German natural gas imports from Switzerland
German natural gas imports from Switzerland stood at 0 GWh/day on Oct 19, 2026, according to Bundesnetzagentur. It is one of the indicators in the Daily natural gas balance table (Value · Daily), with a complete series running from Jan 1, 2022 to Oct 19, 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Daily natural gas balance table
| Indicator | 19-10-2026 | 18-10-2026 | 17-10-2026 | 16-10-2026 | 15-10-2026 | 14-10-2026 | 13-10-2026 | 12-10-2026 | 11-10-2026 | 10-10-2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total German gas imports | 2,856 | 2,879 | 2,708 | 2,595 | 2,715 | 2,596 | 2,666 | 2,708 | 2,564 | 2,757 | |
| Switzerland | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Russia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Understanding german natural gas imports from Switzerland
Capturing the inward movement of natural gas along the southern corridor, this indicator measures daily physical flows originating from the Swiss transmission network. Quantified in gigawatt-hours, the aggregate reflects the continuous molecular handover at dedicated metering stations bridging the two grid systems. The measurement exclusively registers the gross inbound volumes moving northbound into the domestic infrastructure, operating independently of the substantial transit flows that frequently traverse the border in the opposite direction toward Mediterranean markets.
Analyzing flows at this specific geographical junction requires recognizing its role in balancing the broader European north-south transit axis. The daily readings are highly susceptible to intra-day flow reversals, meaning the published daily aggregate might obscure significant hourly fluctuations driven by spot market price differentials. Year-on-year comparisons are only insightful when evaluated in the context of Alpine weather patterns and regional power generation constraints. Relying on simple month-on-month assessments is generally discouraged, as the data predominantly illustrates short-term logistical optimization by international commodity traders rather than structural alterations in domestic baseline demand.
Frequently asked questions
- Are intra-day flow variations visible in this published metric?
- The daily aggregate obscures significant hourly volatility and frequent directional reversals driven by spot market price differentials.
- Does this measurement account for southbound export flows?
- It explicitly tracks only the gross inbound capacity moving northbound, independently of substantial transit volumes heading toward the Mediterranean.
- Should this data be used to track core domestic demand?
- The series functions primarily as an indicator of broader Alpine logistical balancing rather than reflecting structural alterations in local consumption.