Raw materials wholesalers — Industry overview in Bern
Bern is home to a total of 33 active companies in raw materials wholesale. Over the last 10 years, the industry has contracted by 43.1%, with 9 new companies registered, and 34 companies liquidated.
- 9 new companies
- 34 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Raw materials wholesalers — Geographical breakdown in Bern
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Raw materials wholesalers in Bern.
Raw materials wholesalers — Industry size in Bern
In Bern, 9 companies in raw materials wholesale have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with -25 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 60th largest group of companies in Bern.
- 9 new companies
- 33 active companies
- ** year to date
Raw materials wholesalers — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in Bern
Over the past 12 months, 1 companies in raw materials wholesale were incorporated. In that same period, 1 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 0.0% growth in Bern.
- 1 new companies
- 1 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Raw materials wholesalers — Size and number of employees in Bern
The most common company size for Raw materials wholesalers in Bern 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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30% Small (10-49 emp.)
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3% Medium (50-249 emp.)
Raw materials wholesalers — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in Bern
Out of the 33 companies in raw materials wholesale, most are active in
Wholesale of construction materials (10), Wholesale of other intermediate products (5), and Wholesale of chemical products (5).
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
Nb of legal entities
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Wholesale of construction materials
10
Wholesale of other intermediate products
5
Wholesale of chemical products
5
Wholesale of hardware, plumbing and heating equipment and supplies
4
Wholesale of flat glass, sanitary ware, paints and varnishes
3
Wholesale of metals and metal ores
3
Wholesale of solid, liquid and gaseous fuels and related products
2
Wholesale of wood and wooden building components
1
Companies in raw materials wholesale in Bern show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (61%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (15%) and "Sole proprietorship" (12%).
- Legal forms
- 61% Limited
- 15% Limited Liability Company
- 12% Sole proprietorship
- 12% Other
Raw materials wholesalers — Latest registrations in Bern
In Bern, 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 Bern
In Bern, 0 companies in raw materials wholesale have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
ohne Domizil-sans domicile
13/08/2024
3032 Hinterkappelen
09/08/2022
Raw materials wholesalers – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in Bern
In Bern, 2 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 purpose
05/06/2026
Change of status
20/03/2026
Change of status
06/03/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
05/02/2026