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Fish canneries — Companies in fish processing in Switzerland

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Fish canneries — Industry overview in Switzerland

Switzerland is home to a total of 38 active companies in fish processing. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 52.0%, with 24 new companies registered, and 11 companies liquidated.

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  • 24 new companies
  • 11 liquidated companies
  • ** year to date

Fish canneries — Geographical breakdown in Switzerland

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

Fish canneries — Industry size in Switzerland

In Switzerland, 24 companies in fish processing have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 13 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 Switzerland.

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  • 24 new companies
  • 38 active companies
  • ** year to date

Fish canneries — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in Switzerland

Over the past 12 months, 3 companies in fish processing were incorporated. In that same period, 1 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 5.6% growth in Switzerland.

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  • 3 new companies
  • 1 liquidated companies
  • * month to date

Fish canneries — Size and number of employees in Switzerland

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

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  • Size distribution
  • 87% Micro (1-9 emp.)
  • 11% Small (10-49 emp.)
  • 3% Medium (50-249 emp.)

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

Out of the 38 companies in fish processing, most are active in Processing and preserving of fish, crustaceans and molluscs (38). 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
38

Companies in fish processing in Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited Liability Company" (47%), followed by "Limited" (34%) and "Sole proprietorship" (18%).

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  • Legal forms
  • 47% Limited Liability Company
  • 34% Limited
  • 18% Sole proprietorship

Fish canneries — Latest registrations in Switzerland

In Switzerland, 1 companies in fish processing have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
1806 St-Légier-La Chiésaz
26/06/2026
8192 Glattfelden
26/01/2026
6313 Menzingen
18/12/2025
1774 Cousset
17/02/2025
7078 Lenzerheide/Lai
07/10/2024
6330 Cham
28/03/2023
4324 Obermumpf
23/02/2023
1072 Forel (Lavaux)
21/04/2022
8224 Löhningen
01/03/2022
6375 Beckenried
08/02/2022

Fish canneries — Latest liquidations in Switzerland

In 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
1864 Vers-l'Eglise
10/03/2023
8956 Killwangen
06/03/2023
5033 Buchs AG
09/11/2022
1072 Forel (Lavaux)
21/09/2022
2114 Fleurier
20/12/2021
4583 Mühledorf SO
28/04/2020

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

In Switzerland, 4 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
03/07/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
16/06/2026
Other change
15/04/2026
Other change
26/02/2026
24/12/2025
Other change
17/12/2025

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Our company lists are compiled using several data sources, including Zefix, the SOGC, the Federal Statistical Office, the UID register, the VAT register and the 26 cantonal commercial registers. The collection of data from these several official sources guarantees the completeness of our lists by sector and region.

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