Switzerland-China Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023
Complete trade statistics: $65.13B total volume •Switzerland surplus: $26.57B
Switzerland → China
$45.85B
Exports (2023)
China → Switzerland
$19.28B
Imports (2023)
Trade Balance
$26.57B
Surplus for Switzerland
Total Trade
$65.13B
Combined Volume
Trade Flow Visualization
Direct trade relationship between Switzerland and China. Green line shows exports from Switzerland, red line shows imports.
Detailed Product Trade Analysis
Comprehensive breakdown of trade flows by product category, revealing the specialized nature of the Switzerland-China commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.
Switzerland → China Exports
Export Market Intelligence
🎯 Strategic Export Focus
Switzerland's export portfolio to China demonstrates strong diversification across multiple sectors, with metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder) representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.
China → Switzerland Imports
Import Dependency Profile
📦 Import Strategy Analysis
Switzerland's import pattern from China reveals significant dependencyin automatic data processing machines: portable, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a display, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.
Competitive Trade Position Analysis
Market Leadership
Switzerland demonstrates competitive strength in exportingmetals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder) to China, leveraging comparative advantages.
Trade Complementarity
The bilateral relationship showsmoderatecomplementarity, with each country specializing in different sectors.
Growth Potential
The $65.13B trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.
Executive Summary: Switzerland-China Trade Relationship
Key Trade Highlights 2023
- Total Trade Volume: $65.13 billionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
- Trade Balance: Switzerland maintains a surplus of $26.57 billion
- Export Focus: Switzerland's primary exports include metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder), 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 sale, wrist-watches: whether or not incorporating a stop-watch facility, with automatic winding
- Import Dependencies: Key imports from China include automatic data processing machines: portable, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a display, telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks, communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data, including switching and routing apparatus
Strategic Trade Indicators
📈 Market Position: This bilateral trade relationship represents one of the world's largest trade partnerships, with complementary economic strengths driving sustained commercial exchange.
Historical Trade Analysis & Economic Context
Trade Evolution Timeline
2019-2023: Recent Trends
Current trade volume of $65.13B represents the culmination of evolving bilateral commercial relationships, influenced by global supply chain shifts and changing economic priorities.
2015-2019: Growth Period
Sustained expansion in bilateral trade driven by complementary economic structures, with Switzerland leveraging its comparative advantages in metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder).
2010-2015: Foundation Building
Establishment of modern trade frameworks and reduction of barriers, facilitating increased commercial exchange and investment flows between the two economies.
Pre-2010: Early Development
Initial stages of bilateral trade relationship development, with focus on traditional export-import patterns and gradual market integration.
Key Economic Drivers
Comparative Advantage
Switzerland's specialization in metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder)complements China's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.
Supply Chain Integration
Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in automatic data processing machines: portable, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a display.
Market Access & Trade Policy
Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $65.13B bilateral relationship.
Trade Pattern Insights
Trade Relationship Outlook
The $65.13B bilateral trade volume positions this relationship for continued growth, supported by technological advancement, evolving consumer preferences, and strengthening economic ties. Key opportunities lie in expanding cooperation in emerging sectors while managing potential supply chain vulnerabilities.
Economic Impact & Strategic Outlook
Economic Impact Assessment
Trade Volume Impact
The $65.13 billion bilateral trade volume represents a major economic driverfor both economies.
Industrial Integration
Trade flows in metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder) and automatic data processing machines: portable, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a display demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.
Trade Balance Effects
Switzerland's trade surplus of $26.57 billion strengthens its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.
Strategic Future Outlook
🚀Growth Opportunities
⚠️Risk Factors
🎯Strategic Recommendations
- Strengthen cooperation in high-value sectors beyond current trade patterns
- Develop alternative supply chains to reduce dependency risks
- Explore joint ventures in emerging technology sectors
- Enhance trade facilitation and reduce transaction costs
Market Position & Competitive Summary
The bilateral trade relationship between Switzerland and China represents a total trade volume of $65.13 billion in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Switzerland, with exports exceeding importsby $26.57 billion.
Export Strengths
Switzerland's exports to China total $45.85 billion, with competitive advantages in metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder), representing $28.69B or62.6% of bilateral exports.
Import Dependencies
Imports from China amount to $19.28 billion, highlighting economic interdependence in automatic data processing machines: portable, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a display, with Automatic data processing machines: portable, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a display comprising6.3% of total imports.
The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade surplus indicates Switzerland's competitive position in this bilateral relationship. This partnership is characterized by complementary trade flows, with each country specializing in different product categories based on their respective economic strengths, industrial capabilities, and position in global value chains.
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Data Source: CEPII BACI (Base pour l'Analyse du Commerce International) • Last Updated: January 2025 • Coverage: 1995-2023