Trade & show activity in Switzerland

Economic data

Source: World Bank

GDP

$1.04T

2025+7.59%

Population

9.09M

2025+0.96%

Exports2025

$814.50B+17.94%

Imports2025

$721.18B+25.70%

Total space

439,941

m²

Venues

≥5,000 m² each

Global share

1.0%

Rank #16

Source: Industry reference data (2024)

CHF CHFType C/J230V112

Official guidance on Schengen short-stay (Type C) visas for Switzerland: requirements, forms and entry rules.

Guidance on temporary admission of foreign goods: ATA Carnet and ZAVV declarations for exhibitions, fairs and samples.

Switzerland's official export and investment promotion organisation, including Swiss pavilions at international trade fairs.

Switzerland's national association for the trade fair, exhibition and event industry (German/French/Italian site).

Messe BaselBasel141,000 m²

PalexpoGeneva106,000 m²

Olma Messen St. GallenSankt Gallen42,841 m²

BERNEXPOBern41,955 m²

Messe ZürichZuerich30,000 m²

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