Food wholesalers — Industry overview in St. Gallen
St. Gallen is home to a total of 55 active companies in food wholesale. Over the last 10 years, the industry has contracted by 11.3%, with 24 new companies registered, and 31 companies liquidated.
- 24 new companies
- 31 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Food wholesalers — Geographical breakdown in St. Gallen
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Food wholesalers in St. Gallen.
Food wholesalers — Industry size in St. Gallen
In St. Gallen, 24 companies in food wholesale have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with -7 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 34th largest group of companies in St. Gallen.
- 24 new companies
- 55 active companies
- ** year to date
Food wholesalers — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in St. Gallen
Over the past 12 months, 1 companies in food wholesale were incorporated. In that same period, 0 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 1.9% growth in St. Gallen.
- 1 new companies
- 0 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Food wholesalers — Size and number of employees in St. Gallen
The most common company size for Food wholesalers in St. Gallen is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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84% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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16% Small (10-49 emp.)
Food wholesalers — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in St. Gallen
Out of the 55 companies in food wholesale, most are active in
Wholesale of wines and spirits (17), Wholesale of other food, including fish, crustaceans and molluscs (13), and Non-specialised wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco (9).
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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Wholesale of wines and spirits
17
Wholesale of other food, including fish, crustaceans and molluscs
13
Non-specialised wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco
9
Wholesale of coffee, tea, cocoa and spices
3
Wholesale of other beverages
3
Wholesale of meat and meat products
3
Wholesale of sugar and chocolate and sugar confectionery
2
Wholesale of tobacco products
2
Wholesale of fruit and vegetables
2
Companies in food wholesale in St. Gallen show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (42%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (31%) and "Sole proprietorship" (18%).
- Legal forms
- 42% Limited
- 31% Limited Liability Company
- 18% Sole proprietorship
- 9% Other
Food wholesalers — Latest registrations in St. Gallen
In St. Gallen, 0 companies in food wholesale have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
9000 St. Gallen
23/03/2026
9016 St. Gallen
30/08/2024
9014 St. Gallen
29/08/2024
9000 St. Gallen
06/04/2023
9000 St. Gallen
06/01/2023
9016 St. Gallen
16/11/2022
9008 St. Gallen
26/08/2021
9016 St. Gallen
27/04/2021
9000 St. Gallen
26/09/2018
9000 St. Gallen
12/10/2017
Food wholesalers — Latest liquidations in St. Gallen
In St. Gallen, 0 companies in food wholesale have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
9001 St. Gallen
13/05/2025
9014 St. Gallen
28/10/2024
9000 St. Gallen
22/10/2024
9000 St. Gallen
15/02/2024
9000 St. Gallen
28/12/2023
9016 St. Gallen
16/11/2023
9000 St. Gallen
02/03/2023
9000 St. Gallen
14/02/2023
9000 St. Gallen
18/08/2022
9016 St. Gallen
10/03/2022
Food wholesalers – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in St. Gallen
In St. Gallen, 0 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 head office (other political community), Change of domicile
25/06/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
18/06/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile, Change of purpose
18/06/2026
Change of company name, Change of capital, Change of purpose
16/06/2026
Change of company name, Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile, Change of purpose
23/02/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
23/02/2026