Distilleries — Industry overview in Switzerland
Switzerland is home to a total of 355 active companies in distillation. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 120.5%, with 283 new companies registered, and 89 companies liquidated.
- 283 new companies
- 89 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Distilleries — Geographical breakdown in Switzerland
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Distilleries in Switzerland.
Distilleries — Industry size in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 283 companies in distillation have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 194 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 127th largest group of companies in Switzerland.
- 283 new companies
- 355 active companies
- ** year to date
Distilleries — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 26 companies in distillation were incorporated. In that same period, 13 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 3.8% growth in Switzerland.
- 26 new companies
- 13 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Distilleries — Size and number of employees in Switzerland
The most common company size for Distilleries in Switzerland is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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90% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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9% Small (10-49 emp.)
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1% Medium (50-249 emp.)
Distilleries — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in Switzerland
Out of the 355 companies in distillation, most are active in
Distilling, rectifying and blending of spirits (355).
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
355
Companies in distillation in Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited Liability Company" (46%), followed by "Sole proprietorship" (22%) and "Limited" (19%).
- Legal forms
- 46% Limited Liability Company
- 22% Sole proprietorship
- 19% Limited
- 14% Other
Distilleries — Latest registrations in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 2 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
2525 Le Landeron
11/05/2026
Distilleries — Latest liquidations in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 1 companies in distillation have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
1806 St-Légier-La Chiésaz
06/08/2026
8200 Schaffhausen
08/05/2026
2300 La Chaux-de-Fonds
19/03/2026
Distilleries – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in Switzerland
In 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 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