Goods imports in Switzerland
Switzerland: Goods imports was 508.08 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
508.08 billion BoP, current US$
Change on year
up 36.9%
World rank
14th
of 200 countries
All-time high
508.08 billion BoP, current US$
in 2025
All-time low
22.71 billion BoP, current US$
in 1977
Years of data
49
1977–2025
Goods imports in Switzerland, 1977–2025
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
In 2025, goods imports in Switzerland stood at 508.08 billion BoP, current US$. That is the highest value across all 49 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 36.9% on the previous year and up 104.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, goods imports in Switzerland peaked at 508.08 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 22.71 billion BoP, current US$, in 1977.
Switzerland ranks 14th of 200 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Goods imports in Switzerland, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 22.71 billion BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1978 | 31.01 billion BoP, current US$ | +36.6% |
| 1979 | 38.73 billion BoP, current US$ | +24.9% |
| 1980 | 46.96 billion BoP, current US$ | +21.3% |
| 1981 | 42.49 billion BoP, current US$ | -9.5% |
| 1982 | 39.29 billion BoP, current US$ | -7.5% |
| 1983 | 39.99 billion BoP, current US$ | +1.8% |
| 1984 | 38.51 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.7% |
| 1985 | 39.39 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.3% |
| 1986 | 54.29 billion BoP, current US$ | +37.9% |
| 1987 | 61.62 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.5% |
| 1988 | 68.36 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.9% |
| 1989 | 70.75 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.5% |
| 1990 | 85.19 billion BoP, current US$ | +20.4% |
| 1991 | 78.84 billion BoP, current US$ | -7.5% |
| 1992 | 80.13 billion BoP, current US$ | +1.6% |
| 1993 | 73.83 billion BoP, current US$ | -7.9% |
| 1994 | 79.28 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.4% |
| 1995 | 93.88 billion BoP, current US$ | +18.4% |
| 1996 | 93.67 billion BoP, current US$ | -0.2% |
| 1997 | 92.30 billion BoP, current US$ | -1.5% |
| 1998 | 92.85 billion BoP, current US$ | +0.6% |
| 1999 | 90.94 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.1% |
| 2000 | 93.63 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.9% |
| 2001 | 95.43 billion BoP, current US$ | +1.9% |
| 2002 | 95.39 billion BoP, current US$ | -0.0% |
| 2003 | 109.83 billion BoP, current US$ | +15.1% |
| 2004 | 123.50 billion BoP, current US$ | +12.4% |
| 2005 | 142.96 billion BoP, current US$ | +15.8% |
| 2006 | 157.95 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.5% |
| 2007 | 183.50 billion BoP, current US$ | +16.2% |
| 2008 | 225.31 billion BoP, current US$ | +22.8% |
| 2009 | 204.20 billion BoP, current US$ | -9.4% |
| 2010 | 242.65 billion BoP, current US$ | +18.8% |
| 2011 | 315.88 billion BoP, current US$ | +30.2% |
| 2012 | 291.81 billion BoP, current US$ | -7.6% |
| 2013 | 318.81 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.3% |
| 2014 | 272.91 billion BoP, current US$ | -14.4% |
| 2015 | 248.54 billion BoP, current US$ | -8.9% |
| 2016 | 265.23 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.7% |
| 2017 | 264.24 billion BoP, current US$ | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 273.44 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.5% |
| 2019 | 271.48 billion BoP, current US$ | -0.7% |
| 2020 | 289.98 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.8% |
| 2021 | 322.25 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.1% |
| 2022 | 355.69 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.4% |
| 2023 | 363.79 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.3% |
| 2024 | 371.21 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.0% |
| 2025 | 508.08 billion BoP, current US$ | +36.9% |
Switzerland compared with similar countries
- Switzerland's 508.08 billion BoP, current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 45.20 billion BoP, current US$, 11.2× the median. (72 countries reporting)
- Switzerland's 508.08 billion BoP, current US$ is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 58.51 billion BoP, current US$, 8.7× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 30.82 billion BoP, current US$ | 22.71 billion BoP, current US$ | 38.73 billion BoP, current US$ | 3 |
| 1980s | 50.16 billion BoP, current US$ | 38.51 billion BoP, current US$ | 70.75 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 86.09 billion BoP, current US$ | 73.83 billion BoP, current US$ | 93.88 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 143.17 billion BoP, current US$ | 93.63 billion BoP, current US$ | 225.31 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 276.50 billion BoP, current US$ | 242.65 billion BoP, current US$ | 318.81 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 368.50 billion BoP, current US$ | 289.98 billion BoP, current US$ | 508.08 billion BoP, current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Switzerland
- 11 Italy 596.71 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 12 South Korea 580.87 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 13 Canada 577.43 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 15 Spain 498.72 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 16 Singapore 475.45 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 17 Poland 405.77 billion BoP, current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for Switzerland
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 0.6894 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 1.2 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 25.32 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0243 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 2,784 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled -12.29 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 88.67 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.0118 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -1,351 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 18.29 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is goods imports in Switzerland?
- Goods imports in Switzerland was 508.08 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest goods imports recorded in Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 508.08 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest goods imports recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was 22.71 billion BoP, current US$ in 1977.
- How does Switzerland rank for goods imports?
- Switzerland ranks 14th out of 200 countries with data for 2025.
- Is goods imports rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 104.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Switzerland data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Goods imports (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imports of goods occur when there are changes in the economic ownership of goods from non-residents to residents of the compiling economy, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.