Cheese dairies — Industry overview in Switzerland
Switzerland is home to a total of 1'159 active companies in cheese production. Over the last 10 years, the industry has contracted by 8.5%, with 435 new companies registered, and 542 companies liquidated.
- 435 new companies
- 542 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Cheese dairies — Geographical breakdown in Switzerland
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Cheese dairies in Switzerland.
Cheese dairies — Industry size in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 435 companies in cheese production have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with -107 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Cheese dairies:
Canton of Fribourg (181), Canton of Bern (171), and Canton of Vaud (162).
Companies in cheese production are the 92nd largest group of companies in Switzerland.
- 435 new companies
- 1'159 active companies
- ** year to date
Cheese dairies — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 29 companies in cheese production were incorporated. In that same period, 36 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 0.6% contraction in Switzerland.
- 29 new companies
- 36 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Cheese dairies — Size and number of employees in Switzerland
The most common company size for Cheese dairies 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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13% Small (10-49 emp.)
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2% Medium (50-249 emp.)
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1% Large (>249 emp.)
Cheese dairies — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in Switzerland
Out of the 1'159 companies in cheese production, most are active in
Manufacture of cheese (896), Manufacture of ice cream (142), and Manufacture of fresh dairy products (110).
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.
Cheese dairies
Nb of legal entities
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Manufacture of cheese
896
Manufacture of ice cream
142
Manufacture of fresh dairy products
110
Companies in cheese production in Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Other" (35%), followed by "Limited" (26%) and "Sole proprietorship" (21%).
- Legal forms
- 35% Other
- 26% Limited
- 21% Sole proprietorship
- 18% Limited Liability Company
Cheese dairies — Latest registrations in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 2 companies in cheese production have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
5416 Kirchdorf AG
19/05/2026
1893 Muraz (Collombey)
13/05/2026
2405 La Chaux-du-Milieu
30/03/2026
3616 Schwarzenegg
30/03/2026
2058 Le Pâquier NE
02/03/2026
2606 Corgémont
06/02/2026
1649 Pont-la-Ville
05/02/2026
Cheese dairies — Latest liquidations in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 5 companies in cheese production have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
1553 Châtonnaye
04/06/2026
1893 Muraz (Collombey)
03/06/2026
4935 Leimiswil
01/06/2026
1669 Montbovon
20/05/2026
6826 Riva San Vitale
08/04/2026
1673 Auboranges
25/03/2026
Cheese dairies – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 29 companies in cheese 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
02/06/2026