Bakeries — Industry overview in German-speaking Switzerland
German-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 1'611 active companies in bakery production. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 9.9%, with 1'198 new companies registered, and 1'053 companies liquidated.
- 1'198 new companies
- 1'053 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Bakeries — Geographical breakdown in German-speaking Switzerland
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Bakeries in German-speaking Switzerland.
Bakeries — Industry size in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 1'198 companies in bakery production have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 145 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 61st largest group of companies in German-speaking Switzerland.
- 1'198 new companies
- 1'611 active companies
- ** year to date
Bakeries — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in German-speaking Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 113 companies in bakery production were incorporated. In that same period, 114 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 0.1% contraction in German-speaking Switzerland.
- 113 new companies
- 114 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Bakeries — Size and number of employees in German-speaking Switzerland
The most common company size for Bakeries in German-speaking Switzerland is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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88% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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11% Small (10-49 emp.)
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1% Medium (50-249 emp.)
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0% Large (>249 emp.)
Bakeries — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in German-speaking Switzerland
Out of the 1'611 companies in bakery production, most are active in
Manufacture of bread; manufacture of fresh pastry goods and cakes (1'076), Retail sale of bread, cakes, flour confectionery and sugar confectionery in specialised stores (295), and Bakeries - tea rooms (124).
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
1'076
Retail sale of bread, cakes, flour confectionery and sugar confectionery in specialised stores
295
Manufacture of rusks and biscuits; manufacture of preserved pastry goods and cakes
62
Manufacture of macaroni, noodles, couscous and similar farinaceous products
54
Companies in bakery production in German-speaking Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Sole proprietorship" (38%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (31%) and "Limited" (27%).
- Legal forms
- 38% Sole proprietorship
- 31% Limited Liability Company
- 27% Limited
- 4% Other
Bakeries — Latest registrations in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 6 companies in bakery production have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
4656 Starrkirch-Wil
24/06/2026
8152 Glattbrugg
22/06/2026
5734 Reinach AG
22/06/2026
4310 Rheinfelden
09/06/2026
6022 Grosswangen
08/06/2026
Bakeries — Latest liquidations in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 14 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
8360 Eschlikon TG
14/07/2026
8172 Niederglatt ZH
03/07/2026
5014 Gretzenbach
30/06/2026
5504 Othmarsingen
25/06/2026
8820 Wädenswil
24/06/2026
Bakeries – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 63 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