Breweries — Industry overview in German-speaking Switzerland
German-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 306 active companies in brewing and beer production. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 137.2%, with 242 new companies registered, and 65 companies liquidated.
- 242 new companies
- 65 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Breweries — Geographical breakdown in German-speaking Switzerland
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Breweries in German-speaking Switzerland.
Breweries — Industry size in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 242 companies in brewing and beer production have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 177 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Breweries:
Canton of Zurich (65), Canton of Vaud (61), and Canton of Bern (61).
Companies in brewing and beer production are the 122nd largest group of companies in German-speaking Switzerland.
- 242 new companies
- 306 active companies
- ** year to date
Breweries — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in German-speaking Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 12 companies in brewing and beer production were incorporated. In that same period, 3 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 3.0% growth in German-speaking Switzerland.
- 12 new companies
- 3 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Breweries — Size and number of employees in German-speaking Switzerland
The most common company size for Breweries in German-speaking Switzerland is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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81% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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16% Small (10-49 emp.)
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3% Medium (50-249 emp.)
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0% Large (>249 emp.)
Breweries — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in German-speaking Switzerland
Out of the 306 companies in brewing and beer production, most are active in
Manufacture of beer (306).
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.
Breweries
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Companies in brewing and beer production in German-speaking Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited Liability Company" (43%), followed by "Limited" (33%) and "Sole proprietorship" (15%).
- Legal forms
- 43% Limited Liability Company
- 33% Limited
- 15% Sole proprietorship
- 10% Other
Breweries — Latest registrations in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-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
1716 Plaffeien
11/06/2026
8840 Einsiedeln
28/11/2025
9451 Kriessern
01/10/2025
Breweries — Latest liquidations in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-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
10/12/2025
4204 Himmelried
04/08/2025
8408 Winterthur
28/05/2025
8723 Maseltrangen
19/03/2025
9245 Oberbüren
10/03/2025
Breweries – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 12 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 company name, Change of purpose
31/07/2026
Change of capital
27/07/2026
Change of domicile, Change of purpose
16/07/2026