Breweries — Industry overview in Italian-speaking Switzerland
Italian-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 27 active companies in brewing and beer production. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 285.7%, with 27 new companies registered, and 7 companies liquidated.
- 27 new companies
- 7 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Breweries — Geographical breakdown in Italian-speaking Switzerland
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Breweries in Italian-speaking Switzerland.
Breweries — Industry size in Italian-speaking Switzerland
In Italian-speaking Switzerland, 27 companies in brewing and beer production have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 20 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Breweries:
Canton of Zurich (65), Canton of Bern (63), and Canton of Vaud (61).
Companies in brewing and beer production are the 116th largest group of companies in Italian-speaking Switzerland.
- 27 new companies
- 27 active companies
- ** year to date
Breweries — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in Italian-speaking Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 2 companies in brewing and beer production were incorporated. In that same period, 1 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 3.8% growth in Italian-speaking Switzerland.
- 2 new companies
- 1 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Breweries — Size and number of employees in Italian-speaking Switzerland
The most common company size for Breweries in Italian-speaking Switzerland is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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89% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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11% Small (10-49 emp.)
Breweries — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in Italian-speaking Switzerland
Out of the 27 companies in brewing and beer production, most are active in
Manufacture of beer (27).
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 Italian-speaking Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited Liability Company" (56%), followed by "Limited" (22%) and "Sole proprietorship" (19%).
- Legal forms
- 56% Limited Liability Company
- 22% Limited
- 19% Sole proprietorship
- 4% Other
Breweries — Latest registrations in Italian-speaking Switzerland
In Italian-speaking Switzerland, 1 companies in brewing and beer production have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
6514 Sementina
01/02/2025
6500 Bellinzona
26/04/2024
6500 Bellinzona
05/05/2022
6583 S. Antonio (Val Morobbia)
30/09/2021
Breweries — Latest liquidations in Italian-speaking Switzerland
In Italian-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
Breweries – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in Italian-speaking Switzerland
In Italian-speaking Switzerland, 1 company in brewing and beer production has 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 head office (other political community), Change of domicile, Change of purpose
23/05/2025
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
10/04/2025