Bakeries — Industry overview in the Canton of Vaud
Canton of Vaud is home to a total of 340 active companies in bakery production. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 8.3%, with 308 new companies registered, and 282 companies liquidated.
- 308 new companies
- 282 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Bakeries — Geographical breakdown in the Canton of Vaud
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Bakeries in the Canton of Vaud.
Bakeries — Industry size in the Canton of Vaud
In the Canton of Vaud, 308 companies in bakery production have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 26 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Bakeries:
Canton of Vaud (340), Canton of Zurich (339), and Canton of Bern (314).
Companies in bakery production are the 46th largest group of companies in the Canton of Vaud.
- 308 new companies
- 340 active companies
- ** year to date
Bakeries — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in the Canton of Vaud
Over the past 12 months, 25 companies in bakery production were incorporated. In that same period, 29 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 1.2% contraction in the Canton of Vaud.
- 25 new companies
- 29 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Bakeries — Size and number of employees in the Canton of Vaud
The most common company size for Bakeries in the Canton of Vaud is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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94% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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5% Small (10-49 emp.)
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1% Medium (50-249 emp.)
Bakeries — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in the Canton of Vaud
Out of the 340 companies in bakery production, most are active in
Manufacture of bread; manufacture of fresh pastry goods and cakes (191), Bakeries - tea rooms (78), and Retail sale of bread, cakes, flour confectionery and sugar confectionery in specialised stores (52).
Each category has its own code, called a NOGA code. The General Classification of Economic Activities (NOGA) is a nomenclature that groups all economic activities that can be carried out in a classification with 794 positions at its last level.
Bakeries
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Manufacture of bread; manufacture of fresh pastry goods and cakes
191
Retail sale of bread, cakes, flour confectionery and sugar confectionery in specialised stores
52
Manufacture of rusks and biscuits; manufacture of preserved pastry goods and cakes
13
Manufacture of macaroni, noodles, couscous and similar farinaceous products
6
Companies in bakery production in the Canton of Vaud show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited Liability Company" (41%), followed by "Sole proprietorship" (39%) and "Limited" (13%).
- Legal forms
- 41% Limited Liability Company
- 39% Sole proprietorship
- 13% Limited
- 7% Other
Bakeries — Latest registrations in the Canton of Vaud
In the Canton of Vaud, 3 companies in bakery production have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
1535 Combremont-le-Grand
25/06/2026
1264 St-Cergue
17/06/2026
1400 Yverdon-les-Bains
21/04/2026
1020 Renens VD
04/03/2026
1020 Renens VD
17/02/2026
Bakeries — Latest liquidations in the Canton of Vaud
In the Canton of Vaud, 5 companies in bakery production have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
1264 St-Cergue
01/07/2026
1073 Mollie-Margot
04/06/2026
1658 Rossinière
27/04/2026
Bakeries – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in the Canton of Vaud
In the Canton of Vaud, 18 companies in bakery production have been published in the SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
Event type
Published on
Change of status
14/07/2026
Change of purpose
14/07/2026
Change of status
06/07/2026
Change of status
06/07/2026
Change of status
02/07/2026