FACTS & FIGURES

Of these products, 39 % were sold in Switzerland and 61 % was exported to 150 countries. This Swiss export should not be confused with the far greater production of chocolate with Swiss labels by branches, subsidiaries and under licence abroad.

The foreign trade statistics of the Federal Customs Office are based on different criteria than the statistics for the sector prepared by CHOCOSUISSE. The two sets of statistics therefore show different export figures.

The foreign trade statistics of the Federal Customs Administration are based on different criteria than the statistics for the sector prepared by CHOCOSUISSE. The two sets of statistics therefore show different export figures.

**Corresponds to the import price of the import contingent of 300 tonnes milk powder, yearly sold by auction since 1 January 2009. The price for domestic whole milk powder in 2011 was on average CHF 618.-- for 100 kg.

Switzerland → figures from 2011, other countries → figures from 2009
The Swiss like chocolate. In 2011, as in previous years, they had the highest per capita consumption with 11,9 kg. However, this includes purchases by tourists and cross-border commuters.

An interesting conclusion can be made from this table: The small amount of raw material imports by Switzerland are in reverse relation to the high reputation of its chocolate. Could there be a better proof of its quality?