Chocolate factories — Industry overview in the Canton of Aargau
Canton of Aargau is home to a total of 20 active companies in chocolate production. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 81.8%, with 14 new companies registered, and 5 companies liquidated.
- 14 new companies
- 5 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Chocolate factories — Geographical breakdown in the Canton of Aargau
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Chocolate factories in the Canton of Aargau.
Chocolate factories — Industry size in the Canton of Aargau
In the Canton of Aargau, 14 companies in chocolate production have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 9 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Chocolate factories:
Canton of Bern (29), Canton of Zurich (28), and Canton of Vaud (28).
Companies in chocolate production are the 131st largest group of companies in the Canton of Aargau.
- 14 new companies
- 20 active companies
- ** year to date
Chocolate factories — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in the Canton of Aargau
Over the past 12 months, 2 companies in chocolate production were incorporated. In that same period, 0 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 11.1% growth in the Canton of Aargau.
- 2 new companies
- 0 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Chocolate factories — Size and number of employees in the Canton of Aargau
The most common company size for Chocolate factories in the Canton of Aargau is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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80% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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15% Small (10-49 emp.)
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5% Large (>249 emp.)
Chocolate factories — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in the Canton of Aargau
Out of the 20 companies in chocolate production, most are active in
Production of cocoa and chocolate (12) and Production of confectionery and sugar confectionery (8).
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.
Chocolate factories
Nb of legal entities
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Production of cocoa and chocolate
12
Production of confectionery and sugar confectionery
8
Companies in chocolate production in the Canton of Aargau show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited Liability Company" (35%), followed by "Sole proprietorship" (35%) and "Limited" (25%).
- Legal forms
- 35% Limited Liability Company
- 35% Sole proprietorship
- 25% Limited
- 5% Other
Chocolate factories — Latest registrations in the Canton of Aargau
In the Canton of Aargau, 0 companies in chocolate production have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
5075 Hornussen
01/10/2025
5032 Aarau Rohr
11/06/2024
5212 Hausen AG
29/03/2022
5627 Besenbüren
03/08/2018
Chocolate factories — Latest liquidations in the Canton of Aargau
In the Canton of Aargau, 0 companies in chocolate production have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
5504 Othmarsingen
14/05/2025
5423 Freienwil
20/01/2021
5712 Beinwil am See
24/02/2006
Chocolate factories – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in the Canton of Aargau
In the Canton of Aargau, 1 company in chocolate 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 head office (other political community), Change of domicile
03/06/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
03/06/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
12/08/2025