Can private companies import crude oil into Switzerland?

Open market. Geneva and Zug are the global commodity-trading capital — HQ to Vitol, Trafigura, Glencore, Mercuria, Gunvor, Cargill Energy. STSA (Swiss Trading and Shipping Association) self-regulation.

Are refined products (diesel, fuel oil, gasoline) tradeable by private importers in Switzerland?

Open market for trading; Cressier refinery (Varo Energy).

Does OilFlow screen counterparties against Switzerland regulations?

Yes. The same rule table shown on this page ships in the Regulatory Matrix API; counterparty checks destined for Switzerland are gated against these rules automatically.

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Switzerland — oil import rules

These are the same rules the Regulatory Matrix API serves for Switzerland-bound trade: which products private parties can move, which run through a government or monopoly route, and which are closed outright.

Open to private trade4

Restricted0

Blocked0

Compiled regulatory guidance from OilFlow Network, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with the relevant national regulator before structuring a deal.

Product-by-product

Crude oilALLOWED: Allowed for private tradeOpen market. Geneva and Zug are the global commodity-trading capital — HQ to Vitol, Trafigura, Glencore, Mercuria, Gunvor, Cargill Energy. STSA (Swiss Trading and Shipping Association) self-regulation.
Refined products (diesel, fuel oil, gasoline, jet)ALLOWED: Allowed for private tradeOpen market for trading; Cressier refinery (Varo Energy).
LPGALLOWED: Allowed for private tradeStandard licensing applies. No special restrictions recorded.
LNGALLOWED: Allowed for private tradeNo LNG terminals (landlocked); pipeline gas only.

Frequently asked

Can private companies import crude oil into Switzerland?: Open market. Geneva and Zug are the global commodity-trading capital — HQ to Vitol, Trafigura, Glencore, Mercuria, Gunvor, Cargill Energy. STSA (Swiss Trading and Shipping Association) self-regulation.
Are refined products (diesel, fuel oil, gasoline) tradeable by private importers in Switzerland?: Open market for trading; Cressier refinery (Varo Energy).
Does OilFlow screen counterparties against Switzerland regulations?: Yes. The same rule table shown on this page ships in the Regulatory Matrix API; counterparty checks destined for Switzerland are gated against these rules automatically.

Use this jurisdiction

These rules ship in the Regulatory Matrix API, from $99/mo. Bank compliance teams hit /api/v1/regulatory/check to gate counterparty intake automatically; subscribers get webhooks on every rule change. Screening a specific counterparty into Switzerland? Run a free check first.