Winemakers — Industry overview in German-speaking Switzerland
German-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 128 active companies in viticulture. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 13.3%, with 55 new companies registered, and 40 companies liquidated.
- 55 new companies
- 40 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Winemakers — Geographical breakdown in German-speaking Switzerland
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Winemakers in German-speaking Switzerland.
Winemakers — Industry size in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 55 companies in viticulture have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 15 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Winemakers:
Canton of Valais (89), Canton of Vaud (44), and Canton of Ticino (34).
Companies in viticulture are the 139th largest group of companies in German-speaking Switzerland.
- 55 new companies
- 128 active companies
- ** year to date
Winemakers — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in German-speaking Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 3 companies in viticulture were incorporated. In that same period, 4 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 0.8% contraction in German-speaking Switzerland.
- 3 new companies
- 4 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Winemakers — Size and number of employees in German-speaking Switzerland
The most common company size for Winemakers in German-speaking Switzerland is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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79% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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21% Small (10-49 emp.)
Winemakers — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in German-speaking Switzerland
Out of the 128 companies in viticulture, most are active in
Manufacture of wine from grape (128).
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
128
Companies in viticulture in German-speaking Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited Liability Company" (35%), followed by "Limited" (29%) and "Sole proprietorship" (22%).
- Legal forms
- 35% Limited Liability Company
- 29% Limited
- 22% Sole proprietorship
- 14% Other
Winemakers — Latest registrations in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 0 companies in viticulture have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
4103 Bottmingen
29/04/2026
8703 Erlenbach ZH
20/10/2025
9435 Heerbrugg
01/02/2025
7304 Maienfeld
21/10/2024
6333 Hünenberg See
05/06/2024
Winemakers — Latest liquidations in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 1 companies in viticulture have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
8465 Wildensbuch
11/05/2026
6162 Entlebuch
27/11/2025
5430 Wettingen
25/08/2025
8406 Winterthur
17/10/2024
8524 Uesslingen
23/08/2024
Winemakers – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 3 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 capital
01/05/2026
Change of status
13/03/2026
Change of capital
15/01/2026