Pharmaceutical wholesalers — Industry overview in Basel
Basel is home to a total of 89 active companies in pharmaceutical wholesale. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 8.5%, with 35 new companies registered, and 28 companies liquidated.
- 35 new companies
- 28 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Pharmaceutical wholesalers — Geographical breakdown in Basel
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Pharmaceutical wholesalers in Basel.
Pharmaceutical wholesalers — Industry size in Basel
In Basel, 35 companies in pharmaceutical wholesale have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 7 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Pharmaceutical wholesalers:
Zurich (120), Geneva (110), and Basel (89).
Companies in pharmaceutical wholesale are the 42nd largest group of companies in Basel.
- 35 new companies
- 89 active companies
- ** year to date
Pharmaceutical wholesalers — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in Basel
Over the past 12 months, 3 companies in pharmaceutical wholesale were incorporated. In that same period, 0 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 3.5% growth in Basel.
- 3 new companies
- 0 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Pharmaceutical wholesalers — Size and number of employees in Basel
The most common company size for Pharmaceutical wholesalers in Basel is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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67% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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20% Small (10-49 emp.)
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9% Large (>249 emp.)
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3% Medium (50-249 emp.)
Pharmaceutical wholesalers — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in Basel
Out of the 89 companies in pharmaceutical wholesale, most are active in
Wholesale of pharmaceutical goods (53) and Wholesale of medical, surgical and orthopaedic goods (36).
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.
Pharmaceutical wholesalers
Nb of legal entities
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Wholesale of pharmaceutical goods
53
Wholesale of medical, surgical and orthopaedic goods
36
Companies in pharmaceutical wholesale in Basel show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (53%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (34%) and "Other" (8%).
- Legal forms
- 53% Limited
- 34% Limited Liability Company
- 8% Other
- 6% Sole proprietorship
Pharmaceutical wholesalers — Latest registrations in Basel
In Basel, 0 companies in pharmaceutical wholesale have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
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Pharmaceutical wholesalers — Latest liquidations in Basel
In Basel, 0 companies in pharmaceutical wholesale have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
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ZIP / Town
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Pharmaceutical wholesalers – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in Basel
In Basel, 2 companies in pharmaceutical wholesale have been published in the SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
Event type
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Change of domicile
01/05/2026