Medical instrument manufacturers — Industry overview in Basel
Basel is home to a total of 43 active companies in medical instrument manufacturing. Over the last 10 years, the industry has contracted by 8.5%, with 23 new companies registered, and 27 companies liquidated.
- 23 new companies
- 27 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Medical instrument manufacturers — Geographical breakdown in Basel
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Medical instrument manufacturers in Basel.
Medical instrument manufacturers — Industry size in Basel
In Basel, 23 companies in medical instrument manufacturing have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with -4 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Medical instrument manufacturers:
Zurich (135), Geneva (62), and Bern (48).
Companies in medical instrument manufacturing are the 61st largest group of companies in Basel.
- 23 new companies
- 43 active companies
- ** year to date
Medical instrument manufacturers — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in Basel
Over the past 12 months, 0 companies in medical instrument manufacturing were incorporated. In that same period, 2 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 4.4% contraction in Basel.
- 0 new companies
- 2 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Medical instrument manufacturers — Size and number of employees in Basel
The most common company size for Medical instrument manufacturers in Basel 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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9% Small (10-49 emp.)
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5% Large (>249 emp.)
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2% Medium (50-249 emp.)
Medical instrument manufacturers — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in Basel
Out of the 43 companies in medical instrument manufacturing, most are active in
Dental laboratories (20), Manufacture of orthopaedic and prosthetic devices (12), and Manufacture of medical and dental instruments and supplies (10).
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.
Medical instrument manufacturers
Nb of legal entities
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Manufacture of orthopaedic and prosthetic devices
12
Manufacture of medical and dental instruments and supplies
10
Manufacture of eyeglasses
1
Companies in medical instrument manufacturing in Basel show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (56%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (33%) and "Sole proprietorship" (12%).
- Legal forms
- 56% Limited
- 33% Limited Liability Company
- 12% Sole proprietorship
Medical instrument manufacturers — Latest registrations in Basel
In Basel, 0 companies in medical instrument manufacturing have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
Medical instrument manufacturers — Latest liquidations in Basel
In Basel, 0 companies in medical instrument manufacturing have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
ohne Domizil-sans domicile
30/09/2025
ohne Domizil-sans domicile
17/01/2024
Medical instrument manufacturers – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in Basel
In Basel, 0 companies in medical instrument manufacturing 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 purpose
01/05/2026
Change of capital
27/04/2026
Change of capital
27/02/2026