Raw materials wholesalers — Industry overview in Lugano
Lugano is home to a total of 243 active companies in raw materials wholesale. Over the last 10 years, the industry has contracted by 25.7%, with 148 new companies registered, and 232 companies liquidated.
- 148 new companies
- 232 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Raw materials wholesalers — Geographical breakdown in Lugano
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Raw materials wholesalers in Lugano.
Raw materials wholesalers — Industry size in Lugano
In Lugano, 148 companies in raw materials wholesale have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with -84 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Raw materials wholesalers:
Geneva (540), Lugano (243), and Zurich (202).
Companies in raw materials wholesale are the 13th largest group of companies in Lugano.
- 148 new companies
- 243 active companies
- ** year to date
Raw materials wholesalers — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in Lugano
Over the past 12 months, 4 companies in raw materials wholesale were incorporated. In that same period, 11 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 2.8% contraction in Lugano.
- 4 new companies
- 11 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Raw materials wholesalers — Size and number of employees in Lugano
The most common company size for Raw materials wholesalers in Lugano is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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82% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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18% Small (10-49 emp.)
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0% Large (>249 emp.)
Raw materials wholesalers — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in Lugano
Out of the 243 companies in raw materials wholesale, most are active in
Wholesale of metals and metal ores (52), Wholesale of other intermediate products (50), and Wholesale of construction materials (48).
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 metals and metal ores
52
Wholesale of other intermediate products
50
Wholesale of construction materials
48
Wholesale of solid, liquid and gaseous fuels and related products
34
Wholesale of chemical products
20
Wholesale of hardware, plumbing and heating equipment and supplies
20
Wholesale of wood and wooden building components
14
Wholesale of other waste and scrap
3
Wholesale of car parts, dismantling of automobiles
1
Companies in raw materials wholesale in Lugano show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (66%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (23%) and "Other" (8%).
- Legal forms
- 66% Limited
- 23% Limited Liability Company
- 8% Other
- 3% Sole proprietorship
Raw materials wholesalers — Latest registrations in Lugano
In Lugano, 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 Lugano
In Lugano, 0 companies in raw materials wholesale have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
6963 Pregassona
10/04/2026
6962 Viganello
07/10/2025
Raw materials wholesalers – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in Lugano
In Lugano, 9 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 company name, Change of status
06/08/2026
Change of status
04/08/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
30/07/2026
Change of purpose
28/07/2026
Change of company name, Change of status
28/07/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
16/07/2026