Switzerland-Cuba Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $48.22M total volume •Switzerland deficit: $48.22M

SwitzerlandCuba

$0

Exports (2023)

CubaSwitzerland

$48.22M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$48.22M

Deficit for Switzerland

Total Trade

$48.22M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Switzerland and Cuba. 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-Cuba commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

SwitzerlandCuba Exports

$0
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
Infinity% top product
1Paper and paperboard: folding cartons, boxes and cases, of non-corrugated paper or paperboard
$2.41M
Infinity% of exports
2Wrist-watches: whether or not incorporating a stop-watch facility, with automatic winding
$958,628
Infinity% of exports
3Wrist-watches: electrically operated, with or without a stop-watch, (other than those of heading no. 9101) with mechanical display only
$384,535
Infinity% of exports
4Tools: for working in the hand, with self-contained electric motor: drills of all kinds
$237,003
Infinity% of exports
5Machinery: for cleaning or drying bottles or other containers
$227,376
Infinity% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Switzerland's export portfolio to Cuba demonstrates strategic specialization, with paper and paperboard: folding cartons, boxes and cases, of non-corrugated paper or paperboard representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

CubaSwitzerland Imports

$48.22M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
88.2% concentration
1Cigars, cheroots and cigarillos: containing tobacco including the weight of every band, wrapper or attachment thereto
$42.54M
88.2% of imports
2Rum and other spirits obtained by distilling fermented sugar-cane products
$2.06M
4.3% of imports
3Stones: rubies, sapphires and emeralds, worked (other than simply sawn or roughly shaped), not strung, mounted or set
$1.74M
3.6% of imports
4Crustaceans: frozen, rock lobsters and other sea crawfish (Palinurus spp., Panulirus spp., Jasus spp.), in shell or not, smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking: in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water
$400,734
0.8% of imports
5Coffee: not roasted or decaffeinated
$391,214
0.8% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Switzerland's import pattern from Cuba reveals significant dependencyin cigars, cheroots and cigarillos: containing tobacco including the weight of every band, wrapper or attachment thereto, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Switzerland demonstrates competitive strength in exportingpaper and paperboard: folding cartons, boxes and cases, of non-corrugated paper or paperboard to Cuba, leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 5+ Categories
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Trade Complementarity

The bilateral relationship showsmoderatecomplementarity, with each country specializing in different sectors.

Specialized Exchange
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Growth Potential

The $48.22M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Switzerland-Cuba Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $48.22 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Switzerland maintains a deficit of $48.22 million
  • Export Focus: Switzerland's primary exports include paper and paperboard: folding cartons, boxes and cases, of non-corrugated paper or paperboard, wrist-watches: whether or not incorporating a stop-watch facility, with automatic winding, wrist-watches: electrically operated, with or without a stop-watch, (other than those of heading no. 9101) with mechanical display only
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Cuba include cigars, cheroots and cigarillos: containing tobacco including the weight of every band, wrapper or attachment thereto, rum and other spirits obtained by distilling fermented sugar-cane products, stones: rubies, sapphires and emeralds, worked (other than simply sawn or roughly shaped), not strung, mounted or set

Strategic Trade Indicators

Trade IntensityHigh
Export DiversificationConcentrated
Trade Balance HealthImbalanced

📈 Market Position: This bilateral trade relationship represents an important regional 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 $48.22M 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 paper and paperboard: folding cartons, boxes and cases, of non-corrugated paper or paperboard.

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

1

Comparative Advantage

Switzerland's specialization in paper and paperboard: folding cartons, boxes and cases, of non-corrugated paper or paperboardcomplements Cuba's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in cigars, cheroots and cigarillos: containing tobacco including the weight of every band, wrapper or attachment thereto.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $48.22M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $48.22M 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

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Trade Volume Impact

The $48.22 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
🏭

Industrial Integration

Trade flows in paper and paperboard: folding cartons, boxes and cases, of non-corrugated paper or paperboard and cigars, cheroots and cigarillos: containing tobacco including the weight of every band, wrapper or attachment thereto demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Switzerland's trade deficit of $48.22 million impacts its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Import Dependency

Strategic Future Outlook

🚀Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in wrist-watches: whether or not incorporating a stop-watch facility, with automatic winding present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on cigars, cheroots and cigarillos: containing tobacco including the weight of every band, wrapper or attachment thereto, new product categories offer potential for trade expansion.

⚠️Risk Factors

Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
High trade imbalance may create supply chain risks
Market Competition
Global competition in paper and paperboard: folding cartons, boxes and cases, of non-corrugated paper or paperboard may affect future market positioning.

🎯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 Cuba represents a total trade volume of $48.22 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for Switzerland, with imports exceeding exportsby $48.22 million.

Export Strengths

Switzerland's exports to Cuba total $0.00, with competitive advantages in paper and paperboard: folding cartons, boxes and cases, of non-corrugated paper or paperboard, representing $2.41M orInfinity% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Cuba amount to $48.22 million, highlighting economic interdependence in cigars, cheroots and cigarillos: containing tobacco including the weight of every band, wrapper or attachment thereto, with Cigars, cheroots and cigarillos: containing tobacco including the weight of every band, wrapper or attachment thereto comprising88.2% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade deficit indicates Switzerland's strategic sourcing from Cuba. 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