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India exported USD 1.51 bn to Switzerland in 2024, led by HS 29, and imported USD 21.52 bn. Here are the documents, the gateways and how SSL moves your cargo on the India side.

  • AgreementIndia-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA)
  • CurrencyCHF Fr.
  • Time−4h30 to −3h30 vs IST
  • CapitalBern
  • AccessLandlocked
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  • Road
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  1. Road leg in India to the gateway, SSL fleet · Road
  2. Air leg to Switzerland · Air

Road in India, then sea or air onward

Exports from India
USD 1.51 bn
Imports into India
USD 21.52 bn
Trade partner rank
#13

Happiness, on this lane, is the buyer in Bern whose goods arrive on the promised day, and the shipper in India who never has to chase.

At a glance

Region
Europe & Central AsiaWestern Europe
Income group
High incomeWorld Bank
Currency
CHFSwiss franc
Languages
French, Swiss German, Italian+1 more
Capital
Bern
Time
−4h30 to −3h30 vs ISTUTC+01:00, UTC+02:00
Access
Landlocked
Trade partner rank
#132.03% of India's trade

Trade agreements: Preferential access under: India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA). Sources: World Bank country classification; ISO 4217 and languages via mledoze/countries; IANA time zones; agreements per India Briefing FTA tracker and Invest India.

Ship from India to Switzerland

USD 1.51 bnIndia's exports to Switzerland, 2024 (FOB)
0.35%of India's exports to the world
USD 23.03 bntwo-way trade, 2024
India's top exports to Switzerland, 2024
  1. HS 29 Organic chemicals USD 597.2 mn40%
  2. HS 71 Natural, cultured pearls USD 491.6 mn33%
  3. HS 84 Machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors USD 65.2 mn4%
  4. HS 27 Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation USD 43.1 mn3%
  5. HS 90 Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical… USD 29.9 mn2%

Gateways in Switzerland

Seaports: Landlocked: sea cargo moves through a neighbouring country's port.

Airports: Geneva International Airport (GVA) · Zürich Airport (ZRH)

OurAirports: large (else medium) airports with scheduled service and an IATA code. Direct service from India NOT verified.

Transit time

No public port-to-port benchmark is published here yet. We do not guess one: our desk gives you the current sailing or flight time with the quote.

Source: UN Comtrade, 2024. India as reporter; exports FOB, imports CIF; general trade, all modes; HS 2022 (H6) chapters. Retrieved 29 Sep 2026.

Import from Switzerland to India

USD 21.52 bnIndia's imports from Switzerland, 2024 (CIF)
93%of the two-way trade is India buying
India's top imports from Switzerland, 2024
  1. HS 71 Natural, cultured pearls USD 19.19 bn89%
  2. HS 84 Machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors USD 521.8 mn2%
  3. HS 90 Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical… USD 393.3 mn2%
  4. HS 91 Clocks and watches and parts thereof USD 329.4 mn2%
  5. HS 85 Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof USD 235.1 mn1%

On arrival in India the importer files a bill of entry on ICEGATE; customs assesses basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST on the assessable value. To pay the lower rate under India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA), the importer must hold origin proof and answer CAROTAR 2020 origin checks. Read the import guide →

How SSL moves it

Road in India, then sea or air onward

India leg: by road to the Indian gateway

SSL's fleet moves your cargo by road to and from India's ports and airports.

International leg. The air leg, or the sea leg through a neighbouring country's port, is arranged by our desk, and our desk arranges customs clearance.

Ask our desk for a quote Email the desk

Outside India? Email (corporatesales@sslpl.in) is the easiest way for our desk to reply across time zones. WhatsApp +91 75062 45557 works too.

Documents

General guidance: verify every shipment with your customs broker and the current DGFT and CBIC notifications.

IEC
An Importer-Exporter Code from DGFT is needed for any commercial shipment to or from Switzerland. Guide →
HS code
Classify every line under the HS nomenclature; India's largest export chapter to Switzerland in 2024 was HS 29. The 8-digit ITC(HS) code goes on the shipping bill. Guide →
Incoterms
Switzerland is landlocked, so the multimodal terms (FCA, CPT, CIP, DAP) fit better than FOB or CIF, which are for sea legs only. Guide →
Certificate of origin
Preferential CoO available under: India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) Guide →

Questions about shipping between India and Switzerland

Does India have a free trade agreement with Switzerland?
Yes. Goods can qualify for preferential duty under India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA), provided they meet the rules of origin and carry a preferential certificate of origin. Source: India Briefing FTA tracker / Invest India, 2026.
What does India export to Switzerland?
India exported USD 1.51 bn of goods to Switzerland in 2024. The largest chapters were HS 29 organic chemicals (USD 597.2 mn), HS 71 natural, cultured pearls (USD 491.6 mn), HS 84 machinery and mechanical appliances, bo… (USD 65.2 mn). That is 0.35% of India's exports to the world. Source: UN Comtrade, India as reporter, 2024, exports FOB.
What does India import from Switzerland?
India imported USD 21.52 bn from Switzerland in 2024, mainly HS 71 natural, cultured pearls (USD 19.19 bn), HS 84 machinery and mechanical appliances, bo… (USD 521.8 mn), HS 90 optical, photographic, cinematographic,… (USD 393.3 mn). To claim a lower agreement rate on these goods, the importer needs origin proof under CAROTAR 2020. Source: UN Comtrade, India as reporter, 2024, imports CIF.
How big is India-Switzerland trade?
Two-way goods trade between India and Switzerland was USD 23.03 bn in 2024, 2.03% of India's total, which ranks Switzerland number 13 among India's trading partners. India imports more than it exports on this lane. Source: UN Comtrade, India as reporter, 2024.
How long does shipping from India to Switzerland take?
No public port-to-port benchmark for India to Switzerland is published on this page yet. Our desk confirms the current sailing or flight time for your cargo when it quotes. Source: SSL global dataset, 29 Sep 2026.
What certificate of origin do I need to export to Switzerland?
A preferential certificate of origin under India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) lets the buyer in Switzerland claim the lower duty; both kinds are issued through the DGFT e-CoO platform (coo.dgft.gov.in). Check the buyer's letter of credit or import rules for the exact form. Source: DGFT, 2026.
What is the time difference between India and Switzerland?
Bern runs at UTC+01:00, UTC+02:00 in 2026, which is −4h30 to −3h30 vs IST. Plan calls and cut-offs with our desk in IST; we reply by email across time zones. Source: IANA time-zone database, 2026.
Does Safe & Secure Logistics clear customs for Switzerland shipments?
Yes. Our desk arranges clearance for your shipment, or works with your own broker, while SSL's fleet runs the road leg in India. Our desk shares the operator's licence and documents for your shipment on request. Source: SSL site facts, 29 Sep 2026.

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Data: UN Comtrade 2024 · retrieved 29 Sep 2026. Company figures appear only where sourced from SSL's own register.

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