Raw materials wholesalers — Industry overview in Switzerland
Switzerland is home to a total of 6'944 active companies in raw materials wholesale. Over the last 10 years, the industry has contracted by 9.9%, with 3'403 new companies registered, and 4'169 companies liquidated.
- 3'403 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, 3'403 companies in raw materials wholesale have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with -766 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Raw materials wholesalers:
Canton of Zurich (848), Canton of Zug (814), and Canton of Geneva (753).
Companies in raw materials wholesale are the 27th largest group of companies in Switzerland.
- 3'403 new companies
- 6'944 active companies
- ** year to date
Raw materials wholesalers — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 204 companies in raw materials wholesale were incorporated. In that same period, 356 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 2.1% contraction in Switzerland.
- 204 new companies
- 356 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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77% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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18% Small (10-49 emp.)
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3% 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 6'944 companies in raw materials wholesale, most are active in
Wholesale of construction materials (1'734), Wholesale of other intermediate products (1'114), and Wholesale of chemical products (855).
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
1'734
Wholesale of other intermediate products
1'114
Wholesale of chemical products
855
Wholesale of metals and metal ores
800
Wholesale of solid, liquid and gaseous fuels and related products
796
Wholesale of hardware, plumbing and heating equipment and supplies
746
Wholesale of wood and wooden building components
471
Wholesale of flat glass, sanitary ware, paints and varnishes
280
Wholesale of other waste and scrap
90
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, 11 companies in raw materials wholesale have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
8834 Schindellegi
22/07/2026
4702 Oensingen
16/07/2026
9320 Frasnacht
15/07/2026
Raw materials wholesalers — Latest liquidations in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 20 companies in raw materials wholesale have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
5622 Waltenschwil
05/08/2026
1080 Les Cullayes
31/07/2026
6314 Unterägeri
31/07/2026
Raw materials wholesalers – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 272 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