Raw materials wholesalers — Industry overview in Switzerland
Switzerland is home to a total of 7'210 active companies in raw materials wholesale. Over the last 10 years, the industry has contracted by 7.2%, with 3'606 new companies registered, and 4'169 companies liquidated.
- 3'606 new companies
- 4'169 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Raw materials wholesalers — Geographical breakdown in Switzerland
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Raw materials wholesalers in Switzerland.
Raw materials wholesalers — Industry size in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 3'606 companies in raw materials wholesale have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with -563 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Raw materials wholesalers:
Canton of Zurich (882), Canton of Zug (853), and Canton of Ticino (776).
Companies in raw materials wholesale are the 26th largest group of companies in Switzerland.
- 3'606 new companies
- 7'210 active companies
- ** year to date
Raw materials wholesalers — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 234 companies in raw materials wholesale were incorporated. In that same period, 325 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 1.2% contraction in Switzerland.
- 234 new companies
- 325 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Raw materials wholesalers — Size and number of employees in Switzerland
The most common company size for Raw materials wholesalers in Switzerland is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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78% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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18% Small (10-49 emp.)
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2% Medium (50-249 emp.)
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1% Large (>249 emp.)
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0% Unknown
Raw materials wholesalers — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in Switzerland
Out of the 7'210 companies in raw materials wholesale, most are active in
Wholesale of construction materials (1'797), Wholesale of other intermediate products (1'151), and Wholesale of chemical products (877).
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
1'797
Wholesale of other intermediate products
1'151
Wholesale of chemical products
877
Wholesale of solid, liquid and gaseous fuels and related products
837
Wholesale of metals and metal ores
832
Wholesale of hardware, plumbing and heating equipment and supplies
779
Wholesale of wood and wooden building components
495
Wholesale of flat glass, sanitary ware, paints and varnishes
288
Wholesale of other waste and scrap
94
Companies in raw materials wholesale in Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (56%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (30%) and "Sole proprietorship" (8%).
- Legal forms
- 56% Limited
- 30% Limited Liability Company
- 8% Sole proprietorship
- 6% Other
Raw materials wholesalers — Latest registrations in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 14 companies in raw materials wholesale have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
5413 Birmenstorf AG
23/04/2025
6512 Giubiasco
17/04/2025
Raw materials wholesalers — Latest liquidations in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 24 companies in raw materials wholesale have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
9015 St. Gallen
09/05/2025
ohne Domizil-sans domicile
01/05/2025
Raw materials wholesalers – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 246 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 status
12/05/2025
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
12/05/2025