Distilleries — Industry overview in German-speaking Switzerland
German-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 223 active companies in distillation. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 147.8%, with 184 new companies registered, and 51 companies liquidated.
- 184 new companies
- 51 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, 184 companies in distillation have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 133 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Distilleries:
Canton of Zurich (43), Canton of Vaud (39), and Canton of Bern (37).
Companies in distillation are the 129th largest group of companies in German-speaking Switzerland.
- 184 new companies
- 223 active companies
- ** year to date
Distilleries — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in German-speaking Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 18 companies in distillation were incorporated. In that same period, 6 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 5.7% growth in German-speaking Switzerland.
- 18 new companies
- 6 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 223 companies in distillation, most are active in
Distilling, rectifying and blending of spirits (223).
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
223
Companies in distillation in German-speaking Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited Liability Company" (47%), followed by "Limited" (23%) and "Sole proprietorship" (20%).
- Legal forms
- 47% Limited Liability Company
- 23% Limited
- 20% Sole proprietorship
- 10% Other
Distilleries — Latest registrations in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 0 companies in distillation have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
8707 Uetikon am See
27/02/2026
5620 Bremgarten AG
23/01/2026
4500 Solothurn
15/12/2025
Distilleries — Latest liquidations in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 1 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
5107 Schinznach-Dorf
30/04/2025
Distilleries – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 7 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 company name, Change of purpose
02/06/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
18/05/2026
Change of company name, Change of purpose
01/05/2026