October 21, 2025|
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|about 1 month agoSwiss Pharma Exports to Russia Remain Stable Despite Conflict
Swiss pharmaceutical exports to Russia maintain pre-war levels at CHF1.8 billion, raising questions about medical trade during international conflicts.
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- Swiss pharmaceutical exports to Russia remain at CHF1.8 billion in 2024
- Pharmaceutical products account for over 80% of Swiss exports to Russia post-conflict
- Russia represents less than 2% of total Swiss pharmaceutical exports
By The Numbers
1.8 billion
CHF in pharmaceutical exports to Russia (2024)
80%
Share of pharmaceuticals in total Swiss exports to Russia
1%
Russia's share of Roche's global turnover
They Said
"Following the tightening of sanctions by Western countries against Russia, Swiss pharmaceutical companies should also withdraw from Russia"
"Novartis is committed to ensuring access to medicines for people all over the world, regardless of where they are"