Raw materials wholesalers — Industry overview in Zurich
Zurich is home to a total of 203 active companies in raw materials wholesale. Over the last 10 years, the industry has contracted by 19.1%, with 102 new companies registered, and 150 companies liquidated.
- 102 new companies
- 150 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Raw materials wholesalers — Geographical breakdown in Zurich
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Raw materials wholesalers in Zurich.
Raw materials wholesalers — Industry size in Zurich
In Zurich, 102 companies in raw materials wholesale have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with -48 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Raw materials wholesalers:
Geneva (540), Lugano (243), and Zurich (203).
Companies in raw materials wholesale are the 44th largest group of companies in Zurich.
- 102 new companies
- 203 active companies
- ** year to date
Raw materials wholesalers — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in Zurich
Over the past 12 months, 7 companies in raw materials wholesale were incorporated. In that same period, 14 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 3.3% contraction in Zurich.
- 7 new companies
- 14 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Raw materials wholesalers — Size and number of employees in Zurich
The most common company size for Raw materials wholesalers in Zurich is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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73% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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20% Small (10-49 emp.)
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4% Medium (50-249 emp.)
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3% Large (>249 emp.)
Raw materials wholesalers — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in Zurich
Out of the 203 companies in raw materials wholesale, most are active in
Wholesale of construction materials (45), Wholesale of other intermediate products (40), and Wholesale of chemical products (34).
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
45
Wholesale of other intermediate products
40
Wholesale of chemical products
34
Wholesale of metals and metal ores
31
Wholesale of solid, liquid and gaseous fuels and related products
21
Wholesale of hardware, plumbing and heating equipment and supplies
15
Wholesale of wood and wooden building components
9
Wholesale of flat glass, sanitary ware, paints and varnishes
4
Wholesale of other waste and scrap
3
Companies in raw materials wholesale in Zurich show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (56%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (27%) and "Sole proprietorship" (10%).
- Legal forms
- 56% Limited
- 27% Limited Liability Company
- 10% Sole proprietorship
- 7% Other
Raw materials wholesalers — Latest registrations in Zurich
In Zurich, 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 Zurich
In Zurich, 1 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 Zurich
In Zurich, 18 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
30/07/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
30/07/2026
Change of company name
28/07/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
22/07/2026