Swiss 2002 chemical, pharma exports up 7.2 pct at 44.8 bln sfr
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ZURICH (AFX) - Switzerland's 2002 chemical and pharmaceutical exports rose by 7.2 pct to 44.8 bln sfr, boosted by a 10.9 pct rise in pharma exports to 30.8 bln sfr, said the Swiss Society of Chemical Industries. Swiss chemical and pharma exports now represent 32.9 pct of total Swiss exports from 30.2 pct in 2001, it said. The Swiss chemical and pharmaceutical industries' trade surplus rose by 12.8 pct to 17.6 bln sfr. Exports towards the EU showed an above-average rise of 9.5 pct to 27 bln sfr.