Butcheries — Industry overview in French-speaking Switzerland
French-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 301 active companies in meat trade. Over the last 10 years, the industry has contracted by 8.0%, with 202 new companies registered, and 228 companies liquidated.
- 202 new companies
- 228 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Butcheries — Geographical breakdown in French-speaking Switzerland
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Butcheries in French-speaking Switzerland.
Butcheries — Industry size in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 202 companies in meat trade have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with -26 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Butcheries:
Canton of Bern (116), Canton of Vaud (107), and Canton of Zurich (66).
Companies in meat trade are the 93rd largest group of companies in French-speaking Switzerland.
- 202 new companies
- 301 active companies
- ** year to date
Butcheries — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in French-speaking Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 12 companies in meat trade were incorporated. In that same period, 4 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 2.7% growth in French-speaking Switzerland.
- 12 new companies
- 4 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Butcheries — Size and number of employees in French-speaking Switzerland
The most common company size for Butcheries in French-speaking Switzerland is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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97% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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3% Small (10-49 emp.)
Butcheries — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in French-speaking Switzerland
Out of the 301 companies in meat trade, most are active in
Retail sale of meat and meat products in specialised stores (301).
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.
Butcheries
Nb of legal entities
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Retail sale of meat and meat products in specialised stores
301
Companies in meat trade in French-speaking Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited Liability Company" (41%), followed by "Sole proprietorship" (41%) and "Limited" (17%).
- Legal forms
- 41% Limited Liability Company
- 41% Sole proprietorship
- 17% Limited
- 2% Other
Butcheries — Latest registrations in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 3 companies in meat trade have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
1400 Yverdon-les-Bains
01/09/2026
2300 La Chaux-de-Fonds
20/08/2026
1784 Courtepin
23/04/2026
2345 Les Breuleux
29/01/2026
Butcheries — Latest liquidations in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 0 companies in meat trade have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
2732 Reconvilier
08/09/2025
1646 Echarlens
15/07/2025
Butcheries – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 4 companies in meat trade 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
14/09/2026
Change of status
03/08/2026
Change of status
16/07/2026
Change of status
08/07/2026