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Swiss Highlights

• Exports to Switzerland grew by 39% in 2012 from EI clients

• 11th Largest export market

• Larger than Canada, Australia and South Africa

• Main industrial sectors: Food; Life Sciences, Engineering, Cleantech & Electronics and Int. traded Services & Software

EI Swiss presence 2013

• July 2013: Minister for Agriculture, Food & Marine, Simon Coveney visit to Switzerland

• Two-day business development mission with a focus on the food related industry

• Hosted a dinner for 90 guests in Zurich across all sectors

EI Plan 2014: Switzerland

• EI’s goal is for Switzerland to be in the Top 10 export markets

• To increase presence & support, highlight attractiveness of market and expand network of key local contacts

• Confirmed: Ministerial visit to take place in May 2014 for Switzerland