Switzerland
Switzerland at a glance
Population
As of: 2025
Trade volume
As of: 2025
GDP growth
As of: 2025
Bringing Switzerland and Bavaria together
Services of our economic representation
Market entry
We support Bavarian companies in entering the market and in developing initial business opportunities, customer relationships and projects in Switzerland.
Network building
We connect companies with relevant partners in Switzerland through targeted networking activities and events.
Location information on Switzerland
We help identify suitable regions, business conditions and relevant contacts in Switzerland.
Support for business establishment projects in Bavaria
We support Swiss companies that wish to establish a presence in Bavaria.
Do you have any questions? Do not hesitate to contact us!
Facts and figures about Switzerland
Switzerland is one of Europe’s leading business locations and an important trading partner for Bavaria. The Swiss economy is highly international, innovative, productive and characterized by strong purchasing power. The national currency is the Swiss Franc (CHF). Thanks to its central location in Europe, Switzerland has close economic ties with its neighboring countries and plays an important role in international trade.
Trade relations between Bavaria and Switzerland
*in millions of euros
Exports from Bavaria to Switzerland | *Imports from Switzerland to Bavaria
How is Switzerland’s economy structured?
Switzerland’s economy is highly diversified and export-oriented. Key sectors include industry, financial and insurance services, trade and knowledge-based services.
Strong innovation capabilities and a focus on research and development characterize the country’s economic landscape.
Switzerland also has highly competitive industrial clusters in chemicals, pharmaceuticals, precision engineering, medical technology and food production.
The country's federal structure, with economically strong cantons and specialized regional clusters, further contributes to the location's competitiveness.
What business opportunities does Switzerland offer?
Switzerland offers business opportunities across numerous industries and is one of Europe’s strongest consumer markets.
The continued expansion of infrastructure creates opportunities for both large industrial companies and specialized SMEs.
Suppliers particularly benefit from opportunities in chemicals, pharmaceuticals, medical technology, food production and precision engineering.
Further opportunities arise in healthcare and sustainable energy solutions.
Although not an EU member, Switzerland is partially integrated into the EU single market through more than 100 bilateral agreements Agreement between Switzerland and the EU.
What are the economic relations with Bavaria and Germany?
Bavaria and Switzerland share long-standing and close economic ties. Switzerland is one of Bavaria’s most important trading partners in Europe.
The strong economic interdependence is evident in bilateral trade as well as in reciprocal investments and corporate establishments.
Around 200 Swiss companies have established subsidiaries or production facilities in Bavaria. Conversely, approximately 4,700 Bavarian companies are active in Switzerland, more than 400 maintain local branches and almost 50 operate production sites.
Bavaria and Switzerland collaborate closely in scientific and technological fields, thereby fostering the exchange of knowledge and innovation. One example of this is the partnership between the Bavarian Academic Center for Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe (BAYHOST) and ETH Zurich. This cooperation focuses on the development of sustainable energy projects.
Geographical, linguistic and cultural proximity further facilitates economic exchange.
„Bavaria and Switzerland stand for innovation, competitiveness and economic excellence. We connect businesses, foster cross-border exchange and support sustainable economic cooperation.“
