Water distributors — Industry overview in Switzerland
Switzerland is home to a total of 422 active companies in water distribution. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 5.8%, with 98 new companies registered, and 75 companies liquidated.
- 98 new companies
- 75 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Water distributors — Geographical breakdown in Switzerland
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Water distributors in Switzerland.
Water distributors — Industry size in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 98 companies in water distribution have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 23 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Water distributors:
Canton of Bern (89), Canton of Lucern (74), and Canton of Zurich (43).
Companies in water distribution are the 124th largest group of companies in Switzerland.
- 98 new companies
- 422 active companies
- ** year to date
Water distributors — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 12 companies in water distribution were incorporated. In that same period, 6 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 1.4% growth in Switzerland.
- 12 new companies
- 6 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Water distributors — Size and number of employees in Switzerland
The most common company size for Water distributors in Switzerland is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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64% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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32% 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
Water distributors — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in Switzerland
Out of the 422 companies in water distribution, most are active in
Water collection, treatment and supply (422).
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.
Water distributors
Nb of legal entities
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Water collection, treatment and supply
422
Companies in water distribution in Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Other" (65%), followed by "Limited" (24%) and "Limited Liability Company" (8%).
- Legal forms
- 65% Other
- 24% Limited
- 8% Limited Liability Company
- 3% Sole proprietorship
Water distributors — Latest registrations in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 0 companies in water distribution have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
3072 Ostermundigen
31/08/2026
6331 Hünenberg
25/08/2026
8570 Weinfelden
06/02/2026
1958 St-Léonard
02/12/2025
4802 Strengelbach
28/11/2025
Water distributors — Latest liquidations in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 1 companies in water distribution have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
8932 Mettmenstetten
27/05/2026
3555 Trubschachen
17/02/2026
8354 Hofstetten ZH
10/02/2026
8376 Fischingen
27/01/2025
Water distributors – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 20 companies in water distribution 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
30/09/2026