Gold imports and exports: statistics broken down by country from 2014

Bern, 13.12.2013 - During its meeting today, the Federal Council approved a change of practice for the preparation of the statistics on gold. Starting in 2014, gold imports and exports will be presented with a breakdown by country in the Swiss foreign trade statistics. As a result of this change of practice, Switzerland will comply with the international statistical standard and thereby contribute to transparency in precious metals trading.

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Jean-Claude Wagnon, Head of the Foreign Trade Statistics and Economic Issues Division, FCA
Tel. 031 322 66 30, jean-claude.wagnon@ezv.admin.ch