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Who is a reliable water bottles supplier and exporter for Switzerland?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports water bottles to buyers in Switzerland, including Basel, Lausanne, Zürich. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Rotterdam / Genoa with about 20–30 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why Switzerland needs water bottles
Switzerland is a high-income manufacturing economy with world-leading pharmaceutical, chemical and precision-engineering industries.
HDPE bottles and jerry cans package milk, lubricants, agrochemicals, medicines and cleaners, and fillers use them by the pallet.
Pharmaceuticals & healthcare in Switzerland
Pharmaceutical producers in Basel use glass and HDPE packaging.
In Switzerland, pharma manufacturers and nutraceutical brands buy water bottles from us mainly for dairy and beverages and lubricants and motor oils.
Who buys water bottles: Pharma manufacturers · Nutraceutical brands · Laboratories · Hospitals
Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals in Switzerland
Chemical plants need corrosion-resistant piping and seals.
In Switzerland, petrochemical complexes and fertiliser plants buy water bottles from us mainly for agrochemicals and industrial chemicals and pharmaceuticals.
Who buys water bottles: Petrochemical complexes · Fertiliser plants · Speciality chemical makers · Chemical distributors
FMCG, beverages & packaging in Switzerland
Switzerland's food, beverage and personal-care producers need packaging in volume — preforms, HDPE containers, glass jars and drums — with closures matched and supply planned around production runs.
In Switzerland, beverage & water bottlers and food processors buy water bottles from us mainly for cosmetics and personal care and household cleaners.
Who buys water bottles: Beverage & water bottlers · Food processors · Personal-care brands · Chemical packers
Automotive & workshops in Switzerland
Vehicle parts dealers and workshops in Switzerland stock tyres, hydraulic jacks, lubricants, accessories and workshop tools — fast-moving lines that suit mixed-container imports.
In Switzerland, auto-parts dealers and tyre shops buy water bottles from us mainly for dairy and beverages and lubricants and motor oils.
Who buys water bottles: Auto-parts dealers · Tyre shops · Fleet operators · Service workshops
Typical uses: Dairy and beverages · Lubricants and motor oils · Agrochemicals and industrial chemicals · Pharmaceuticals · Cosmetics and personal care · Household cleaners.
Top 5 cities for water bottles in Switzerland
Ranked by how closely each city's industries match the buyers of water bottles. Every city links to its own page with local delivery details.
- 01Water Bottles in Baselvia Rotterdam (Rhine barge) · 3–5 days by bargeWorld pharmaceutical centre with Rhine ports.Pharmaceuticals & healthcareChemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals
- 02Water Bottles in Lausannevia Marseille-Fos (transit) · 1–2 days by roadHome to major food companies.FMCG, beverages & packaging
- 03Water Bottles in Zürichvia Rotterdam or Genoa (transit) · 1–2 days by railLargest city and business centre.Pharmaceuticals & healthcare
- 04Water Bottles in Genevavia Marseille-Fos (transit) · 1–2 days by roadInternational and commodity-trading city.
- 05Water Bottles in Bernvia Rotterdam (transit) · 1–2 days by railThe federal capital.
Importing water bottles 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 |
Water Bottles specifications for Switzerland
Typical specification range for hdpe bottles & containers; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Switzerland's import requirements.
| Capacity range | 30 ml to 20 litres |
|---|---|
| Materials | HDPE, PP, LDPE; food-grade on request |
| Closures | Screw, flip-top, tamper-evident, child-resistant, trigger sprayers |
| Decoration | Screen printing, labelling, in-mould labelling |
Standards: FDA 21 CFR 177.1520, EU 10/2011, IS 10146 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.