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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 65 new companies
- 15 liquidated companies
- * month to date
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.
- Size distribution
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90% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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8% Small (10-49 emp.)
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2% Medium (50-249 emp.)
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1% Large (>249 emp.)
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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%).
- 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
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
8807 Freienbach
24/08/2026
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
Change of purpose
23/10/2026
Change of purpose
21/10/2026