Contribution to Gross Domestic Product(2) one column image(s) firstContribution of selected industries to the gross domestic product 1998 - 2009The chemical and pharmaceutical industry is the second most important industrial sector of Switzerland; it contributes significantly to Switzerland's Gross Domestic Product.left
With over 4 % share in the Gross Domestic Product, the chemical and pharmaceutical industry is one of the most important industries in our country since decades. It ranks second behind the engineering industry, continuously increasing its share.