Raw materials wholesalers — Industry overview in Basel
Basel is home to a total of 99 active companies in raw materials wholesale. Over the last 10 years, the industry has contracted by 22.7%, with 36 new companies registered, and 65 companies liquidated.
- 36 new companies
- 65 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Raw materials wholesalers — Geographical breakdown in Basel
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Raw materials wholesalers in Basel.
Raw materials wholesalers — Industry size in Basel
In Basel, 36 companies in raw materials wholesale have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with -29 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Raw materials wholesalers:
Geneva (547), Lugano (248), and Zurich (206).
Companies in raw materials wholesale are the 36th largest group of companies in Basel.
- 36 new companies
- 99 active companies
- ** year to date
Raw materials wholesalers — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in Basel
Over the past 12 months, 0 companies in raw materials wholesale were incorporated. In that same period, 8 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 7.5% contraction in Basel.
- 0 new companies
- 8 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Raw materials wholesalers — Size and number of employees in Basel
The most common company size for Raw materials wholesalers in Basel is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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68% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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24% Small (10-49 emp.)
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6% Medium (50-249 emp.)
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2% Large (>249 emp.)
Raw materials wholesalers — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in Basel
Out of the 99 companies in raw materials wholesale, most are active in
Wholesale of chemical products (37), Wholesale of construction materials (14), and Wholesale of other intermediate products (13).
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.
Raw materials wholesalers
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Wholesale of chemical products
37
Wholesale of construction materials
14
Wholesale of other intermediate products
13
Wholesale of metals and metal ores
12
Wholesale of wood and wooden building components
8
Wholesale of hardware, plumbing and heating equipment and supplies
7
Wholesale of solid, liquid and gaseous fuels and related products
5
Wholesale of other waste and scrap
1
Wholesale of car parts, dismantling of automobiles
1
Companies in raw materials wholesale in Basel show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (62%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (23%) and "Other" (8%).
- Legal forms
- 62% Limited
- 23% Limited Liability Company
- 8% Other
- 7% Sole proprietorship
Raw materials wholesalers — Latest registrations in Basel
In Basel, 0 companies in raw materials wholesale have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
Raw materials wholesalers — Latest liquidations in Basel
In Basel, 0 companies in raw materials wholesale have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
Raw materials wholesalers – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in Basel
In Basel, 5 companies in raw materials wholesale 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
01/06/2026
Change of purpose
11/05/2026
Change of status
16/04/2026
Change of status
16/04/2026