Hardware stores — Industry overview in the Canton of Zurich
Canton of Zurich is home to a total of 162 active companies in hardware trade. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 19.1%, with 96 new companies registered, and 70 companies liquidated.
- 96 new companies
- 70 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Hardware stores — Geographical breakdown in the Canton of Zurich
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Hardware stores in the Canton of Zurich.
Hardware stores — Industry size in the Canton of Zurich
In the Canton of Zurich, 96 companies in hardware trade have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 26 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Hardware stores:
Canton of Zurich (162), Canton of Bern (121), and Canton of Vaud (119).
Companies in hardware trade are the 97th largest group of companies in the Canton of Zurich.
- 96 new companies
- 162 active companies
- ** year to date
Hardware stores — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in the Canton of Zurich
Over the past 12 months, 9 companies in hardware trade were incorporated. In that same period, 8 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 0.6% growth in the Canton of Zurich.
- 9 new companies
- 8 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Hardware stores — Size and number of employees in the Canton of Zurich
The most common company size for Hardware stores in the Canton of Zurich is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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91% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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8% Small (10-49 emp.)
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1% Medium (50-249 emp.)
Hardware stores — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in the Canton of Zurich
Out of the 162 companies in hardware trade, most are active in
Other retail sale of hardware, paints, building and DIY materials (131) and Retail sale of hardware goods (31).
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.
Hardware stores
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Other retail sale of hardware, paints, building and DIY materials
131
Retail sale of hardware goods
31
Companies in hardware trade in the Canton of Zurich show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited Liability Company" (40%), followed by "Sole proprietorship" (36%) and "Limited" (17%).
- Legal forms
- 40% Limited Liability Company
- 36% Sole proprietorship
- 17% Limited
- 7% Other
Hardware stores — Latest registrations in the Canton of Zurich
In the Canton of Zurich, 0 companies in hardware trade have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
8155 Nassenwil
25/06/2026
8184 Bachenbülach
15/06/2026
8952 Schlieren
23/04/2026
8306 Brüttisellen
08/04/2026
8624 Grüt (Gossau ZH)
03/03/2026
8125 Zollikerberg
17/09/2025
8600 Dübendorf
25/07/2025
Hardware stores — Latest liquidations in the Canton of Zurich
In the Canton of Zurich, 0 companies in hardware trade have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
8634 Hombrechtikon
10/04/2026
8952 Schlieren
13/02/2026
8604 Volketswil
10/10/2025
8105 Regensdorf
26/09/2025
8496 Steg im Tösstal
07/05/2025
Hardware stores – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in the Canton of Zurich
In the Canton of Zurich, 1 company in hardware trade has been published in the SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
Event type
Published on
Change of purpose
13/07/2026
Change of status
09/06/2026