Switzerland's foreign trade surplus decreased in October as exports fell amid an increase in imports, data from the Federal Customs Administration showed on Thursday.
The trade surplus decreased to CHF 2.62 billion in October from CHF 2.74 billion in September.
In real terms, exports fell 0.6 percent over the month, reversing a 2.8 percent increase in September. On the other hand, imports rose at a slower rate of 0.1 percent versus a 2.0 percent growth a month ago.
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