Food wholesalers — Industry overview in Geneva
Geneva is home to a total of 263 active companies in food wholesale. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 7.8%, with 225 new companies registered, and 206 companies liquidated.
- 225 new companies
- 206 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Food wholesalers — Geographical breakdown in Geneva
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Food wholesalers in Geneva.
Food wholesalers — Industry size in Geneva
In Geneva, 225 companies in food wholesale have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 19 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Food wholesalers:
Zurich (326), Geneva (263), and Lugano (131).
Companies in food wholesale are the 26th largest group of companies in Geneva.
- 225 new companies
- 263 active companies
- ** year to date
Food wholesalers — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in Geneva
Over the past 12 months, 11 companies in food wholesale were incorporated. In that same period, 16 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 1.9% contraction in Geneva.
- 11 new companies
- 16 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Food wholesalers — Size and number of employees in Geneva
The most common company size for Food wholesalers in Geneva is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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86% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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13% Small (10-49 emp.)
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1% Medium (50-249 emp.)
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1% Large (>249 emp.)
Food wholesalers — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in Geneva
Out of the 263 companies in food wholesale, most are active in
Non-specialised wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco (68), Wholesale of other food, including fish, crustaceans and molluscs (56), and Wholesale of wines and spirits (56).
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.
Food wholesalers
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Non-specialised wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco
68
Wholesale of other food, including fish, crustaceans and molluscs
56
Wholesale of wines and spirits
56
Wholesale of coffee, tea, cocoa and spices
29
Wholesale of fruit and vegetables
14
Wholesale of sugar and chocolate and sugar confectionery
10
Wholesale of tobacco products
9
Wholesale of other beverages
9
Wholesale of dairy products, eggs and edible oils and fats
9
Companies in food wholesale in Geneva show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited Liability Company" (42%), followed by "Limited" (41%) and "Sole proprietorship" (13%).
- Legal forms
- 42% Limited Liability Company
- 41% Limited
- 13% Sole proprietorship
- 4% Other
Food wholesalers — Latest registrations in Geneva
In Geneva, 0 companies in food wholesale have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
1227 Les Acacias
23/10/2025
Food wholesalers — Latest liquidations in Geneva
In Geneva, 4 companies in food wholesale have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
ohne Domizil-sans domicile
24/08/2026
1227 Les Acacias
21/08/2026
1227 Carouge GE
22/05/2026
Food wholesalers – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in Geneva
In Geneva, 17 companies in food wholesale 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
26/08/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
25/08/2026
Change of status
25/08/2026
Change of status
25/08/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
21/08/2026