Cosmetics manufacturers — Industry overview in the Canton of Bern
Canton of Bern is home to a total of 49 active companies in cosmetics manufacturing. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 104.2%, with 46 new companies registered, and 21 companies liquidated.
- 46 new companies
- 21 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Cosmetics manufacturers — Geographical breakdown in the Canton of Bern
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Cosmetics manufacturers in the Canton of Bern.
Cosmetics manufacturers — Industry size in the Canton of Bern
In the Canton of Bern, 46 companies in cosmetics manufacturing have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 25 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Cosmetics manufacturers:
Canton of Zurich (164), Canton of Vaud (116), and Canton of Geneva (104).
Companies in cosmetics manufacturing are the 122nd largest group of companies in the Canton of Bern.
- 46 new companies
- 49 active companies
- ** year to date
Cosmetics manufacturers — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in the Canton of Bern
Over the past 12 months, 6 companies in cosmetics manufacturing were incorporated. In that same period, 1 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 11.4% growth in the Canton of Bern.
- 6 new companies
- 1 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Cosmetics manufacturers — Size and number of employees in the Canton of Bern
The most common company size for Cosmetics manufacturers in the Canton of Bern is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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88% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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12% Small (10-49 emp.)
Cosmetics manufacturers — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in the Canton of Bern
Out of the 49 companies in cosmetics manufacturing, most are active in
Manufacture of perfumes and toilet preparations (49).
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.
Cosmetics manufacturers
Nb of legal entities
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Manufacture of perfumes and toilet preparations
49
Companies in cosmetics manufacturing in the Canton of Bern show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Sole proprietorship" (39%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (33%) and "Limited" (22%).
- Legal forms
- 39% Sole proprietorship
- 33% Limited Liability Company
- 22% Limited
- 6% Other
Cosmetics manufacturers — Latest registrations in the Canton of Bern
In the Canton of Bern, 0 companies in cosmetics manufacturing have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
3072 Ostermundigen
17/08/2026
3427 Utzenstorf
08/06/2026
3434 Obergoldbach
24/03/2026
2504 Biel/Bienne
17/06/2025
3172 Niederwangen b. Bern
18/06/2024
Cosmetics manufacturers — Latest liquidations in the Canton of Bern
In the Canton of Bern, 0 companies in cosmetics manufacturing have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
4900 Langenthal
18/09/2025
2577 Siselen BE
22/09/2022
2608 Courtelary
11/01/2022
Cosmetics manufacturers – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in the Canton of Bern
In the Canton of Bern, 4 companies in cosmetics manufacturing 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 head office (other political community), Change of domicile
09/09/2026
Change of capital
04/09/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile, Change of purpose
07/07/2026
Change of purpose
27/05/2026