Winemakers — Industry overview in French-speaking Switzerland
French-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 122 active companies in viticulture. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 8.0%, with 53 new companies registered, and 44 companies liquidated.
- 53 new companies
- 44 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Winemakers — Geographical breakdown in French-speaking Switzerland
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Winemakers in French-speaking Switzerland.
Winemakers — Industry size in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 53 companies in viticulture have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 9 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Winemakers:
Canton of Valais (88), Canton of Vaud (44), and Canton of Ticino (34).
Companies in viticulture are the 118th largest group of companies in French-speaking Switzerland.
- 53 new companies
- 122 active companies
- ** year to date
Winemakers — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in French-speaking Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 1 companies in viticulture were incorporated. In that same period, 7 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 4.7% contraction in French-speaking Switzerland.
- 1 new companies
- 7 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Winemakers — Size and number of employees in French-speaking Switzerland
The most common company size for Winemakers in French-speaking Switzerland is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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70% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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28% Small (10-49 emp.)
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2% Medium (50-249 emp.)
Winemakers — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in French-speaking Switzerland
Out of the 122 companies in viticulture, most are active in
Manufacture of wine from grape (122).
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.
Winemakers
Nb of legal entities
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Manufacture of wine from grape
122
Companies in viticulture in French-speaking Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (50%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (27%) and "Other" (12%).
- Legal forms
- 50% Limited
- 27% Limited Liability Company
- 12% Other
- 11% Sole proprietorship
Winemakers — Latest registrations in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 0 companies in viticulture have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
1791 Courtaman
22/05/2025
3960 Corin-de-la-Crête
27/12/2024
1091 Grandvaux
28/11/2023
Winemakers — Latest liquidations in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 2 companies in viticulture have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
1787 Mur (Vully) VD
26/01/2026
1955 St-Pierre-de-Clages
05/08/2025
2087 Cornaux NE
05/02/2025
Winemakers – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 6 companies in viticulture 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 domicile
03/08/2026
Change of purpose
15/06/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
07/05/2026