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Breweries — Companies in brewing and beer production in Switzerland

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Breweries — Industry overview in Switzerland

Switzerland is home to a total of 484 active companies in brewing and beer production. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 161.6%, with 438 new companies registered, and 139 companies liquidated.

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  • 438 new companies
  • 139 liquidated companies
  • ** year to date

Breweries — Geographical breakdown in Switzerland

The map below shows the geographical distribution of Breweries in Switzerland.

Breweries — Industry size in Switzerland

In Switzerland, 438 companies in brewing and beer production have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 299 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 121st largest group of companies in Switzerland.

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  • 438 new companies
  • 484 active companies
  • ** year to date

Breweries — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in Switzerland

Over the past 12 months, 18 companies in brewing and beer production were incorporated. In that same period, 23 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 1.0% contraction in Switzerland.

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  • 18 new companies
  • 23 liquidated companies
  • * month to date

Breweries — Size and number of employees in Switzerland

The most common company size for Breweries in Switzerland is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.

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  • Size distribution
  • 83% Micro (1-9 emp.)
  • 14% Small (10-49 emp.)
  • 2% Medium (50-249 emp.)
  • 0% Large (>249 emp.)

Breweries — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in Switzerland

Out of the 484 companies in brewing and beer production, most are active in Manufacture of beer (484). 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
Nb of legal entities
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Manufacture of beer
484

Companies in brewing and beer production in Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited Liability Company" (44%), followed by "Limited" (28%) and "Sole proprietorship" (16%).

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  • Legal forms
  • 44% Limited Liability Company
  • 28% Limited
  • 16% Sole proprietorship
  • 11% Other

Breweries — Latest registrations in Switzerland

In Switzerland, 2 companies in brewing and beer production have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
6600 Locarno
26/05/2026
1323 Romainmôtier
15/05/2026
6825 Capolago
10/04/2026
8352 Elsau
12/03/2026
6232 Geuensee
01/03/2026
6300 Zug
27/02/2026
6374 Buochs
28/01/2026
7202 Says
01/01/2026
3600 Thun
10/12/2025
4056 Basel
01/12/2025

Breweries — Latest liquidations in Switzerland

In Switzerland, 1 companies in brewing and beer production have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
1860 Aigle
28/05/2026
6528 Camorino
09/03/2026
2503 Biel/Bienne
23/01/2026
1270 Trélex
12/01/2026
1148 Moiry VD
09/01/2026
6210 Sursee
10/12/2025
3072 Ostermundigen
10/12/2025
2074 Marin-Epagnier
28/11/2025

Breweries – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in Switzerland

In Switzerland, 13 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
Other change
03/06/2026
Other change
01/06/2026
Other change
28/05/2026
Change of purpose
26/05/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
21/05/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
13/05/2026
Other change
08/05/2026

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Our company lists are compiled using several data sources, including Zefix, the SOGC, the Federal Statistical Office, the UID register, the VAT register and the 26 cantonal commercial registers. The collection of data from these several official sources guarantees the completeness of our lists by sector and region.

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