Breweries — Industry overview in Switzerland
Switzerland is home to a total of 483 active companies in brewing and beer production. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 162.5%, with 439 new companies registered, and 140 companies liquidated.
- 439 new companies
- 140 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, 439 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 (60).
Companies in brewing and beer production are the 122nd largest group of companies in Switzerland.
- 439 new companies
- 483 active companies
- ** year to date
Breweries — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 19 companies in brewing and beer production were incorporated. In that same period, 24 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 1.0% contraction in Switzerland.
- 19 new companies
- 24 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.
- Size distribution
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84% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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14% Small (10-49 emp.)
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2% Medium (50-249 emp.)
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0% Large (>249 emp.)
Breweries — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in Switzerland
Out of the 483 companies in brewing and beer production, most are active in
Manufacture of beer (483).
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 Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited Liability Company" (45%), followed by "Limited" (28%) and "Sole proprietorship" (16%).
- Legal forms
- 45% 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
1716 Plaffeien
11/06/2026
1323 Romainmôtier
15/05/2026
Breweries — Latest liquidations in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 2 companies in brewing and beer production have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
2503 Biel/Bienne
23/01/2026
3072 Ostermundigen
10/12/2025
Breweries – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 16 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
24/06/2026
Change of purpose
24/06/2026
Change of domicile
22/06/2026
Change of status
22/06/2026
Change of company name, Change of capital
15/06/2026
Change of capital
08/06/2026