The economic and commercial relations between Finland and Switzerland are of long standing and well developed. The foreign trade volume is levelled at around one billion Swiss Francs. The main imports from Switzerland are: machines and electronics, chemical products, metals and metal products, watches and instruments, textiles. Main Finnish exports to Switzerland are: Machines and electronics, paper, chemical products, agricultural produce, metals and metal products.

The relations between the EU (incl. Finland) and Switzerland are mostly based on bilateral agreements. For more information see the Website of the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs.

With its excellent business know how, highly trained personnel, social stability and favourable situation in the middle of Europe, Switzerland is an ideal Business Location. Different regions and cantons offer attractive conditions for foreign companies wishing to establish a business in Switzerland.

The Commercial Section of the Embassy can be contacted in any matter concerning trade. If you are looking for a suitable partner or only for an address of a Swiss firm, we are here to help you.
Phone +358 (0)9 622 95 00, Fax +358 (0)9 622 95 050
Email:  paeivi.laihinen@eda.admin.ch  

Extensive information on Swiss trade matters you can get from Business Network Switzerland, the joint organisation of the bodies in charge of Swiss foreign trade:  www.osec.ch

Both in Finland and in Switzerland, there are trade associations in the form of business clubs which also are supporting the trade and business relations between the two countries:

Sveitsiläis-suomalainen kauppayhdistys ry

PL 190
FIN-00120 Helsinki
E-Mail:  handel@sveitsi.fi

Handelskammer Finnland-Schweiz 

Kauppakamari Suomi-Sveitsi
Dufourstrasse 147
CH-8008 Zürich
Tel: +41 (0)44 350 57 70
Fax: +41 (0)44 350 57 71
 sekretariat@handelskammer-fin.ch  
 www.handelskammer-fin.ch  

Finnische Handelsgilde Zürich 

Secretariat: Frau Jenni Koskinen
c/o Metsä Group Schweiz AG
Finnforest
Wiesenstrasse 7-9
Postfach 1423
CH-8032 Zürich
Switzerland 
Tel.: +41 (0)44 387 80 44
Fax: +41 (0)44 387 80 45 
 www.fintrade.ch

Detailed Information on trade fairs held in Switzerland can be obtained from the online calendar at the web-site of Business Network Switzerland (OSEC):  www.osec.ch     

Some companies/individuals use Switzerland as a base for dubious business practices. If you have doubts about alleged Swiss business partners or offers you receive, please consult the webpage "Combatting Unfair competition" first.

If the webpage does not give you enough answers, please contact the nearest Swiss Embassy or Consulate.