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 25.9%, with 1'069 new companies registered, and 712 companies liquidated.
- 1'069 new companies
- 712 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, 1'069 companies in flower trade have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 357 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Florists:
Canton of Zurich (403), Canton of Bern (292), and Canton of Aargau (194).
Companies in flower trade are the 56th largest group of companies in German-speaking Switzerland.
- 1'069 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, 85 companies in flower trade were incorporated. In that same period, 66 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 1.1% growth in German-speaking Switzerland.
- 85 new companies
- 66 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, 5 companies in flower trade have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
8570 Weinfelden
02/06/2026
8482 Sennhof (Winterthur)
29/05/2026
8274 Tägerwilen
15/04/2026
Florists — Latest liquidations in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 7 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
8808 Pfäffikon SZ
13/05/2026
3954 Leukerbad
08/05/2026
Florists – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 28 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 company name
11/06/2026
Change of company name, Change of purpose
10/06/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
09/06/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile, Change of purpose
08/06/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
08/06/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
04/06/2026