Weavers — Industry overview in Switzerland
Switzerland is home to a total of 1'026 active companies in weaving. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 18.8%, with 614 new companies registered, and 452 companies liquidated.
- 614 new companies
- 452 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Weavers — Geographical breakdown in Switzerland
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Weavers in Switzerland.
Weavers — Industry size in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 614 companies in weaving have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 162 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Weavers:
Canton of Zurich (163), Canton of Saint Gallen (131), and Canton of Bern (125).
Companies in weaving are the 97th largest group of companies in Switzerland.
- 614 new companies
- 1'026 active companies
- ** year to date
Weavers — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 52 companies in weaving were incorporated. In that same period, 41 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 1.1% growth in Switzerland.
- 52 new companies
- 41 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Weavers — Size and number of employees in Switzerland
The most common company size for Weavers in Switzerland is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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88% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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10% Small (10-49 emp.)
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1% Medium (50-249 emp.)
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0% Large (>249 emp.)
Weavers — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in Switzerland
Out of the 1'026 companies in weaving, most are active in
Manufacture of various other textiles n.e.c. (212), Finishing of textiles (203), and Embroidery (162).
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.
Weavers
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Manufacture of various other textiles n.e.c.
212
Finishing of textiles
203
Manufacture of other made-up textile articles except apparel
122
Manufacture of household textiles
121
Manufacture of bedding articles
37
Manufacture of other technical and industrial textiles
28
Manufacture of carpets and rugs
25
Companies in weaving in Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Sole proprietorship" (40%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (30%) and "Limited" (26%).
- Legal forms
- 40% Sole proprietorship
- 30% Limited Liability Company
- 26% Limited
- 4% Other
Weavers — Latest registrations in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 4 companies in weaving have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
8573 Altishausen
21/07/2026
5408 Ennetbaden
20/07/2026
8803 Rüschlikon
14/07/2026
8104 Weiningen ZH
06/07/2026
2065 Savagnier
01/07/2026
Weavers — Latest liquidations in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 3 companies in weaving have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
8803 Rüschlikon
13/07/2026
3661 Uetendorf
26/06/2026
1227 Les Acacias
15/06/2026
Weavers – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 26 companies in weaving 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
27/07/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
22/07/2026