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Lighting Equipment Retail in Horten

Published 26.09.2026

Analysis of Companies, Statistics, and Prospects for Entrepreneurs and Local Decision-Makers

Executive Summary

Lighting equipment retail in Horten has been a weakly active industry in recent years. Although there was a short growth period from 2016–2018, the industry has since been marked by a significant decline. In 2020, there were no employees or sales in this industry in the municipality, and there has been no activity since. This shows a serious decline in both the number of companies and economic activity.

Conference centers, as a broader industry group, have a more stable development in Horten, with a slightly higher number of companies and more varied economic activity. This can provide an interesting comparison for entrepreneurs considering establishing themselves in the municipality.

Economic Overview

YearSales (NOK)Employees
20163.1M3
20173.3M4
20183.7M4
20191.5M2
2020524.9K0

Annual Growth:

  • 2016→2017: +5.7% in sales, +33.3% in employees
  • 2017→2018: +13.2% in sales, 0.0% in employees
  • 2018→2019: -60.6% in sales, -50.0% in employees
  • 2019→2020: -64.2% in sales, -100.0% in employees

This sharp decline shows a serious crisis impact in the industry, with no activity after 2020.

Sales over time — lighting equipment store — Horten
Sales over time — lighting equipment store
Number of companies — lighting equipment store — Horten
Number of companies — lighting equipment store
Employees over time — lighting equipment store — Horten
Employees over time — lighting equipment store

Companies in the Industry

There are no registered companies in lighting equipment retail in Horten after 2020. Earlier data shows that there was activity during the period 2016–2019, but there are no details about organizational forms or specific companies in this industry in the municipality. No companies are registered today, which indicates a complete decline in the industry.

Business Geography

All previous activities in lighting equipment retail in Horten have been registered in the municipality as a whole. There is no detailed data about specific neighborhoods or locations in the municipality where the activity has been located. This may indicate that there have been few companies or that the data is not available at a detailed level.

Business Dynamism

There is no available data on bankruptcy statistics for lighting equipment retail in Horten. Nevertheless, the available figures show a sharp decline in both sales and number of employees, from 3.7M in 2018 to 524.9K in 2020, and from 4 to 0 employees. This may indicate a serious crisis impact, possibly linked to changes in the market or competition legislation.

There are no registered bankrupt companies in this industry in the municipality, but the extreme decline in activity may be an indicator of increased bankruptcy risks.

Outlook

Outlook for Entrepreneurs

For entrepreneurs considering establishing themselves in lighting equipment retail in Horten, the data shows a very challenging market. There is no activity in the industry after 2020, and no companies are registered today. This may indicate a highly competitive market or an industry that is no longer economically viable in the municipality.

It is important to consider whether it is possible to identify new market segments or customers that could provide a renewal in the industry. SmartGrunder can help analyze potential addresses in the municipality where it may be possible to establish oneself in this industry.

Outlook for Conference Centers

Conference centers, as a broader industry group, have a more stable development in Horten. There are 31 companies in this industry, with total sales of 244M in 2016 and 171.9M in 2025. The number of employees has varied between 133 and 155 during the period 2020–2022, but has decreased somewhat later.

Peer companies in conference centers:

NameAddressSales (NOK)EmployeesEBITDA (NOK)
Europris Horten 395Strandparken 3, 3187 Horten36.2M163.9M
Jysk Horten Avd 521Trimveien 41, 3188 Horten23.4M132.5M
Clas Ohlson As Avd SjøsidenTeatergata 6, 3187 Horten42.3M212.1M

Conference centers have a more stable economic development compared to lighting equipment retail, which can provide an interesting comparison for entrepreneurs considering establishing themselves in the municipality.

Sales in the parent industry — konferansesenter — Horten
Sales in the parent industry — konferansesenter
Companies in the parent industry — konferansesenter — Horten
Companies in the parent industry — konferansesenter
Employees in the parent industry — konferansesenter — Horten
Employees in the parent industry — konferansesenter

Other companies in konferansesenter (not in lighting equipment store)

CompanyIndustryAddressSalesEmployeesEBITDA
Europris Horten 395mixed home goods storeStrandparken 3, 3187 HortenNOK 36.2M16NOK 3.9M
Jysk Horten Avd 521furniture storeTrimveien 41, 3188 HortenNOK 23.4M13NOK 2.5M
Clas Ohlson As Avd Sjøsidenmixed home goods storeTeatergata 6, 3187 HortenNOK 42.3M21NOK 2.1M
Kitch'n Sjøsidenchina/glassware storeTeatergata 6, 3187 HortenNOK 9.8M6NOK 782.4K
C Kristoffersen Fargehandel Asbuilding supplies storeTrimveien 41, 3188 HortenNOK 23.4M15NOK 750.0K
Møbelringen Hortenfurniture storeTrimveien 41A, 3188 HortenNOK 22.2M4NOK 284.0K
Jernia Hortenbuilding supplies storeTeatergata 6, 3187 HortenNOK 6.1M5NOK 93.7K
Horten Blomster Hortensia Asgarden supplies storeApenesbakken 3, 3189 HortenNOK 2.4M5NOK 83.0K
Annike Melaunon-electrical household articles storec/o Annike Melau|Thoresens gate 11B, 3188 HortenNOK 00NOK 0
Blomsterhjørnet Horten As Konkursbogarden supplies storeApotekergata 16, 3187 HortenNOK 00NOK 0
Breivoll Import Ansbuilding supplies storeTors vei 7, 3179 ÅsgårdstrandNOK 00NOK 0
Digiassist Måbø Asnon-electrical household articles storeWistings vei 38, 3182 HortenNOK 00NOK 0
Eoco Handel Erik Olsenbuilding supplies storeBorreveien 96B, 3186 HortenNOK 00NOK 0
Eoco Handel Erik Olsenbuilding supplies storeBorreveien 96B, 3186 HortenNOK 00NOK 0
Hvit Natt Asfurniture storec/o Kjell A. Hansen|Parkveien 42, 3186 HortenNOK 00NOK 0
Hvit Natt Asfurniture storec/o Kjell A. Hansen|Parkveien 42, 3186 HortenNOK 00NOK 0
Jk Interiør Asnon-electrical household articles storec/o Janne Kausland|Øvre vei 8E, 3183 HortenNOK 00NOK 0
Johansen Growbees Storemixed home goods storeKirkebakken 13A, 3184 BorreNOK 00NOK 0
Keo Horten Asnon-electrical household articles storeStorgata 47, 3182 HortenNOK 04NOK 0
Mester Grønn Sjøsiden Hortengarden supplies storeTeatergata 6, 3187 HortenNOK 08NOK 0
Nyland Blomstergarden supplies storeNygårdsv, 3179 ÅsgårdstrandNOK 05NOK 0
Nyland Blomster Øp Senteretgarden supplies storeØP Senteret|Dampejordet 1, 3189 HortenNOK 010NOK 0
Siddiquee Miljømartmixed home goods storeRådmann Knudsens gate 17, 3188 HortenNOK 00NOK 0
Simply Nordic Asnon-electrical household articles storeBraarudåsen 76, 3182 HortenNOK 00NOK 0
Team Henriksen Just Henriksengarden supplies storeApenesbakken 3, 3189 HortenNOK 00NOK 0
Clk Holding Asbuilding supplies storeTrimveien 41A, 3188 HortenNOK 00NOK -44.0K
Botanica Borre Asgarden supplies storeBorreveien 92, 3186 HortenNOK 3.5M7NOK -65.0K
Paletten Jern Og Farve A/sbuilding supplies storeGrev Wedels gate 46, 3179 ÅsgårdstrandNOK 9.4M4NOK -99.0K
Paletten Jern Og Farve A/sbuilding supplies storeGrev Wedels gate 46, 3179 ÅsgårdstrandNOK 9.4M4NOK -99.0K
Nesco International Asmixed home goods storeTorget 6A, 3181 HortenNOK 22.0M6NOK -600.0K
Maxbo As Avd 342 Maxbo Hortenbuilding supplies storeTrimveien 41, 3188 HortenNOK 72.8M19NOK -3.0M

Conclusion

Lighting equipment retail in Horten has been a weakly active industry in recent years, with no activity after 2020. This shows a serious decline in both sales and number of employees. Conference centers, as a broader industry group, have a more stable development in the municipality, with more companies and more varied economic activity.

For entrepreneurs considering establishing themselves in Horten, it may be interesting to explore opportunities in the conference centers industry, which has a more stable development. SmartGrunder can help analyze potential addresses in the municipality where it may be possible to establish oneself in this industry.