Opticians — Industry overview in the Canton of Valais
Canton of Valais is home to a total of 58 active companies in optics. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 11.5%, with 27 new companies registered, and 21 companies liquidated.
- 27 new companies
- 21 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Opticians — Geographical breakdown in the Canton of Valais
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Opticians in the Canton of Valais.
Opticians — Industry size in the Canton of Valais
In the Canton of Valais, 27 companies in optics have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 6 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Opticians:
Canton of Zurich (200), Canton of Bern (141), and Canton of Vaud (135).
Companies in optics are the 78th largest group of companies in the Canton of Valais.
- 27 new companies
- 58 active companies
- ** year to date
Opticians — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in the Canton of Valais
Over the past 12 months, 3 companies in optics were incorporated. In that same period, 2 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 1.8% growth in the Canton of Valais.
- 3 new companies
- 2 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Opticians — Size and number of employees in the Canton of Valais
The most common company size for Opticians in the Canton of Valais is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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93% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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7% Small (10-49 emp.)
Opticians — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in the Canton of Valais
Out of the 58 companies in optics, most are active in
Retail sale of glasses and other optical goods (58).
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.
Opticians
Nb of legal entities
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Retail sale of glasses and other optical goods
58
Companies in optics in the Canton of Valais show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited Liability Company" (47%), followed by "Limited" (29%) and "Sole proprietorship" (16%).
- Legal forms
- 47% Limited Liability Company
- 29% Limited
- 16% Sole proprietorship
- 9% Other
Opticians — Latest registrations in the Canton of Valais
In the Canton of Valais, 1 companies in optics have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
1962 Pont-de-la-Morge (Sion)
20/05/2026
1971 Grimisuat
14/04/2025
3963 Crans-Montana
09/09/2024
Opticians — Latest liquidations in the Canton of Valais
In the Canton of Valais, 0 companies in optics have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
1971 Grimisuat
23/02/2026
1868 Collombey
29/08/2025
1958 Uvrier (Sion)
07/10/2022
Opticians – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in the Canton of Valais
In the Canton of Valais, 2 companies in optics 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 domicile
07/05/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
30/03/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
30/03/2026