Coffee · importers
Switzerland ranks thirteenth of 96 at $1.5B in the coffee, tea and spices chapter, a small country with an unusually high rank for the chapter in its own import bill.
| Market | HS 09 imports |
|---|---|
| United States | $11.7B |
| Germany | $6.5B |
| France | $4.0B |
| Italy | $3.4B |
| Canada | $2.4B |
Figures are for the whole of HS chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices); coffee is only part of it. Source: UN Comtrade, as reported by national authorities; latest available year per market.
The chapter is 0.4% of Switzerland’s $366.9B imports and ranks 27th among its import chapters, higher than in larger economies such as Germany, France or the United Kingdom. Pearls and precious stones at $124.1B and pharmaceuticals at $66.9B lead the bill, so coffee sits in a distinctive, high-value import structure.
For a seller it suggests a population that buys a lot of coffee per head, and one willing to pay for quality. That does not remove the need for evidence: buyers will want proof of origin, consistent cup scores and a supplier able to meet delivery dates without exception.
Poland is above at $1.6B and South Korea below at $1.4B. Switzerland’s 2.3% share of reported world imports is close to Poland’s, so the order between them is loose.
Swiss buyers include roasters focused on premium products and manufacturers of portioned and capsule coffee, who need stable green-coffee specifications and dependable delivery. Quality documentation and traceability are often expected, and some buyers want certifications aligned with their brands. Ask a prospect which certifications it recognises and how it audits suppliers.
Landlocked delivery matters too: cargo arrives through ports elsewhere in Europe and continues by rail or road.
Germany, Italy, the USA and France lead the overall source list, which covers all goods and reflects proximity. The $1.5B combines coffee, tea, mate and spices, so coffee is only a part, and transit through neighbours can distort the ranking.
Confirm current import and labelling requirements with the authorities and agree Incoterm, currency, payment terms and delivery point. Coffee-heading shipment records list consignees, and this site’s free marketplace helps you reach them.
Thirteenth of 96 markets at $1.5B in 2024, a 2.3% share of reported world imports.
It ranks 27th among its import chapters, high for a wealthy economy, reflecting strong per-head coffee demand.
Quality documentation, traceability and, often, recognised certifications.
Search coffee-heading shipment records and read consignees and weights.
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