Breweries — Industry overview in French-speaking Switzerland
French-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 146 active companies in brewing and beer production. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 224.4%, with 171 new companies registered, and 70 companies liquidated.
- 171 new companies
- 70 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Breweries — Geographical breakdown in French-speaking Switzerland
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Breweries in French-speaking Switzerland.
Breweries — Industry size in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 171 companies in brewing and beer production have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 101 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Breweries:
Canton of Zurich (64), Canton of Vaud (62), and Canton of Bern (61).
Companies in brewing and beer production are the 113th largest group of companies in French-speaking Switzerland.
- 171 new companies
- 146 active companies
- ** year to date
Breweries — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in French-speaking Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 2 companies in brewing and beer production were incorporated. In that same period, 13 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 7.0% contraction in French-speaking Switzerland.
- 2 new companies
- 13 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Breweries — Size and number of employees in French-speaking Switzerland
The most common company size for Breweries in French-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.)
Breweries — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in French-speaking Switzerland
Out of the 146 companies in brewing and beer production, most are active in
Manufacture of beer (146).
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.
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Companies in brewing and beer production in French-speaking Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited Liability Company" (46%), followed by "Sole proprietorship" (19%) and "Limited" (19%).
- Legal forms
- 46% Limited Liability Company
- 19% Sole proprietorship
- 19% Limited
- 16% Other
Breweries — Latest registrations in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 0 companies in brewing and beer production have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
1464 Chavannes-le-Chêne
22/06/2026
1323 Romainmôtier
15/05/2026
1279 Chavannes-de-Bogis
29/01/2025
2503 Biel/Bienne
11/12/2024
Breweries — Latest liquidations in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 0 companies in brewing and beer production have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
3072 Ostermundigen
03/07/2026
2503 Biel/Bienne
23/01/2026
2074 Marin-Epagnier
28/11/2025
Breweries – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 2 companies in brewing and beer 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
27/08/2026
Change of company name, Change of capital, Change of purpose, Change of legal form
01/07/2026
Change of status
24/06/2026
Change of company name, Change of capital
15/06/2026