1.9 percent to CHF 2.63 billion in December 2017 from CHF 2.68 billion in the same month a year earlier and below market expectations of CHF 2.75 billion.
Published on 2018-01-30

Swiss Trade Surplus Narrows 21.7% in November
Swiss trade surplus narrowed 21.73 percent to CHF 2.63 billion in November 2017 from CHF 3.36 billion in the same month a year earlier and below market expectations of CHF 2.87 billion.
Published on 2017-12-21

Swiss Trade Surplus Narrows 8.3% in October
Swiss trade surplus narrowed 8.27 percent to CHF 2.33 billion in October 2017 from CHF 2.54 billion in the same month a year earlier and below market expectations of CHF 3.21 billion.
Published on 2017-11-21

Swiss Trade Surplus Narrows 32.1% in September
Swiss trade surplus narrowed 32.1 percent to CHF 2.92 billion in September 2017 from CHF 4.30 billion in the same month a year earlier but above market expectations of CHF 2.47 billion.
Published on 2017-10-19

Swiss Trade Surplus Smallest in 4 Months
Swiss trade surplus narrowed 23.9 percent to CHF 2.17 billion in August 2017 from CHF 2.85 billion a year earlier and below market expectations of CHF 2.41 billion. It was the smallest trade surplus since April, as exports rose less than imports.
Published on 2017-09-21

Swiss Trade Surplus Largest in 6 Months in July
Swiss trade surplus widened 28.1 percent to CHF 3.51 billion in July 2017 from CHF 2.74 billion a year earlier and above market expectations of CHF 2.88 billion. It was the largest trade surplus since January as exports rose mainly boosted by sales to the US, China, Singapore and Hong Kong while imports fell. In June 2017, the trade balance was downwardly revised down to a CHF 2.76 billion surplus.
Published on 2017-08-22

Swiss Trade Surplus Narrows 19% In June
Swiss trade surplus narrowed 19 percent to CHF 2.81 billion in June 2017 from CHF 3.47 billion a year earlier and below market expectations of CHF 2.89 billion as exports rose less than imports. Exports went up by 2.5 percent to CHF 18.74 billion while imports increased by 7.8 percent to CHF 15.93 billion. In May 2017, the trade balance was recorded CHF 3.40 billion surplus.
Published on 2017-07-20

Swiss Trade Surplus Widens To 4-Month High In May
Swiss trade surplus widened to CHF 3.40 billion in May 2017 from CHF 3.34 billion a year earlier and above market expectations of CHF 2.44 billion. It was the largest trade surplus since January, as exports went up by 13.5 percent to CHF 19.56 billion while imports increased by 16.3 percent to CHF 16.16 billion.
Published on 2017-06-22

Switzerland Trade Surplus Narrows To Near 2-1/2 Year Low
Switzerland trade surplus decreased to CHF 1.97 billion in April of 2017 from CHF 2.42 billion a year earlier as exports fell more than imports. Year-on-year, sales went down by 10.4 percent to CHF 16.15 billion while purchases fell 9.1 percent to CHF 14.18 billion.
Published on 2017-05-23

Switzerland Trade Surplus Widens In March
Switzerland trade surplus rose to CHF 3.10 billion in March of 2017 from CHF 2.08 billion a year earlier and above market expectations of CHF 3.01 billion, as exports increased more than imports. Considering the first three months of 2017 the trade surplus was recorded CHF 11 billion.
Published on 2017-04-27

Switzerland Trade Surplus Narrows In February
Switzerland trade surplus narrowed to CHF 3.10 billion in February of 2017 from CHF 3.80 billion a year earlier and below market consensus of CHF 3.85 billion, as exports fell while imports went up.
Published on 2017-03-21

Switzerland Trade Surplus Hits Fresh Record High
Switzerland trade surplus increased to CHF 4.73 billion in January of 2017 from CHF 3.46 billion a year earlier and beating market consensus of CHF 3.03 billion. It was a fresh-record high of trade surplus, as exports rose much more than imports.
Published on 2017-02-21

Switzerland Trade Surplus Widens in December
Switzerland trade surplus rose to CHF 2.70 billion in December of 2016 from CHF 2.51 billion a year earlier as exports rose more than imports. Year-on-year, sales increased by 2.1 percent to CHF 16.5 billion while purchases increased by 1 percent to CHF 13.8 billion.
Published on 2017-01-26

Switzerland Trade Surplus Widens in November
Switzerland trade surplus rose to CHF 3.64 billion in November of 2016 from CHF 3.12 billion a year earlier as exports rose while imports fell.
Published on 2016-12-20

Switzerland Trade Surplus Narrows to 6-Month Low
Switzerland trade surplus fell to CHF 2.67 billion in October of 2016 from CHF 4.01 billion a year earlier and missing market expectations of a surplus CHF 3.89 billion. It was the smallest surplus since April, as exports fell while imports rose.
Published on 2016-11-22

Switzerland Trade Surplus Hits Record High in September
Switzerland trade surplus increased to CHF 4.37 billion in September of 2016 from CHF 3.13 billion a year earlier and beating market expectations of a surplus CHF 3.27 billion. It was the largest surplus on record, as exports rose much more than imports.
Published on 2016-10-20

Switzerland Trade Surplus Widens in August
Switzerland trade surplus increased to CHF 3.02 billion in August of 2016 from CHF 2.86 billion a year earlier but below market expectations of a surplus CHF 3.27 billion. Exports grew by 12.0 percent to CHF 16.05 billion while imports went up 13.5 percent to CHF 13.03 billion.
Published on 2016-09-20

Switzerland Trade Surplus Smallest in 3 Months
Switzerland trade surplus stood at CHF 2.93 billion in July of 2016, compared to a CHF 3.49 billion surplus a year earlier and market expectations of a CHF 3.79 billion. It was the smallest trade surplus since April as exports fell while imports rose.
Published on 2016-08-23

Switzerland Trade Surplus Little Changed in June
Switzerland trade surplus came in at CHF3.55 billion in June of 2016, compared to a CHF3.50 billion a year earlier and market expectations of a CHF3.49 billion, as exports rose at the same pace as imports.
Published on 2016-07-21

Switzerland Trade Surplus Widens Slightly in May
Switzerland trade surplus came in at CHF3.79 billion in May of 2016, up from CHF3.39 billion a year earlier and beating market expectations. It was the largest trade surplus since March, as exports rose slightly more than imports.
Published on 2016-06-21

Switzerland Trade Surplus Stable in April
Switzerland trade surplus came in at CHF2.50 billion in April of 2016, unchanged from the figure a year earlier as exports fell while imports rose.
Published on 2016-05-24

Switzerland Trade Surplus Narrows in March
Switzerland trade surplus decreased to CHF2.16 billion in March of 2016 from CHF2.36 billion a year earlier as exports fell while imports rose.
Published on 2016-04-21

Switzerland Trade Surplus Hit Record High in February
Switzerland trade surplus increased to CHF4.07 billion in February of 2016 from CHF2.29 billion a year earlier and beating market consensus, as exports rose while imports fell. It is the highest surplus on record as exports grew 3.7 percent and imports dropped 2.6 percent.
Published on 2016-03-22

Switzerland Trade Surplus Beats Expectations in January
Switzerland trade surplus increased to CHF3.51 billion in January of 2016 from CHF3.31 billion a year earlier and above market consensus, as imports fell more than exports.
Published on 2016-02-18

Switzerland Trade Surplus Widens in December
Switzerland trade surplus increased to CHF2.54 billion in December of 2015 from CHF1.45 billion a year earlier but below market consensus, as exports rose 1.9 percent while imports fell by 5.6 percent. For full year of 2015, trade surplus stood at CHF36.61 billion, the largest on record.
Published on 2016-01-26

Switzerland Trade Surplus Narrows in November
Switzerland trade surplus decreased to CHF 3.14 billion in November of 2015 from CHF 3.75 billion a year earlier and missing market consensus, as imports rose more than exports. 
Published on 2015-12-22

Switzerland Trade Surplus Hits Record High
Switzerland trade surplus widened to SF4.16 billion in October of 2015 from SF3.16 billion a year earlier and beating market consensus. It is the largest trade surplus on record, as imports fell more than exports.
Published on 2015-11-19

Switzerland Trade Surplus Rises in September
Switzerland trade surplus widened to SF3.05 billion in September of 2015 from SF2.42 billion a year earlier, as imports fell more than exports.
Published on 2015-10-20

Switzerland Trade Surplus Widens in August
Switzerland trade surplus increased to SF2.87 billion in August of 2015 from SF1.33 billion a year earlier, as imports fell more than exports.
Published on 2015-09-22

Switzerland Trade Surplus Narrows in July
Switzerland trade surplus decreased to SF3.74 billion in July of 2015 from SF3.89 billion a year earlier, as imports fell more than exports.
Published on 2015-08-20

Switzerland Trade Surplus Widens in June
Switzerland trade surplus increased to CHF 3.58 billion in June of 2015 from CHF 1.39 billion a year earlier, as exports rose 5.9 percent while imports fell 7.7 percent.
Published on 2015-07-21

Switzerland Trade Surplus at 6-Month High
Switzerland trade surplus increased to CHF3.43 billion in May of 2015 from CHF2.87 billion a year earlier and beating market forecasts. It is the largest surplus since November last year, as imports fell more than exports.
Published on 2015-06-18

Switzerland Trade Surplus Widens in April
Switzerland trade surplus increased to CHF2.86 billion in April of 2015 from CHF2.55 billion a year earlier and beating market forecasts, as imports fell more than exports.
Published on 2015-05-28

Switzerland Trade Surplus Increases in March
Switzerland trade surplus widened to CHF 2.52 billion in March of 2015 from CHF 2.07 billion a year earlier as exports grew more than imports.
Published on 2015-04-23

Switzerland Trade Surplus Widens in February
Switzerland trade surplus increased slightly to CHF 2.47 billion in February of 2015 from CHF 2.36 billion a year earlier as imports declined more than exports.
Published on 2015-03-19

Switzerland Trade Surplus Increases in January
Switzerland trade surplus widened to CHF 3.43 billion in January of 2015 from CHF 2.52 billion a year earlier as imports declined faster than exports.
Published on 2015-02-19

Switzerland Trade Surplus Widens in December
Switzerland trade surplus increased to CHF 1.51 billion in December of 2014 from CHF 0.43 billion a year earlier as exports surged 7.2 percent.
Published on 2015-02-03

Switzerland Trade Surplus Increases in November
Switzerland trade surplus widened to CHF 3.87 billion in November of 2014 from CHF 2.08 billion a year earlier, as imports declined at a faster pace than exports.
Published on 2014-12-18

Switzerland Trade Surplus Increases in October
Switzerland trade surplus widened to CHF 3.25 billion in October of 2014 from CHF 2.27 billion a year earlier, as exports reached a new monthly high and imports grew at a slower pace.
Published on 2014-11-20

Switzerland Trade Surplus Widens in September
Switzerland trade surplus widened to CHF 2.45 billion in September of 2014 from CHF 2.25 billion a year earlier, above market expectations, as exports expanded at a faster pace than imports.
Published on 2014-10-21

Switzerland Trade Surplus Falls from Record High
Switzerland trade surplus narrowed to CHF 1.39 billion in August of 2014 from CHF 1.91 billion in the same month a year earlier, as imports expanded at a faster pace than exports and below market expectations.
Published on 2014-09-18

Switzerland Trade Surplus Jumps to Record High
Switzerland trade surplus widened to CHF 3.98 billion in July of 2014 from a revised 1.41 billion in a month earlier and from CHF 2.52 billion in the previous year, touching a record high. Exports rose faster than imports driven by a surge in shipments of jewelry and chemical and pharmaceuticals products.
Published on 2014-08-21

Switzerland Trade Surplus Narrows in June
Swiss trade surplus shrank to CHF 1.38 billion in June of 2014, from a revised CHF 2.85 billion in the previous month and CHF 2.64 billion a year earlier. Imports rose faster than exports driven by a surge in purchases of medical products and chemicals.
Published on 2014-07-22

Swiss Trade Surplus Widens to 2-1/2 Year High
Switzerland’s trade surplus increased for the second straight month to CHF 2.8 billion in May of 2014 from CHF 2.2 billion a year earlier. It is the highest trade surplus since November of 2011, as imports fell at a faster pace than exports.
Published on 2014-06-24

Switzerland Trade Surplus Widens in April
Swiss trade surplus increased to CHF 2.43 billion in April of 2014 from CHF 1.55 billion a year earlier, as imports fell and exports rose slightly.
Published on 2014-05-27

Swiss Trade Surplus Narrows Further in March
The trade surplus decreased 10.6 percent in March of 2014 from the previous month to CHF 2.1 billion as imports rose at a higher pace than exports. Compared with a year earlier, the trade balance increased by 17.2 percent, driven by stronger sales of pharmaceuticals and chemicals products, and machinery to Europe and China.
Published on 2014-04-24

Swiss Trade Surplus Widens for the Second Straight Month
Switzerland’s trade surplus increased to CHF 2.6 billion, up from CHF 2.5 billion in the previous month and CHF 1.95 billion a year earlier, boosted by higher exports of chemicals and pharmaceuticals and the strongest growth in sales to China in three years.
Published on 2014-03-20

Swiss Trade Surplus Widens in January
In January of 2014, Switzerland’s trade surplus increased to CHF 2.59 billion, the highest surplus in the last eight months, boosted by higher exports. The chemicals and pharmaceuticals industry generated half of the export growth.
Published on 2014-02-20

Swiss Trade Surplus Narrows to 4-Year Low in December
In December, Switzerland's trade surplus narrowed to 0.5 billion Swiss francs, down from 2.1 billion registered in November as imports grew more than exports.
Published on 2014-02-06

Swiss Trade Surplus Narrows in November
In November, Switzerland's trade surplus narrowed to 2.1 billion Swiss francs, down from 2.3 billion registered in October. On an annual basis, exports fell and imports grew slightly.
Published on 2013-12-19

Swiss Trade Surplus Slightly Narrows in October
In October, Switzerland’s trade surplus amounted to 2.43 billion Swiss francs, down from 2.73 billion Swiss francs a year earlier. Imports slightly increased, while exports reported a 1.6 percent drop
Published on 2013-11-21

Swiss Trade Surplus Widens in September
In September, Switzerland’s trade surplus widened to 2.49 billion Swiss francs, up from 1.56 billion reported in September of 2012. The improvement is explained by a drop in imports, while exports rose 5.3 percent on an annual base.
Published on 2013-10-22

Swiss Trade Surplus Up YoY in August
In August, Switzerland's trade surplus widened to 1.85 billion Swiss francs, up from 1.56 billion registered in August of 2012. This improvement is due to falling imports, which decreased at a faster pace than exports.
Published on 2013-09-19

Swiss Trade Surplus Declines on Rising Imports in July
In July, Switzerland's trade surplus decreased to 2.38 billion Swiss francs from 2.82 billion in June and 2.77 billion in July of 2012. This fall is driven by rising imports, up at a faster pace than exports, driven by consumption goods purchases.
Published on 2013-08-22

Swiss Trade Surplus Widens in June
In June, Switzerland's trade surplus increased to 2.73 billion Swiss francs from 2.12 billion in May and 2.22 billion in June of 2012. This rise is driven by falling imports which decreased at a faster pace than exports.
Published on 2013-07-18

Swiss Trade Surplus Falls on Lower Exports in May
In May, Switzerland's trade surplus fell 12 percent yoy to 22.24 billion Swiss francs as exports decreased, with a particularly sharp decline in watches, pharmaceuticals and chemicals. Imports remained broadly stable.
Published on 2013-06-20

Swiss Trade Surplus Widens in April
Switzerland posted a merchandise trade surplus of 1.7 billion francs in April. Exports rose 6.9 percent yoy in April to 17.0 billion Swiss francs and imports were up 7.1 percent to 15.3 billion Swiss francs, according to the Federal Customs Office.
Published on 2013-06-14

Switzerland Trade Surplus Narrows in March
Swiss exports fell in March, dragged down by some ease of momentum in the watch and machinery sectors. Also, there were two fewer working days in the month. Overall, Switzerland ran a merchandise trade surplus of 1.7 billion Swiss francs in March.
Published on 2013-04-23

Switzerland Trade Surplus Narrows in February
Swiss exports fell in February as pharmaceuticals and machinery industries were hit by weaker global demand and strong Swiss franc. Exports from Switzerland fell by a real 5.3 percent year-on-year in February to 16.145 billion Swiss francs. Adjusted for one working day less than in February last year, exports were down 0.9 percent to 17.2 billion francs.
Published on 2013-03-21

Switzerland Trade Surplus Widens in January
Exports from Switzerland rose by a real 3.8 percent year-on-year in January to 16.738 billion Swiss francs, the Federal Customs Office said on Thursday. Overall Switzerland ran a merchandise trade surplus of 2,126 million Swiss francs in January.
Published on 2013-02-21

Switzerland Posts Trade Surplus in November
Switzerland's trade surplus slightly increased to 2.9 billion Swiss francs, the second largest of the year, the Federal Customs Administration reported.
Published on 2012-12-20

Swiss Trade Surplus Widens in October
Switzerland's trade surplus widened in October due to a fall in imports, the Federal Customs Administration reported.
Published on 2012-12-12

Swiss Trade Surplus Narrows in April
Switzerland's trade surplus fell unexpectedly in April due to a fall in exports, the Federal Customs Administration reported.
Published on 2012-05-24

Swiss Trade Surplus Widens in February
Switzerland's trade surplus reached 2.7 billion francs in February, up from the 1.6 billion francs in January, with the watch industry leading export growth.
Published on 2012-03-22

Swiss Exports Declines in December
Exports from Switzerland fell in December, hurt by turmoil in the Euro Zone which slashed demand for Swiss goods and drove the franc currency to unfavorably strong levels as investors looked for a safe place to park their money.
Published on 2012-02-02

Swiss Trade Surplus Rises In November
The Swiss trade surplus hit CHF 3 billion in November, the second largest on record, up from CHF 2.16 billion during October.
Published on 2011-12-20

Swiss Trade Surplus Wides in October
Switzerland's trade surplus widened in October to CHF 2.2 billion from CHF 1.9 billion a month earlier, data from the Federal Customs Administration showed on November 22nd.
Published on 2011-11-22

Switzerland's Trade Surplus Widens in September
Switzerland's trade surplus increased to CHF 1.85 billion in September from CHF 808 million in August as exports improved, data from the Federal Customs Administration showed on September 20.
Published on 2011-10-20

Swiss Trade Surplus Narrows In August
Switzerland's trade surplus narrowed in August due to a sharp fall in exports, data from the Federal Customs Administration showed on September 20.
Published on 2011-09-20

Swiss Trade Surplus Widens In July
Switzerland's trade surplus widened in July despite a drop in exports, data from the Federal Customs Administration showed on August 23.
Published on 2011-08-24

Swiss Exports Stable in June
Swiss exporters continue to suffer under the strong franc, with exports up only 0.4 per cent last month compared with the same period in 2010.
Published on 2011-07-22

Swiss Exports Rises in May
Swiss exports increased in May amid strong demand from Asia and another strong uptick in watch sales, but prices for exported goods continued to drop during the period due to the strong franc.
Published on 2011-06-23

Swiss Exports Record Strong Growth In February
Switzerland's exports continued to record robust growth in February, fueled by surging demand for its watches and machinery, data showed Tuesday.
Published on 2011-03-22

Swiss Exports Rises in January
Switzerland's exports recorded robust growth in January, fueled by surging demand from Germany, China and the U.S., data showed on February 22.
Published on 2011-02-23

Swiss Exports Holds Up in December
Switzerland's exporters defied the record-strength of the Swiss franc in December for another month as Asian and Latin American countries bought more Swiss products.
Published on 2011-02-03

Swiss Exports Rises in November
Swiss exports increased in November, driven by strong Asian and emerging market demand for watches and industrial goods, with the strong Swiss franc having only a muted impact.
Published on 2010-12-23

Swiss Trade Surplus Increases in October
Swiss exports rose in October despite the strong franc as Asian consumers and companies kept buying Swiss watches and machines.
Published on 2010-11-19

Switzerland Posts Record Trade Surplus in July
Switzerland posted a record trade surplus in July and although the pace of export growth slowed, the economy is expected to maintain momentum in the third quarter.
Published on 2010-08-21

Swiss Exports Rise in May
Swiss exports rose in May, data showed on Tuesday, defying a rally by the franc against the euro and indicating that the Alpine state's economy could stomach a stronger currency.
Published on 2010-06-22

Swiss Trade Surplus Rises In March
Swiss exports saw a marked improvement in the first quarter of 2010, government data Thursday showed, in spite of a rising local currency.
Published on 2010-04-22

Swiss Exports Show More Signs of Recovery
Swiss exports rose on the month in November as foreign demand improved in most sectors, adding to signs that recovery of the Alpine economy is gaining traction.
Published on 2009-12-22

Swiss Trade Surplus Shrinks In August
The Federal Customs Administration said Switzerland's trade surplus stood at CHF 1.79 billion in August, down from CHF 2.21 billion surplus in July, revised from CHF 2.35 billion reported initially.
Published on 2009-09-22

Swiss Foreign Trade Still in Doldrums
Switzerland’s foreign trade in July remained in the doldrums after a sharp drop in the first half of the year. Imports were down 14 percent in real terms, compared to last year, and a little lower than in June 2009.
Published on 2009-08-20

Swiss Exports Suffer a Record Tumble
Switzerland's exports suffered a fall of nearly a quarter in June, continuing a trend that has wiped out three years of trade growth.
Published on 2009-07-21