Cosmetics manufacturers — Industry overview in Switzerland
Switzerland is home to a total of 861 active companies in cosmetics manufacturing. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 146.0%, with 797 new companies registered, and 286 companies liquidated.
- 797 new companies
- 286 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Cosmetics manufacturers — Geographical breakdown in Switzerland
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Cosmetics manufacturers in Switzerland.
Cosmetics manufacturers — Industry size in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 797 companies in cosmetics manufacturing have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 511 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 107th largest group of companies in Switzerland.
- 797 new companies
- 861 active companies
- ** year to date
Cosmetics manufacturers — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 93 companies in cosmetics manufacturing were incorporated. In that same period, 26 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 8.4% growth in Switzerland.
- 93 new companies
- 26 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Cosmetics manufacturers — Size and number of employees in Switzerland
The most common company size for Cosmetics manufacturers in 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% Medium (50-249 emp.)
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1% Large (>249 emp.)
Cosmetics manufacturers — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in Switzerland
Out of the 861 companies in cosmetics manufacturing, most are active in
Manufacture of perfumes and toilet preparations (861).
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
861
Companies in cosmetics manufacturing in Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited Liability Company" (40%), followed by "Limited" (35%) and "Sole proprietorship" (21%).
- Legal forms
- 40% Limited Liability Company
- 35% Limited
- 21% Sole proprietorship
- 3% Other
Cosmetics manufacturers — Latest registrations in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 4 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
5312 Döttingen
12/05/2026
6312 Steinhausen
20/04/2026
2300 La Chaux-de-Fonds
16/04/2026
Cosmetics manufacturers — Latest liquidations in Switzerland
In 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
8157 Dielsdorf
13/03/2026
4656 Starrkirch-Wil
06/03/2026
8832 Wilen b. Wollerau
06/02/2026
1093 La Conversion
20/01/2026
Cosmetics manufacturers – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 41 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 status
03/06/2026
Change of company name, Change of purpose
03/06/2026
Change of status
02/06/2026