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 17.1%, with 341 new companies registered, and 277 companies liquidated.
- 341 new companies
- 277 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, 341 companies in flower trade have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 64 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Florists:
Canton of Zurich (404), Canton of Bern (291), and Canton of Aargau (194).
Companies in flower trade are the 74th largest group of companies in French-speaking Switzerland.
- 341 new companies
- 439 active companies
- ** year to date
Florists — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in French-speaking Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 21 companies in flower trade were incorporated. In that same period, 18 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 0.7% growth in French-speaking Switzerland.
- 21 new companies
- 18 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, 1 companies in flower trade have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
1026 Echandens
29/07/2026
1893 Muraz (Collombey)
06/07/2026
1752 Villars-sur-Glâne
21/05/2026
1648 Hauteville
07/05/2026
1400 Yverdon-les-Bains
09/03/2026
1410 St-Cierges
18/12/2025
Florists — Latest liquidations in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 5 companies in flower trade have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
1784 Courtepin
05/08/2026
1227 Carouge GE
31/07/2026
1008 Jouxtens-Mézery
30/07/2026
1893 Muraz (Collombey)
29/07/2026
1026 Echandens
16/07/2026
1225 Chêne-Bourg
19/06/2026
1564 Domdidier
18/05/2026
1434 Ependes (VD)
02/02/2026
Florists – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 12 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
24/07/2026