--- title: "Shipping between India and Switzerland: trade · SSL" description: "India-Switzerland trade in 2024: exports USD 1.5 B, imports USD 21.5 B (UN Comtrade). Documents, gateways and SSL's road leg in India." url: https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/switzerland/ canonical: https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/switzerland/ updated: 2026-11-11 lang: en-IN publisher: Safe & Secure Logistics Private Limited --- Europe & Central Asia · CH # India and Switzerland India exported USD 1.5 B to Switzerland in 2024, led by HS 29, and imported USD 21.5 B. 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 [Get a quote for Switzerland](https://safeandsecure.in/ship/quote/?to=CH&service=international-air) [How exporting works](https://safeandsecure.in/global/guides/export-procedure-india/) - Road - Air 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 1.5 B **Imports into India**: USD 21.5 B **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 1.5 B** India's exports to Switzerland, 2024 (FOB) **0.35%** of India's exports to the world **USD 23 B** two-way trade, 2024 India's top exports to Switzerland, 2024 1. HS 29 [Organic chemicals](https://safeandsecure.in/global/commodities/29/) **USD 597.2 M** 40% 2. HS 71 [Natural, cultured pearls](https://safeandsecure.in/global/commodities/71/) **USD 491.6 M** 33% 3. HS 84 [Machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors](https://safeandsecure.in/global/commodities/84/) **USD 65.2 M** 4% 4. HS 27 [Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation](https://safeandsecure.in/global/commodities/27/) **USD 43.1 M** 3% 5. HS 90 [Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical…](https://safeandsecure.in/global/commodities/90/) **USD 29.9 M** 2% ### 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 By road to Nhava Sheva (JNPT), then by sea to a neighbouring port and on by road, or by air from Delhi. One desk accountable end to end. Our desk gives you the current sailing or flight time for your cargo and your date 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 21.5 B** India'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](https://safeandsecure.in/global/commodities/71/) **USD 19.2 B** 89% 2. HS 84 [Machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors](https://safeandsecure.in/global/commodities/84/) **USD 521.8 M** 2% 3. HS 90 [Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical…](https://safeandsecure.in/global/commodities/90/) **USD 393.3 M** 2% 4. HS 91 Clocks and watches and parts thereof **USD 329.4 M** 2% 5. HS 85 [Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof](https://safeandsecure.in/global/commodities/85/) **USD 235.1 M** 1% 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 →](https://safeandsecure.in/global/guides/import-procedure-india/) ## 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](https://safeandsecure.in/ship/quote/?to=CH&service=international-air) [Email the desk](mailto:corporatesales@sslpl.in?subject=Freight%20enquiry%3A%20India%20to%20Switzerland) 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 →](https://safeandsecure.in/global/guides/importer-exporter-code-iec/) **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 →](https://safeandsecure.in/global/guides/documents-checklist/) **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 →](https://safeandsecure.in/global/guides/incoterms-2020/) **Certificate of origin**: Preferential CoO available under: India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) [Guide →](https://safeandsecure.in/global/guides/documents-checklist/) ## 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 1.5 B of goods to Switzerland in 2024. The largest chapters were HS 29 organic chemicals (USD 597.2 M), HS 71 natural, cultured pearls (USD 491.6 M), HS 84 machinery and mechanical appliances, bo… (USD 65.2 M). 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 21.5 B from Switzerland in 2024, mainly HS 71 natural, cultured pearls (USD 19.2 B), HS 84 machinery and mechanical appliances, bo… (USD 521.8 M), HS 90 optical, photographic, cinematographic,… (USD 393.3 M). 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 B 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?** By road to Nhava Sheva (JNPT), then by sea to a neighbouring port and on by road, or by air from Delhi. One desk accountable end to end. Our desk confirms the current sailing or flight time for your cargo and your date 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. ## Keep exploring - [Europe & Central Asia: all countries →](https://safeandsecure.in/global/regions/europe-and-central-asia/) - [India ↔ Russia](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/russia/) - [India ↔ Germany](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/germany/) - [India ↔ Netherlands](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/netherlands/) - [India ↔ United Kingdom](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/united-kingdom/) - [India ↔ Italy](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/italy/) - [India ↔ France](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/france/) - [Trade guides](https://safeandsecure.in/global/guides/) - [World movement map](https://safeandsecure.in/global/) Data: UN Comtrade 2024 · retrieved 29 Sep 2026. Company figures appear only where sourced from SSL's own register. --- Source: https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/switzerland/ (the HTML page is the record; this markdown twin was generated from it on 2026-11-11). Publisher: Safe & Secure Logistics Private Limited, https://safeandsecure.in/. Figures and their periods: https://safeandsecure.in/facts/