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Who is a reliable glass bottles & jars supplier and exporter for Switzerland?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports glass bottles & jars to buyers in Switzerland, including Lausanne, Zürich, Basel. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Rotterdam / Genoa with about 20–30 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why Switzerland needs glass bottles & jars
Switzerland is a high-income manufacturing economy with world-leading pharmaceutical, chemical and precision-engineering industries.
Pharmaceutical, cosmetic, fragrance and food brands fill glass bottles every production day and need consistent neck finishes and colours.
Pharmaceuticals & healthcare in Switzerland
Pharmaceutical producers in Basel use glass and HDPE packaging.
In Switzerland, pharma manufacturers and nutraceutical brands buy glass bottles & jars from us mainly for pharmaceutical syrups and homeopathy and essential oils and aromatherapy.
Who buys glass bottles & jars: Pharma manufacturers · Nutraceutical brands · Laboratories · Hospitals
FMCG, beverages & packaging in Switzerland
Bottlers and consumer brands in Switzerland import PET preforms, HDPE bottles and barrels, and glass packaging. Shipping preforms instead of finished bottles cuts freight per unit dramatically.
In Switzerland, beverage & water bottlers and food processors buy glass bottles & jars from us mainly for cosmetics, serums and skincare and perfumes and attar.
Who buys glass bottles & jars: Beverage & water bottlers · Food processors · Personal-care brands · Chemical packers
Hospitality & real estate in Switzerland
Hospitality developers in Switzerland order finishing packages per room type (sanitary ware, fittings, tiles and kitchen equipment) to keep openings on schedule.
In Switzerland, hotels & resorts and restaurants & catering buy glass bottles & jars from us mainly for sauces, pickles, honey and jams and beverages and juices.
Who buys glass bottles & jars: Hotels & resorts · Restaurants & catering · Serviced apartments
Wholesale & retail distribution in Switzerland
Distributors and retailers in Switzerland import hand tools, cookware, stationery and electrical products in mixed containers, with retail-ready or private-label packing.
In Switzerland, hardware stores and supermarkets buy glass bottles & jars from us mainly for pharmaceutical syrups and homeopathy and essential oils and aromatherapy.
Who buys glass bottles & jars: Hardware stores · Supermarkets · E-commerce sellers · Distributors
Typical uses: Pharmaceutical syrups and homeopathy · Essential oils and aromatherapy · Cosmetics, serums and skincare · Perfumes and attar · Sauces, pickles, honey and jams · Beverages and juices.
Top 6 cities for glass bottles & jars in Switzerland
Ranked by how closely each city's industries match the buyers of glass bottles & jars. Every city links to its own page with local delivery details.
- 01Glass Bottles & Jars in Lausannevia Marseille-Fos (transit) · 1–2 days by roadHome to major food companies.FMCG, beverages & packagingWholesale & retail distribution
- 02Glass Bottles & Jars in Zürichvia Rotterdam or Genoa (transit) · 1–2 days by railLargest city and business centre.Pharmaceuticals & healthcareWholesale & retail distribution
- 03Glass Bottles & Jars in Baselvia Rotterdam (Rhine barge) · 3–5 days by bargeWorld pharmaceutical centre with Rhine ports.Pharmaceuticals & healthcare
- 04Glass Bottles & Jars in Genevavia Marseille-Fos (transit) · 1–2 days by roadInternational and commodity-trading city.Wholesale & retail distributionHospitality & real estate
- 05Glass Bottles & Jars in Luganovia Genoa (transit) · 1 day by roadItalian-speaking trading city.Wholesale & retail distributionHospitality & real estate
- 06Glass Bottles & Jars in Bernvia Rotterdam (transit) · 1–2 days by railThe federal capital.Wholesale & retail distribution
Importing glass bottles & jars into Switzerland: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Switzerland — working days, time difference, customs system, trade-agreement duty and the seasons to plan around.
| Weekend | Saturday–Sunday (many trading firms also work Saturday mornings) |
|---|---|
| Our office hours in your time | 24×7 — three 8-hour shifts, every day, so the whole Switzerland working day is covered |
| Country calling code | +41 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | German, French, Italian; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Swiss franc (CHF); quotations in USD |
| Trade agreement with India | No India-specific trade agreement; standard (MFN) duty applies |
| Plan orders around | the Christmas–New Year period, when many buyers and forwarders close |
Glass Bottles & Jars specifications for Switzerland
Typical specification range for glass bottles & jars; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Switzerland's import requirements.
| Capacity range | 1 ml to 1000 ml |
|---|---|
| Glass colours | Amber, clear flint, cobalt blue, green, frosted |
| Neck finishes | 18/410, 20/410, 22/400, 25 mm PP, ROPP, lug |
| Closures | Droppers, screw caps, pumps, sprayers, roll-ons, lug caps |
| Glass type | Type III soda-lime; Type I borosilicate for vials |
| Packing | Partitioned export cartons, shrink-wrapped pallets |
All 15 glass bottles & jars we supply in Switzerland
Amber Glass Bottles
Amber Dropper Bottles
Amber Square Glass Dropper Bottles
Blue Glass Dropper Bottles
Green Glass Dropper Bottles
Homeopathic Amber Glass Bottles
Syrup Amber Glass Bottles
Salsa & Food Glass Jars
Perfume Glass Bottles
Attar Bottles
Pharma Glass Bottles
Serum Glass Bottles
Essential Oil Bottles
Glass Vials & Ampoules
Beverage & Juice Glass Bottles
Standards: USP <660>, EP 3.2.1, IS 1388, ISO 8362 (vials) or the standard your project specifies. Swiss technical rules largely mirror EU requirements; industrial goods enter duty-free.
Price, duties & landed cost in Switzerland
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in Swiss franc (CHF) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Rotterdam / Genoa |
| Import taxes | Import VAT plus the EU Common Customs Tariff |
| Import conformity | Swiss technical rules largely mirror EU requirements; industrial goods enter duty-free. |
| Export documents | Commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, bill of lading; test certificates / COA where applicable |
| Payment | 50% advance with order confirmation and 50% before dispatch against export documents; L/C at sight can be discussed for larger orders. |
Packing for shipment to Switzerland
Goods are packed in export cartons with partitions or foam where fragile, palletised on fumigated (ISPM-15) pallets and stretch-wrapped. Mixed-category containers are load-planned to protect glass, ceramics and printed goods.
