Swiss Balance of Trade

A monetary-based measurement of the difference between exports and imports. Switzerland Balance of Trade is calculated by the Swiss Customs Administration. Exports surpassing imports means a surplus and is healthy for the economy. Imports being more than exports is regarded as a deficit.

Swiss Balance of Trade

Swiss Balance of Trade rose on a monthly basis for May 2017 by 73.49% compared to previous month’s value. Results were reported at CHF 3.40 billion, surpassing previous month’s values of CHF 1.96 billion and beating expectations of CHF 2.44 billion. Balance of Trade in Switzerland peaked at an all-time high point of CHF 4.77 billion in January of 2017 and hit rock-bottom at CHF -1.48 billion in August of 1989.