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Fish canneries — Companies in fish processing in German-speaking Switzerland

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Fish canneries — Industry overview in German-speaking Switzerland

German-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 29 active companies in fish processing. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 31.8%, with 15 new companies registered, and 8 companies liquidated.

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  • 15 new companies
  • 8 liquidated companies
  • ** year to date

Fish canneries — Geographical breakdown in German-speaking Switzerland

The map below shows the geographical distribution of Fish canneries in German-speaking Switzerland.

Fish canneries — Industry size in German-speaking Switzerland

In German-speaking Switzerland, 15 companies in fish processing have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 7 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Fish canneries: . Companies in fish processing are the 150th largest group of companies in German-speaking Switzerland.

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  • 15 new companies
  • 29 active companies
  • ** year to date

Fish canneries — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in German-speaking Switzerland

Over the past 12 months, 2 companies in fish processing were incorporated. In that same period, 1 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 3.6% growth in German-speaking Switzerland.

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  • 2 new companies
  • 1 liquidated companies
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Fish canneries — Size and number of employees in German-speaking Switzerland

The most common company size for Fish canneries in German-speaking Switzerland is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.

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  • Size distribution
  • 86% Micro (1-9 emp.)
  • 14% Small (10-49 emp.)

Fish canneries — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in German-speaking Switzerland

Out of the 29 companies in fish processing, most are active in Processing and preserving of fish, crustaceans and molluscs (29). 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.

Fish canneries
Nb of legal entities
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Processing and preserving of fish, crustaceans and molluscs
29

Companies in fish processing in German-speaking Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited Liability Company" (52%), followed by "Limited" (31%) and "Sole proprietorship" (17%).

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  • Legal forms
  • 52% Limited Liability Company
  • 31% Limited
  • 17% Sole proprietorship

Fish canneries — Latest registrations in German-speaking Switzerland

In German-speaking Switzerland, 0 companies in fish processing have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
8192 Glattfelden
26/01/2026
6313 Menzingen
18/12/2025
7078 Lenzerheide/Lai
07/10/2024
6330 Cham
28/03/2023
4324 Obermumpf
23/02/2023
8224 Löhningen
01/03/2022
6375 Beckenried
08/02/2022
3210 Kerzers
15/04/2021
9200 Gossau SG
15/12/2020
4144 Arlesheim
29/07/2020

Fish canneries — Latest liquidations in German-speaking Switzerland

In German-speaking Switzerland, 0 companies in fish processing have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
9050 Appenzell
04/07/2024
8625 Gossau ZH
19/03/2024
5025 Asp
22/01/2024
8956 Killwangen
06/03/2023
5033 Buchs AG
09/11/2022
4583 Mühledorf SO
28/04/2020
8404 Winterthur
28/06/2018
5415 Nussbaumen
02/02/2015
9122 Mogelsberg
26/06/2014

Fish canneries – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in German-speaking Switzerland

In German-speaking Switzerland, 0 companies in fish processing have been published in the SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
Event type
Published on
Other change
15/04/2026
Other change
26/02/2026
24/12/2025
Other change
19/09/2025
Change of status
05/08/2025
Other change
11/07/2025
Change of status
21/05/2025

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