Distilleries — Industry overview in German-speaking Switzerland
German-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 226 active companies in distillation. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 148.4%, with 189 new companies registered, and 54 companies liquidated.
- 189 new companies
- 54 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Distilleries — Geographical breakdown in German-speaking Switzerland
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Distilleries in German-speaking Switzerland.
Distilleries — Industry size in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 189 companies in distillation have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 135 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Distilleries:
Canton of Zurich (45), Canton of Vaud (39), and Canton of Bern (38).
Companies in distillation are the 129th largest group of companies in German-speaking Switzerland.
- 189 new companies
- 226 active companies
- ** year to date
Distilleries — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in German-speaking Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 19 companies in distillation were incorporated. In that same period, 8 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 5.1% growth in German-speaking Switzerland.
- 19 new companies
- 8 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Distilleries — Size and number of employees in German-speaking Switzerland
The most common company size for Distilleries 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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12% Small (10-49 emp.)
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1% Medium (50-249 emp.)
Distilleries — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in German-speaking Switzerland
Out of the 226 companies in distillation, most are active in
Distilling, rectifying and blending of spirits (226).
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
226
Companies in distillation in German-speaking Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited Liability Company" (46%), followed by "Limited" (23%) and "Sole proprietorship" (20%).
- Legal forms
- 46% Limited Liability Company
- 23% Limited
- 20% Sole proprietorship
- 10% Other
Distilleries — Latest registrations in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 1 companies in distillation have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
4573 Lohn-Ammannsegg
10/08/2026
8707 Uetikon am See
27/02/2026
Distilleries — Latest liquidations in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 0 companies in distillation have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
8200 Schaffhausen
08/05/2026
6212 St. Erhard
22/05/2025
Distilleries – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 5 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, Change of purpose
21/08/2026
Change of company name, Change of purpose
14/08/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
11/08/2026