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Chocolate factories — Companies in chocolate production in Zurich

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Chocolate factories — Industry overview in Zurich

Zurich is home to a total of 13 active companies in chocolate production. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 116.7%, with 12 new companies registered, and 5 companies liquidated.

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  • 12 new companies
  • 5 liquidated companies
  • ** year to date

Chocolate factories — Geographical breakdown in Zurich

The map below shows the geographical distribution of Chocolate factories in Zurich.

Chocolate factories — Industry size in Zurich

In Zurich, 12 companies in chocolate production have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 7 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Chocolate factories: Zurich (13). Companies in chocolate production are the 120th largest group of companies in Zurich.

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  • 12 new companies
  • 13 active companies
  • ** year to date

Chocolate factories — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in Zurich

Over the past 12 months, 3 companies in chocolate production were incorporated. In that same period, 1 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 18.2% growth in Zurich.

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  • 3 new companies
  • 1 liquidated companies
  • * month to date

Chocolate factories — Size and number of employees in Zurich

The most common company size for Chocolate factories in Zurich is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.

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  • Size distribution
  • 77% Micro (1-9 emp.)
  • 15% Small (10-49 emp.)
  • 8% Large (>249 emp.)

Chocolate factories — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in Zurich

Out of the 13 companies in chocolate production, most are active in Production of cocoa and chocolate (12) and Production of confectionery and sugar confectionery (1). 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
1

Companies in chocolate production in Zurich show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited Liability Company" (62%), followed by "Limited" (23%) and "Sole proprietorship" (15%).

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  • Legal forms
  • 62% Limited Liability Company
  • 23% Limited
  • 15% Sole proprietorship

Chocolate factories — Latest registrations in Zurich

In Zurich, 0 companies in chocolate production have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
8003 Zürich
07/05/2026
8001 Zürich
21/04/2026
8038 Zürich
20/11/2025
8001 Zürich
26/11/2024
8057 Zürich
03/04/2024
8006 Zürich
05/09/2023
8008 Zürich
29/10/2018
8048 Zürich
07/04/2017
8038 Zürich
22/01/2016
8001 Zürich
13/02/2015

Chocolate factories — Latest liquidations in Zurich

In Zurich, 1 companies in chocolate production have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
8001 Zürich
29/05/2026
8001 Zürich
09/09/2024
8049 Zürich
15/06/2021
8045 Zürich
26/11/2018
8005 Zürich
30/03/2016
8005 Zürich
03/11/2015

Chocolate factories – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in Zurich

In Zurich, 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
29/05/2026
Other change
14/01/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
12/12/2025
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
12/12/2025
Change of company name, Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile, Change of purpose
07/11/2025
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
07/11/2025
Other change
08/05/2025

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