Cosmetics wholesalers — Industry overview in German-speaking Switzerland
German-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 594 active companies in cosmetics wholesale. Over the last 10 years, the industry has contracted by 6.2%, with 346 new companies registered, and 385 companies liquidated.
- 346 new companies
- 385 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, 346 companies in cosmetics wholesale have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with -39 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Cosmetics wholesalers:
Canton of Zurich (178), Canton of Vaud (120), and Canton of Geneva (112).
Companies in cosmetics wholesale are the 104th largest group of companies in German-speaking Switzerland.
- 346 new companies
- 594 active companies
- ** year to date
Cosmetics wholesalers — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in German-speaking Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 25 companies in cosmetics wholesale were incorporated. In that same period, 40 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 2.5% contraction in German-speaking Switzerland.
- 25 new companies
- 40 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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88% 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 594 companies in cosmetics wholesale, most are active in
Wholesale of perfume and cosmetics (594).
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
594
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" (19%).
- Legal forms
- 46% Limited Liability Company
- 33% Limited
- 19% 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
4148 Pfeffingen
08/07/2026
4153 Reinach BL
30/06/2026
9244 Niederuzwil
01/06/2026
9000 St. Gallen
11/05/2026
9524 Zuzwil SG
04/05/2026
Cosmetics wholesalers — Latest liquidations in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 6 companies in cosmetics wholesale have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
2520 La Neuveville
04/08/2026
ohne Domizil-sans domicile
21/07/2026
8834 Schindellegi
25/06/2026
6362 Stansstad
19/06/2026
Cosmetics wholesalers – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 24 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
05/08/2026
Change of status
03/08/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
29/07/2026