swiss export

What swiss export does

swiss export (Verband swiss export) is a Zürich-headquartered Swiss professional association serving internationally active Swiss companies. The association delivers practice-oriented knowledge transfer and networking through training programs, seminars, publications, and events focused on export procedures, customs compliance, and international market access. Services are delivered in German and French and address SME and enterprise members across industries, with named examples spanning diagnostics (Roche Diagnostics International AG), logistics (Geisseler Cargo Logistik AG, Kühne+Nagel partners), specialty chemicals (Schaerer Schlaepfer AG), semiconductor and optoelectronics (Evatec AG), and industrial isolation (AirLoc AG). The organization's founding year is recorded inconsistently in the input — firmographics cites 1973 while the more specific company history records the Verband swiss export entity as founded in 2019; this discrepancy is preserved as-is.

The commercial offering spans a 4-day Intensivkurs certification program (CHF 2,500–2,900 per participant), half-day and full-day seminars (CHF 370–520), webinars, and corporate in-house training. Publications include the quarterly swiss export Journal (25,000-copy circulation, CHF 60/year for Switzerland), the annual KMU Mittelstandstudie SME study series, and the Export-Nachschlagewerk K&M reference work. Advisory services include export consulting and the swiss ecomove ESG/sustainability suite (esg2go, KMU-Nachhaltigkeits-Check, ClimEase). Flagship events are the swiss export tag annual conference (~600 participants in 2026 at Trafo Baden), the Export Compliance Symposium, Aussenhandels- und Zoll-Symposium, Best Practice Fachveranstaltungen, and the Business Family Forum.

Revenue is generated from membership dues, training and seminar fees, publication subscriptions and advertising, event ticket sales, and ESG advisory services. Distribution is sales-led through direct membership engagement, with digital channels (website, e-journal, swisstrade.com) and a 20+ organization partner network — including UBS, SERV (Swiss Export Risk Insurance), Zürcher Kantonalbank, Kühne+Nagel, Allianz Trade, Swiss Post, DHL, DACHSER, Kearney, and Roland Berger — providing co-marketing, content, and referral infrastructure. Governance rests with President Anita Stebler; Managing Director Claudia Moerker is set to hand operational leadership to Nicolas Goetsch on January 1, 2027 (designated from July 6, 2026).

Name

swiss export

Legal name

Verband swiss export

Website

https://swiss-export.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

swiss export (Verband swiss export) is a Zürich-based Swiss professional association providing training, publications, events, and ESG advisory services to internationally active Swiss companies on export procedures, customs compliance, and global market access.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trade Association Services

akta.pro primary industry

Export Promotion & Market Access Support (BPADAMAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Trade, Export Controls & Customs Compliance (BPAHAFAN), Product Regulatory Compliance for Cross-Border Trade (e.g., FDA, USDA, CPSC, CE/REACH/RoHS) (TLACAGAH), Value Chain Development & Supplier Upgrading (BPADAMAI)

Keywords

• Export trade association
• Trade compliance training
• Customs seminar services
• International trade publishing
• SME export advisory

Headquarters

HQ city

Zürich

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: Association membership providing access to services, publications, events, and networking opportunities for Swiss export companies
2. Training and seminars: Revenue from intensive courses, seminars, webinars, and specialist training programs on export topics
3. Publications: Quarterly swiss export Journal subscription and advertising revenue; publications including Mittelstandstudie and export reference materials
4. Event participation: Revenue from event tickets for swiss export tag, symposia, and member events

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

swiss export is a Swiss professional association that supports internationally active companies through a portfolio of paid training programs (4-day Intensivkurs, half-day and full-day seminars, webinars, and in-company Firmenseminare), publications (swiss export Journal, KMU Mittelstandstudie, Export-Nachschlagewerk K&M), advisory services (Exportberatung, Exportabwicklung, swiss ecomove ESG checks), and flagship events such as the swiss export tag, Export Compliance Symposium, Best Practice Fachveranstaltungen, and Business Family Forum.

Product overview

swiss export is a professional association (Verband/Association) supporting Swiss companies engaged in international trade. The organization offers a portfolio of knowledge products including the quarterly swiss export Journal and annual KMU Mittelstandstudie research publications. Its educational offerings encompass the 4-day Intensivkurs certification program, various half-day and full-day seminars covering customs, Incoterms, export control and EU VAT topics, webinars, and corporate training. Advisory services include export consulting, export processing guidance, and the swiss ecomove ESG sustainability assessment suite (esg2go, KMU-Nachhaltigkeits-Check, ClimEase). The association organizes major events including the annual swiss export tag conference, Export Compliance Symposium, Best Practice Fachveranstaltungen, and Business Family Forum. External services referenced include swisstrade.com for trade news. swiss export functions as a membership-based knowledge and networking organization rather than a software product company.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• swiss export Journal: The association's flagship professional magazine covering Swiss foreign trade topics, published quarterly with a circulation of 25,000 copies.
• swiss export Academy
• swiss ecomove
• swisstrade.com

Products and services

• swiss export Journal Quarterly print and digital professional magazine covering Swiss foreign trade topics, featuring country-focused editions, expert articles on export compliance, customs, and international business trends. Sold via subscription at CHF 60/year (Switzerland), EUR 50/year (Europe), and USD 65/year (Worldwide).
• Intensivkurs Exportabwicklung und -technik 4-day intensive certification course in Zürich, Olten, or online covering customs procedures, shipping logistics, transport insurance, EU VAT, and Incoterms 2020. Members CHF 2,500/person, non-members CHF 2,900/person, Spedlogswiss members CHF 2,500/person, with 5% discount for 2nd person onwards per year.
• Seminare (Seminars) Half-day and full-day seminars covering customs procedures, EU customs clearance, tariff classification, rules of origin, Incoterms 2020, import/export basics, export document creation, EU VAT, export control, and dual-use goods compliance. Members CHF 370/person, non-members CHF 520/person.
• Webinare (Webinars) Online training sessions for members covering export-related topics and compliance requirements, delivered through the association's webinar infrastructure.
• Firmenseminare (Corporate Seminars) Customized in-company training programs tailored to specific organizational needs in foreign trade and export compliance.
• Fachgruppen (Specialist Groups) Expert working groups providing regular exchange on specialized topics such as EU VAT, with meetings conducted in both German and French. Free for members; CHF 80/month for non-members.
• KMU Mittelstandstudie (SME Mid-Market Study) Annual study analyzing the current situation and future prospects of small and medium-sized enterprises in Switzerland, examining geopolitical challenges and strategic priorities (editions from 2019 to 2025 documented).
• Export-Nachschlagewerk K&M Comprehensive reference work for export procedures and regulations serving as a practical guide for Swiss exporters.
• Exportberatung (Export Consulting) Advisory services for export strategy and procedures for Swiss companies engaged in international trade.
• Exportabwicklung (Export Processing Advisory) Specialist consulting and expert discussions on customs and export procedures for Swiss exporters.
• swiss ecomove / ESG-Nachhaltigkeits-Checks Sustainability assessment service bundling esg2go-Nachhaltigkeits-Check, KMU-Nachhaltigkeits-Check, and ClimEase tools for carbon footprint calculation and climate strategy for SMEs.
• swiss export tag Annual flagship event bringing together the Swiss export community (around 600 participants at Trafo Baden) for keynotes, breakout sessions, company visits, and networking focused on leadership, digitalization, EU regulations, innovation, and intellectual property.
• Symposien (Export Compliance & Aussenhandels-/Zoll-Symposium) Annual symposia covering current challenges, regulatory developments, and practical solutions in export compliance and customs (Export Compliance Symposium and Aussenhandels- und Zoll-Symposium).
• Best Practice Fachveranstaltungen Regional best practice events featuring success stories and practical tips from first-hand experience in international markets.
• Business Family Forum Forum addressing family business succession, values in transition, and leadership challenges in family-owned export companies.
• swisstrade.com External trade information and news platform providing a real-time business news ticker for Swiss exporters.
• Verband swiss export Membership Association membership providing internationally active Swiss companies with access to training, publications, events, networking, and partner services.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 50 Swiss companies involved in infrastructure projects worth over CHF 500 million facilitated through GIP mandate network
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered network partner and core.

• Kühne+Nagelnetwork partnerTechnology or IntegrationGlobal logistics partner providing customs and trade compliance expertise, including knowledge contributions on CBAM, export controls, and customs procedures.
• Swiss Postnetwork partnerOthersProvides international shipping and export logistics services for shipments from Switzerland to global destinations.
• Swiss Business Hub (SBH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntegrated into Swiss embassies, SBH supports Swiss and Liechtenstein SMEs in market entry with analyses, partner search, legal clarifications, trade missions, and operational support. Supported over 400 companies and 70 projects in 2025.
• DHLnetwork partnerOthersInternational express and freight forwarding services supporting Swiss exporters with global logistics solutions.
• Gebrüder Weissnetwork partnerOthersEuropean transport and logistics company offering groupage services from Switzerland to France and beyond, with GW pro.line solution.
• Dun & Bradstreetnetwork partnerTechnology or IntegrationBusiness intelligence and data analytics provider offering supply chain risk management, credit assessment, and compliance verification services.
• IGE (Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property)network partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal institute providing IP Academy training on trademarks, patents, protected designs, and copyright for Swiss businesses.
• Tax Partner AGnetwork partnerImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTax advisory firm providing expertise on VAT in the EU, international trade taxation, and customs matters through seminars and training.
• MICnetwork partnerTechnology or IntegrationGlobal customs and trade compliance software provider with solutions for over 150 countries, supporting export compliance processes.
• Kearneynetwork partnerImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerManagement consulting firm providing expertise on international trade, market entry, and operational excellence.
• DACHSERnetwork partnerOthersLogistics provider offering transport and contract logistics solutions for Swiss exporters.
• Rhenusnetwork partnerOthersLogistics group providing transport, warehousing, and customs services, with expertise in export training.
• Lamprecht Transport AGnetwork partnerOthersSwiss-based air freight and global logistics provider with over 80 years of experience in worldwide cargo transportation.
• Silberstein+Partnersnetwork partnerImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerStrategic communications and public affairs consultancy supporting Swiss companies in international markets.
• Roland Bergernetwork partnerImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGlobal management consultancy providing expertise on international market entry, transformation, and operational strategies.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• International Chamber of Commerce (ICC): Global business organization providing Incoterms standards, trade compliance training, and policy advocacy. Comparable training and standards content, but significantly larger and globally focused.
• DIHK (Association of German Chambers of Commerce and Industry): Germany's national chamber network providing export training, documentation, and advisory services. Similar associative structure and service catalog, but operating at much larger scale across the German export economy.
• British Chambers of Commerce (BCC): UK chamber network offering export documentation, training, and international trade services. Comparable membership-based model serving an exporting SME base, with a broader geographic footprint.

Direct peers

• Switzerland Global Enterprise (S-GE): Switzerland's official trade and investment promotion agency. Directly competes with swiss export in export promotion and market-entry advisory for Swiss SMEs, though backed by public mandate rather than membership.
• Federation of International Trade Associations (FITA): Trade association linking exporters with trade resources, training, and networking. Highly comparable to swiss export's combination of curated content, training referrals, and member community.
• Spedlogswiss: Swiss forwarders and logistics association. Cross-referenced as a partner (offering Spedlogswiss Members pricing parity on swiss export intensive courses) and shares audience of Swiss trade-compliance practitioners.

Regional players

• BIZEPS Exportakademie: Austrian/DACH-region export training and certification provider. Competes with swiss export's Intensivkurs and seminar offerings for German-speaking export professionals, but primarily serves the Austrian market.
• OSCI (Organisation of Swiss Importers and Wholesalers in Food and Non-Food): Swiss trade association with adjacent export/import focus in food and goods. Comparable Swiss-association structure and policy advocacy, but narrower product category.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/swissexport.ch
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/swiss-export

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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