Bakeries — Industry overview in Switzerland
Switzerland is home to a total of 2'678 active companies in bakery production. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 7.9%, with 2'080 new companies registered, and 1'883 companies liquidated.
- 2'080 new companies
- 1'883 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Bakeries — Geographical breakdown in Switzerland
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Bakeries in Switzerland.
Bakeries — Industry size in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 2'080 companies in bakery production have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 197 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 54th largest group of companies in Switzerland.
- 2'080 new companies
- 2'678 active companies
- ** year to date
Bakeries — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 198 companies in bakery production were incorporated. In that same period, 185 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 0.5% growth in Switzerland.
- 198 new companies
- 185 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Bakeries — Size and number of employees in Switzerland
The most common company size for Bakeries in Switzerland is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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90% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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9% Small (10-49 emp.)
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1% Medium (50-249 emp.)
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0% Large (>249 emp.)
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0% Unknown
Bakeries — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in Switzerland
Out of the 2'678 companies in bakery production, most are active in
Manufacture of bread; manufacture of fresh pastry goods and cakes (1'633), Retail sale of bread, cakes, flour confectionery and sugar confectionery in specialised stores (497), and Bakeries - tea rooms (370).
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
1'633
Retail sale of bread, cakes, flour confectionery and sugar confectionery in specialised stores
497
Manufacture of rusks and biscuits; manufacture of preserved pastry goods and cakes
94
Manufacture of macaroni, noodles, couscous and similar farinaceous products
84
Companies in bakery production in Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Sole proprietorship" (38%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (35%) and "Limited" (22%).
- Legal forms
- 38% Sole proprietorship
- 35% Limited Liability Company
- 22% Limited
- 5% Other
Bakeries — Latest registrations in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 6 companies in bakery production have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
1763 Granges-Paccot
22/07/2026
1654 Cerniat FR
17/07/2026
8820 Wädenswil
13/07/2026
Bakeries — Latest liquidations in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 17 companies in bakery production have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
1535 Combremont-Grand
17/07/2026
5073 Gipf-Oberfrick
16/07/2026
8184 Bachenbülach
14/07/2026
8360 Eschlikon TG
14/07/2026
Bakeries – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 88 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
04/08/2026