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Who is a reliable pvc pipes supplier and exporter for Switzerland?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports pvc pipes to buyers in Switzerland, including Bern, Geneva, Lugano. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Rotterdam / Genoa with about 20–30 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why Switzerland needs pvc pipes
Switzerland is a high-income manufacturing economy with world-leading pharmaceutical, chemical and precision-engineering industries.
Pipes, fittings, valves and water heaters go into every building, and plumbing contractors and hardware stores reorder them constantly.
Construction & infrastructure in Switzerland
New housing, commercial and infrastructure projects across Switzerland need finishing materials delivered on schedule — pipes and fittings, bathroom packages, tiles, electrical products and site tools — ideally from a single exporter with one set of documents.
In Switzerland, contractors & builders and builders' merchants buy pvc pipes from us mainly for residential buildings and hotels and hospitals.
Who buys pvc pipes: Contractors & builders · Builders' merchants · Real-estate developers · Infrastructure projects
Water supply & treatment in Switzerland
Water supply, desalination and treatment in Switzerland rely on pumps, gate and butterfly valves, strainers, pipes and fittings — equipment that must be pressure-tested and delivered to project schedules.
In Switzerland, water utilities and treatment plants buy pvc pipes from us mainly for commercial complexes and plumbing contractors.
Who buys pvc pipes: Water utilities · Treatment plants · Irrigation schemes · Building services
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 pvc pipes from us mainly for builders merchants and hardware stores and residential buildings.
Who buys pvc pipes: 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 pvc pipes from us mainly for hotels and hospitals and commercial complexes.
Who buys pvc pipes: Hardware stores · Supermarkets · E-commerce sellers · Distributors
Typical uses: Residential buildings · Hotels and hospitals · Commercial complexes · Plumbing contractors · Builders merchants and hardware stores.
Top 5 cities for pvc pipes in Switzerland
Ranked by how closely each city's industries match the buyers of pvc pipes. Every city links to its own page with local delivery details.
- 01PVC Pipes in Bernvia Rotterdam (transit) · 1–2 days by railThe federal capital.Construction & infrastructureWholesale & retail distribution
- 02PVC Pipes in Genevavia Marseille-Fos (transit) · 1–2 days by roadInternational and commodity-trading city.Wholesale & retail distributionHospitality & real estate
- 03PVC Pipes in Luganovia Genoa (transit) · 1 day by roadItalian-speaking trading city.Wholesale & retail distributionHospitality & real estate
- 04PVC Pipes in Zürichvia Rotterdam or Genoa (transit) · 1–2 days by railLargest city and business centre.Wholesale & retail distribution
- 05PVC Pipes in Lausannevia Marseille-Fos (transit) · 1–2 days by roadHome to major food companies.Wholesale & retail distribution
Importing pvc pipes 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 |
PVC Pipes specifications for Switzerland
Typical specification range for plumbing materials; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Switzerland's import requirements.
| Pipe materials | CPVC, uPVC, PEX, copper, galvanised steel |
|---|---|
| Pipe sizes | ½" to 12"; 15 mm to 315 mm |
| Valve materials | Brass, PVC, CPVC, cast iron |
| Water heaters | Storage 10–100 L; tankless instant |
Standards: ASTM D2846 (CPVC), ASTM D1785 (PVC), EN 1057 (copper), IS 4985 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.