Distilleries — Industry overview in French-speaking Switzerland
French-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 109 active companies in distillation. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 98.2%, with 85 new companies registered, and 31 companies liquidated.
- 85 new companies
- 31 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Distilleries — Geographical breakdown in French-speaking Switzerland
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Distilleries in French-speaking Switzerland.
Distilleries — Industry size in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 85 companies in distillation have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 54 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Distilleries:
Canton of Zurich (44), Canton of Vaud (39), and Canton of Bern (37).
Companies in distillation are the 122nd largest group of companies in French-speaking Switzerland.
- 85 new companies
- 109 active companies
- ** year to date
Distilleries — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in French-speaking Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 5 companies in distillation were incorporated. In that same period, 4 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 0.9% growth in French-speaking Switzerland.
- 5 new companies
- 4 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Distilleries — Size and number of employees in French-speaking Switzerland
The most common company size for Distilleries in French-speaking Switzerland is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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95% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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4% Small (10-49 emp.)
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1% Medium (50-249 emp.)
Distilleries — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in French-speaking Switzerland
Out of the 109 companies in distillation, most are active in
Distilling, rectifying and blending of spirits (109).
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.
Distilleries
Nb of legal entities
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Distilling, rectifying and blending of spirits
109
Companies in distillation in French-speaking Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited Liability Company" (50%), followed by "Sole proprietorship" (26%) and "Other" (17%).
- Legal forms
- 50% Limited Liability Company
- 26% Sole proprietorship
- 17% Other
- 8% Limited
Distilleries — Latest registrations in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 0 companies in distillation have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
2525 Le Landeron
11/05/2026
1224 Chêne-Bougeries
02/07/2025
Distilleries — Latest liquidations in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 0 companies in distillation have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
2300 La Chaux-de-Fonds
19/03/2026
1185 Mont-sur-Rolle
26/09/2025
1228 Plan-les-Ouates
13/02/2024
1228 Plan-les-Ouates
15/01/2024
Distilleries – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 0 companies in distillation 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 head office (other political community), Change of domicile
28/04/2026