Bakeries — Industry overview in French-speaking Switzerland
French-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 943 active companies in bakery production. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 4.8%, with 802 new companies registered, and 759 companies liquidated.
- 802 new companies
- 759 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Bakeries — Geographical breakdown in French-speaking Switzerland
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Bakeries in French-speaking Switzerland.
Bakeries — Industry size in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 802 companies in bakery production have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 43 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Bakeries:
Canton of Zurich (343), Canton of Vaud (337), and Canton of Bern (311).
Companies in bakery production are the 45th largest group of companies in French-speaking Switzerland.
- 802 new companies
- 943 active companies
- ** year to date
Bakeries — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in French-speaking Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 86 companies in bakery production were incorporated. In that same period, 80 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 0.6% growth in French-speaking Switzerland.
- 86 new companies
- 80 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Bakeries — Size and number of employees in French-speaking Switzerland
The most common company size for Bakeries in French-speaking Switzerland is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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93% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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6% Small (10-49 emp.)
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1% Medium (50-249 emp.)
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0% Unknown
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0% Large (>249 emp.)
Bakeries — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in French-speaking Switzerland
Out of the 943 companies in bakery production, most are active in
Manufacture of bread; manufacture of fresh pastry goods and cakes (489), Bakeries - tea rooms (233), and Retail sale of bread, cakes, flour confectionery and sugar confectionery in specialised stores (172).
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
489
Retail sale of bread, cakes, flour confectionery and sugar confectionery in specialised stores
172
Manufacture of rusks and biscuits; manufacture of preserved pastry goods and cakes
29
Manufacture of macaroni, noodles, couscous and similar farinaceous products
20
Companies in bakery production in French-speaking Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited Liability Company" (41%), followed by "Sole proprietorship" (38%) and "Limited" (14%).
- Legal forms
- 41% Limited Liability Company
- 38% Sole proprietorship
- 14% Limited
- 6% Other
Bakeries — Latest registrations in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 5 companies in bakery production have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
1083 Mézières VD
24/08/2026
1020 Renens VD
17/08/2026
1763 Granges-Paccot
22/07/2026
1654 Cerniat FR
17/07/2026
Bakeries — Latest liquidations in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 9 companies in bakery production have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
Bakeries – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 37 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 company name
27/08/2026
Change of status
21/08/2026