German-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 140 active companies in chocolate production. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 41.4%, with 90 new companies registered, and 49 companies liquidated.
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Chocolate factories in German-speaking Switzerland.
In German-speaking Switzerland, 90 companies in chocolate production have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 41 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 137th largest group of companies in German-speaking Switzerland.
Over the past 12 months, 12 companies in chocolate production were incorporated. In that same period, 9 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 2.2% growth in German-speaking Switzerland.
The most common company size for Chocolate factories in German-speaking Switzerland is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
Out of the 140 companies in chocolate production, most are active in Production of cocoa and chocolate (105) and Production of confectionery and sugar confectionery (35). 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.
Companies in chocolate production in German-speaking Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (39%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (34%) and "Sole proprietorship" (22%).
In German-speaking Switzerland, 0 companies in chocolate production have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
In German-speaking Switzerland, 1 companies in chocolate production have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
In German-speaking Switzerland, 3 companies in chocolate production have been published in the SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
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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