Cosmetics wholesalers — Industry overview in German-speaking Switzerland
German-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 584 active companies in cosmetics wholesale. Over the last 10 years, the industry has contracted by 7.7%, with 351 new companies registered, and 400 companies liquidated.
- 351 new companies
- 400 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Cosmetics wholesalers — Geographical breakdown in German-speaking Switzerland
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Cosmetics wholesalers in German-speaking Switzerland.
Cosmetics wholesalers — Industry size in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 351 companies in cosmetics wholesale have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with -49 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Cosmetics wholesalers:
Canton of Zurich (176), Canton of Vaud (119), and Canton of Geneva (108).
Companies in cosmetics wholesale are the 104th largest group of companies in German-speaking Switzerland.
- 351 new companies
- 584 active companies
- ** year to date
Cosmetics wholesalers — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in German-speaking Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 23 companies in cosmetics wholesale were incorporated. In that same period, 46 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 3.8% contraction in German-speaking Switzerland.
- 23 new companies
- 46 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Cosmetics wholesalers — Size and number of employees in German-speaking Switzerland
The most common company size for Cosmetics wholesalers in German-speaking Switzerland is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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87% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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11% Small (10-49 emp.)
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1% Medium (50-249 emp.)
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1% Large (>249 emp.)
Cosmetics wholesalers — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in German-speaking Switzerland
Out of the 584 companies in cosmetics wholesale, most are active in
Wholesale of perfume and cosmetics (584).
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 wholesalers
Nb of legal entities
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Wholesale of perfume and cosmetics
584
Companies in cosmetics wholesale in German-speaking Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited Liability Company" (46%), followed by "Limited" (33%) and "Sole proprietorship" (18%).
- Legal forms
- 46% Limited Liability Company
- 33% Limited
- 18% Sole proprietorship
- 3% Other
Cosmetics wholesalers — Latest registrations in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 2 companies in cosmetics wholesale have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
8864 Reichenburg
20/10/2026
8802 Kilchberg ZH
19/10/2026
4148 Pfeffingen
08/07/2026
4153 Reinach BL
30/06/2026
9244 Niederuzwil
01/06/2026
Cosmetics wholesalers — Latest liquidations in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 5 companies in cosmetics wholesale have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
8957 Spreitenbach
03/11/2026
8808 Pfäffikon SZ
29/10/2026
8808 Pfäffikon SZ
02/10/2026
Cosmetics wholesalers – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 23 companies in cosmetics wholesale 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
26/10/2026
Change of status
22/10/2026