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Cosmetics manufacturers — Companies in cosmetics manufacturing in German-speaking Switzerland

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Cosmetics manufacturers — Industry overview in German-speaking Switzerland

German-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 533 active companies in cosmetics manufacturing. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 163.9%, with 502 new companies registered, and 171 companies liquidated.

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  • 502 new companies
  • 171 liquidated companies
  • ** year to date

Cosmetics manufacturers — Geographical breakdown in German-speaking Switzerland

The map below shows the geographical distribution of Cosmetics manufacturers in German-speaking Switzerland.

Cosmetics manufacturers — Industry size in German-speaking Switzerland

In German-speaking Switzerland, 502 companies in cosmetics manufacturing have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 331 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Cosmetics manufacturers: Canton of Zurich (164), Canton of Vaud (118), and Canton of Geneva (105). Companies in cosmetics manufacturing are the 108th largest group of companies in German-speaking Switzerland.

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  • 502 new companies
  • 533 active companies
  • ** year to date

Cosmetics manufacturers — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in German-speaking Switzerland

Over the past 12 months, 65 companies in cosmetics manufacturing were incorporated. In that same period, 15 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 10.4% growth in German-speaking Switzerland.

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  • 65 new companies
  • 15 liquidated companies
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Cosmetics manufacturers — Size and number of employees in German-speaking Switzerland

The most common company size for Cosmetics manufacturers in German-speaking Switzerland is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.

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  • Size distribution
  • 90% Micro (1-9 emp.)
  • 8% Small (10-49 emp.)
  • 2% Medium (50-249 emp.)
  • 1% Large (>249 emp.)
  • 0% Unknown

Cosmetics manufacturers — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in German-speaking Switzerland

Out of the 533 companies in cosmetics manufacturing, most are active in Manufacture of perfumes and toilet preparations (533). 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
533

Companies in cosmetics manufacturing in German-speaking Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited Liability Company" (41%), followed by "Limited" (33%) and "Sole proprietorship" (23%).

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  • Legal forms
  • 41% Limited Liability Company
  • 33% Limited
  • 23% Sole proprietorship
  • 3% Other

Cosmetics manufacturers — Latest registrations in German-speaking Switzerland

In German-speaking Switzerland, 4 companies in cosmetics manufacturing have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
6004 Luzern
27/10/2026
4805 Brittnau
26/10/2026
8001 Zürich
21/10/2026
9240 Uzwil
09/10/2026
8856 Tuggen
02/10/2026
9042 Speicher
30/09/2026
8854 Siebnen
28/09/2026
6300 Zug
23/09/2026
6006 Luzern
11/09/2026
7310 Bad Ragaz
08/09/2026

Cosmetics manufacturers — Latest liquidations in German-speaking Switzerland

In German-speaking Switzerland, 2 companies in cosmetics manufacturing have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
6313 Menzingen
14/10/2026
8050 Zürich
07/09/2026
8810 Horgen
25/08/2026
8807 Freienbach
24/08/2026
4058 Basel
03/07/2026
8048 Zürich
26/03/2026
3006 Bern
19/03/2026

Cosmetics manufacturers – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in German-speaking Switzerland

In German-speaking Switzerland, 21 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
02/11/2026
29/10/2026
29/10/2026
Other change
26/10/2026
Change of purpose
23/10/2026
Other change
22/10/2026
Change of purpose
21/10/2026
Other change
20/10/2026
19/10/2026

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