Florists — Industry overview in German-speaking Switzerland
German-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 1'735 active companies in flower trade. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 26.1%, with 1'074 new companies registered, and 715 companies liquidated.
- 1'074 new companies
- 715 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Florists — Geographical breakdown in German-speaking Switzerland
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Florists in German-speaking Switzerland.
Florists — Industry size in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 1'074 companies in flower trade have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 359 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Florists:
Canton of Zurich (404), Canton of Bern (292), and Canton of Aargau (195).
Companies in flower trade are the 56th largest group of companies in German-speaking Switzerland.
- 1'074 new companies
- 1'735 active companies
- ** year to date
Florists — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in German-speaking Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 81 companies in flower trade were incorporated. In that same period, 62 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 1.1% growth in German-speaking Switzerland.
- 81 new companies
- 62 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Florists — Size and number of employees in German-speaking Switzerland
The most common company size for Florists in German-speaking Switzerland is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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98% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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2% Small (10-49 emp.)
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0% Medium (50-249 emp.)
Florists — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in German-speaking Switzerland
Out of the 1'735 companies in flower trade, most are active in
Retail sale of flowers and plants (1'735).
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
1'735
Companies in flower trade in German-speaking Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Sole proprietorship" (65%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (25%) and "Limited" (8%).
- Legal forms
- 65% Sole proprietorship
- 25% Limited Liability Company
- 8% Limited
- 3% Other
Florists — Latest registrations in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 4 companies in flower trade have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
6145 Fischbach LU
15/06/2026
8903 Birmensdorf ZH
12/06/2026
8570 Weinfelden
02/06/2026
8482 Sennhof (Winterthur)
29/05/2026
3153 Rüschegg Gambach
29/05/2026
Florists — Latest liquidations in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-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
4226 Breitenbach
29/05/2026
ohne Domizil-sans domicile
15/05/2026
Florists – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 33 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 head office (other political community), Change of domicile
03/07/2026
Change of purpose
02/07/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
02/07/2026
Change of status
01/07/2026
Change of company name
30/06/2026
Change of domicile
29/06/2026