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Bakeries — Companies in bakery production in the Canton of Zurich

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Bakeries — Industry overview in the Canton of Zurich

Canton of Zurich is home to a total of 341 active companies in bakery production. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 70.5%, with 355 new companies registered, and 214 companies liquidated.

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  • 355 new companies
  • 214 liquidated companies
  • ** year to date

Bakeries — Geographical breakdown in the Canton of Zurich

The map below shows the geographical distribution of Bakeries in the Canton of Zurich.

Bakeries — Industry size in the Canton of Zurich

In the Canton of Zurich, 355 companies in bakery production have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 141 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Bakeries: Canton of Zurich (341), Canton of Vaud (339), and Canton of Bern (312). Companies in bakery production are the 63rd largest group of companies in the Canton of Zurich.

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  • 355 new companies
  • 341 active companies
  • ** year to date

Bakeries — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in the Canton of Zurich

Over the past 12 months, 43 companies in bakery production were incorporated. In that same period, 21 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 6.9% growth in the Canton of Zurich.

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  • 43 new companies
  • 21 liquidated companies
  • * month to date

Bakeries — Size and number of employees in the Canton of Zurich

The most common company size for Bakeries in the Canton of Zurich is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.

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  • Size distribution
  • 91% Micro (1-9 emp.)
  • 7% Small (10-49 emp.)
  • 1% Medium (50-249 emp.)
  • 1% Large (>249 emp.)

Bakeries — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in the Canton of Zurich

Out of the 341 companies in bakery production, most are active in Manufacture of bread; manufacture of fresh pastry goods and cakes (233), Retail sale of bread, cakes, flour confectionery and sugar confectionery in specialised stores (56), and Bakeries - tea rooms (23). 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
Nb of legal entities
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Manufacture of bread; manufacture of fresh pastry goods and cakes
233
Retail sale of bread, cakes, flour confectionery and sugar confectionery in specialised stores
56
Bakeries - tea rooms
23
Manufacture of rusks and biscuits; manufacture of preserved pastry goods and cakes
17
Manufacture of macaroni, noodles, couscous and similar farinaceous products
12

Companies in bakery production in the Canton of Zurich show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Sole proprietorship" (40%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (37%) and "Limited" (19%).

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  • Legal forms
  • 40% Sole proprietorship
  • 37% Limited Liability Company
  • 19% Limited
  • 5% Other

Bakeries — Latest registrations in the Canton of Zurich

In the Canton of Zurich, 3 companies in bakery production have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
8610 Uster
10/07/2026
8046 Zürich
01/07/2026
8152 Glattbrugg
22/06/2026
8472 Seuzach
16/06/2026
8154 Oberglatt ZH
22/05/2026
8302 Kloten
12/05/2026
8005 Zürich
23/04/2026
8105 Regensdorf
21/04/2026

Bakeries — Latest liquidations in the Canton of Zurich

In the Canton of Zurich, 1 companies in bakery production have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
8184 Bachenbülach
14/07/2026
8172 Niederglatt ZH
03/07/2026
8820 Wädenswil
24/06/2026
8600 Dübendorf
08/06/2026
8006 Zürich
04/05/2026
8307 Effretikon
10/04/2026
8602 Wangen b. Dübendorf
31/03/2026
8152 Glattpark (Opfikon)
16/02/2026
8050 Zürich
06/02/2026

Bakeries – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in the Canton of Zurich

In the Canton of Zurich, 11 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 head office (other political community), Change of domicile
03/08/2026
Other change
22/07/2026
20/07/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
17/07/2026
14/07/2026
13/07/2026
Other change
10/07/2026
09/07/2026

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Our company lists are compiled using several data sources, including Zefix, the SOGC, the Federal Statistical Office, the UID register, the VAT register and the 26 cantonal commercial registers. The collection of data from these several official sources guarantees the completeness of our lists by sector and region.

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