Florists — Industry overview in French-speaking Switzerland
French-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 439 active companies in flower trade. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 20.6%, with 350 new companies registered, and 275 companies liquidated.
- 350 new companies
- 275 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Florists — Geographical breakdown in French-speaking Switzerland
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Florists in French-speaking Switzerland.
Florists — Industry size in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 350 companies in flower trade have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 75 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Florists:
Canton of Zurich (398), Canton of Bern (286), and Canton of Saint Gallen (191).
Companies in flower trade are the 72nd largest group of companies in French-speaking Switzerland.
- 350 new companies
- 439 active companies
- ** year to date
Florists — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in French-speaking Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 18 companies in flower trade were incorporated. In that same period, 27 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 2.0% contraction in French-speaking Switzerland.
- 18 new companies
- 27 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Florists — Size and number of employees in French-speaking Switzerland
The most common company size for Florists in French-speaking Switzerland is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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97% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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3% Small (10-49 emp.)
Florists — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in French-speaking Switzerland
Out of the 439 companies in flower trade, most are active in
Retail sale of flowers and plants (439).
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.
Florists
Nb of legal entities
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Retail sale of flowers and plants
439
Companies in flower trade in French-speaking Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Sole proprietorship" (55%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (33%) and "Limited" (8%).
- Legal forms
- 55% Sole proprietorship
- 33% Limited Liability Company
- 8% Limited
- 4% Other
Florists — Latest registrations in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 0 companies in flower trade have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
1564 Domdidier
31/03/2025
1288 Aire-la-Ville
06/03/2025
1814 La Tour-de-Peilz
27/01/2025
1227 Carouge GE
12/12/2024
Florists — Latest liquidations in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 3 companies in flower trade have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
1400 Yverdon-les-Bains
07/05/2025
1676 Chavannes-les-Forts
01/05/2025
1814 La Tour-de-Peilz
16/04/2025
2024 St-Aubin-Sauges
19/02/2025
1279 Bogis-Bossey
27/01/2025
Florists – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 7 companies in flower trade 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 status
20/05/2025