two way trade between Brazil and Switzerland grew 35.3 percent between 2007 and 2012, reaching approximately US$ 4.47 billion - an estimated 350 swiss companies are functioning in Brazil and some have been in the country for more than 90 years.

The swiss consulate in rio de janeiro is located at rua candido mendes 157, 11th floor and can be reached via telephone at the number (21) 3806.2100, via email here, or via the organ's webpage here.