Forestry operators — Industry overview in Switzerland
Switzerland is home to a total of 89 active companies in forestry operations. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 107.0%, with 86 new companies registered, and 40 companies liquidated.
- 86 new companies
- 40 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Forestry operators — Geographical breakdown in Switzerland
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Forestry operators in Switzerland.
Forestry operators — Industry size in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 86 companies in forestry operations have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 46 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Forestry operators:
Canton of Lucern (16) and Canton of Saint Gallen (11).
Companies in forestry operations are the 143rd largest group of companies in Switzerland.
- 86 new companies
- 89 active companies
- ** year to date
Forestry operators — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 33 companies in forestry operations were incorporated. In that same period, 0 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 58.9% growth in Switzerland.
- 33 new companies
- 0 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Forestry operators — Size and number of employees in Switzerland
The most common company size for Forestry operators in Switzerland is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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80% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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17% Small (10-49 emp.)
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2% Medium (50-249 emp.)
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1% Large (>249 emp.)
Forestry operators — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in Switzerland
Out of the 89 companies in forestry operations, most are active in
Silviculture and other forestry activities (86) and Gathering of wild growing non-wood products (3).
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.
Forestry operators
Nb of legal entities
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Silviculture and other forestry activities
86
Gathering of wild growing non-wood products
3
Companies in forestry operations in Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Other" (37%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (28%) and "Limited" (20%).
- Legal forms
- 37% Other
- 28% Limited Liability Company
- 20% Limited
- 15% Sole proprietorship
Forestry operators — Latest registrations in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 1 companies in forestry operations have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
6805 Mezzovico
17/07/2026
8707 Uetikon am See
15/07/2026
8500 Frauenfeld
08/07/2026
8405 Winterthur
24/06/2026
7277 Davos Glaris
11/06/2026
Forestry operators — Latest liquidations in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 0 companies in forestry operations have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
8234 Stetten SH
22/08/2025
6215 Beromünster
25/06/2025
1934 Le Châble VS
03/07/2024
2504 Biel/Bienne
02/05/2023
Forestry operators – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 6 companies in forestry operations 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
07/08/2026
Change of company name, Change of purpose
05/08/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
29/07/2026
Change of capital
17/07/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
16/07/2026