Cosmetics manufacturers — Industry overview in French-speaking Switzerland
French-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 315 active companies in cosmetics manufacturing. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 154.0%, with 292 new companies registered, and 101 companies liquidated.
- 292 new companies
- 101 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Cosmetics manufacturers — Geographical breakdown in French-speaking Switzerland
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Cosmetics manufacturers in French-speaking Switzerland.
Cosmetics manufacturers — Industry size in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 292 companies in cosmetics manufacturing have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 191 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Cosmetics manufacturers:
Canton of Zurich (161), Canton of Vaud (113), and Canton of Geneva (99).
Companies in cosmetics manufacturing are the 89th largest group of companies in French-speaking Switzerland.
- 292 new companies
- 315 active companies
- ** year to date
Cosmetics manufacturers — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in French-speaking Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 25 companies in cosmetics manufacturing were incorporated. In that same period, 5 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 6.8% growth in French-speaking Switzerland.
- 25 new companies
- 5 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Cosmetics manufacturers — Size and number of employees in French-speaking Switzerland
The most common company size for Cosmetics manufacturers in French-speaking Switzerland is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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90% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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9% Small (10-49 emp.)
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1% Large (>249 emp.)
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0% Medium (50-249 emp.)
Cosmetics manufacturers — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in French-speaking Switzerland
Out of the 315 companies in cosmetics manufacturing, most are active in
Manufacture of perfumes and toilet preparations (315).
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
315
Companies in cosmetics manufacturing in French-speaking Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited Liability Company" (39%), followed by "Limited" (39%) and "Sole proprietorship" (19%).
- Legal forms
- 39% Limited Liability Company
- 39% Limited
- 19% Sole proprietorship
- 3% Other
Cosmetics manufacturers — Latest registrations in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 3 companies in cosmetics manufacturing have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
1020 Renens VD
13/05/2026
2300 La Chaux-de-Fonds
16/04/2026
1227 Carouge GE
19/03/2026
1752 Villars-sur-Glâne
11/03/2026
1410 St-Cierges
02/03/2026
Cosmetics manufacturers — Latest liquidations in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 1 companies in cosmetics manufacturing have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
1227 Carouge GE
30/04/2026
1093 La Conversion
20/01/2026
1212 Grand-Lancy
05/11/2025
2854 Bassecourt
27/06/2025
2043 Boudevilliers
20/06/2025
1224 Chêne-Bougeries
05/06/2025
1052 Mont-sur-Lausanne
10/04/2025
Cosmetics manufacturers – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 14 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 company name, Change of purpose
03/06/2026
Change of status
03/06/2026
Change of status
27/05/2026
Change of status
22/05/2026