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Lighting Equipment Retail in Porsgrunn: Current Status and Future Outlook
A detailed analysis of the industry, companies, and development in the municipality
Executive Summary
Overview of Lighting Equipment Retail in Porsgrunn
Lighting equipment retail in Porsgrunn is a small, contract-based industry with clear development trends. Although the industry has been present in the municipality since 2016, it has experienced a significant decline in both sales and number of employees after 2020. This suggests that the industry has been affected by external factors such as economic downturns or changes in customer needs. At the same time, data shows that the conference center industry in Porsgrunn has been more stable and growing, which could provide interesting comparisons for entrepreneurs considering establishing themselves in the municipality.
Economic Overview
Sales and employees in lighting equipment retail in Porsgrunn (2016–2020):
| Year | Sales (NOK) | Employees | Annual sales change | Annual employee change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 3.9M | 4 | - | - |
| 2017 | 3.3M | 4 | -14.9% | 0.0% |
| 2018 | 3.0M | 4 | -10.2% | 0.0% |
| 2019 | 2.9M | 4 | -1.1% | 0.0% |
| 2020 | 2.1M | 2 | -28.2% | -50.0% |
The industry experienced a significant decline in sales and employees in 2020, with a total reduction of 28.2% in sales and 50% in the number of employees compared to 2019. This is one of the most pronounced declines in the data, and it may indicate that the industry has been affected by specific conditions in 2020, such as economic downturns or changes in the lighting equipment market.



Companies in the Industry
No specific companies in lighting equipment retail in Porsgrunn are registered in the data. It is therefore not possible to provide a detailed overview of the companies in the industry. It may be that the industry is small or that the companies are not registered in public databases. There is also no available data on the organizational forms of the companies in the industry.
Business Geography
There is no available data on the distribution of lighting equipment retail in different neighborhoods or locations in Porsgrunn. It may be that the industry is spread throughout the municipality or that there is no registered data on the distribution. It is therefore not possible to provide a detailed overview of where the industry is most active in the municipality.
Business Dynamism
There is no available data on bankruptcies or legal proceedings in lighting equipment retail in Porsgrunn. It may be that the industry has been affected by economic downturns or other conditions that have led to a decline in sales and employees. There is also no available data on the organizational forms of the companies in the industry, which could provide further insight into how the industry has developed over time.
Outlook
Outlook for Entrepreneurs
The outlook for entrepreneurs considering establishing themselves in lighting equipment retail in Porsgrunn is challenging. Data shows that the industry experienced a significant decline in sales and employees in 2020, which may indicate that it is a highly competitive market area. There may also be a decline in demand for lighting equipment in the municipality. Entrepreneurs should therefore consider thoroughly analyzing the market and identifying which factors have affected the industry. SmartGrunder can help entrepreneurs find suitable addresses in Porsgrunn for lighting equipment retail, based on natural conditions and development trends in the municipality.
Outlook for the Conference Center Industry
The conference center industry in Porsgrunn has been more stable and growing compared to lighting equipment retail. Data shows that sales in the conference center industry increased by 6.1% from 2016 to 2017, and the number of employees increased by 3.8% in the same period. There is also a clear growth in sales and employees in 2020–2021, which suggests that the conference center industry has been more influenced by economic conditions in the municipality. There are also more companies in the conference center industry in Porsgrunn compared to lighting equipment retail, which could provide entrepreneurs with interesting opportunities to establish themselves in the municipality.



Other companies in konferansesenter (not in lighting equipment store)
| Company | Industry | Address | Sales | Employees | EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plantasjen Norge As Avd Telemarksporten | garden supplies store | Prestemoen 8, 3946 Porsgrunn | NOK 21.8M | 21 | NOK 12.6M |
| Byggmax Porsgrunn | building supplies store | C.E. Berg-Hanssens gate 11, 3917 Porsgrunn | NOK 85.1M | 6 | NOK 6.3M |
| Europris Porsgrunn 442 | mixed home goods store | Porselensvegen 14, 3920 Porsgrunn | NOK 45.2M | 15 | NOK 4.9M |
| Jysk Porsgrunn Avd 520 | furniture store | Bjørkedalsvegen 4, 3948 Porsgrunn | NOK 30.1M | 15 | NOK 3.2M |
| Byggmax Administrasjon | building supplies store | C.E. Berg-Hanssens gate 11, 3917 Porsgrunn | NOK 30.0M | 2 | NOK 2.2M |
| C. Christoffersen As Avd Fargerike Porsgrunn | building supplies store | Skippergata 10, 3921 Porsgrunn | NOK 22.6M | 5 | NOK 1.5M |
| Clas Ohlson As Avd Down Town | mixed home goods store | Kulltangvegen 70, 3921 Porsgrunn | NOK 28.2M | 19 | NOK 1.4M |
| Salingstrand Byggsenter As | building supplies store | Kjørholtvegen 3, 3940 Porsgrunn | NOK 24.1M | 11 | NOK 1.4M |
| Salingstrand Eiendom As | building supplies store | Kjørholtvegen 3, 3940 Porsgrunn | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 995.0K |
| Fiks Hage Og Maskin As | building supplies store | Skarphedinsveg 1, 3917 Porsgrunn | NOK 11.3M | 7 | NOK 686.0K |
| Jan Erik Olsen Kjøkken Og Glass As | non-electrical household articles store | Havneg, 3950 Brevik | NOK 10.3M | 5 | NOK 680.0K |
| Ikea Planleggings Og Bestillingspunkt Porsgrunn | furniture store | Down Town kjøpesenter|Kulltangvegen 70, 3921 Porsgrunn | NOK 17.7M | 6 | NOK 656.3K |
| Jonnys Interiør As | building supplies store | Øyekastvegen 32, 3925 Porsgrunn | NOK 4.6M | 2 | NOK 641.0K |
| Brødr Berg Steinindustri As Avd Porsgrunn | building supplies store | Håndverksvegen 5, 3917 Porsgrunn | NOK 7.7M | 1 | NOK 426.2K |
| Mester Grønn Down Town | garden supplies store | Kulltangvegen 68, 3921 Porsgrunn | NOK 7.3M | 8 | NOK 291.6K |
| Hammond Blomster As | garden supplies store | Storgata 125, 3915 Porsgrunn | NOK 4.4M | 4 | NOK 280.0K |
| Jernia Down Town | building supplies store | Storgata 70, 3921 Porsgrunn | NOK 9.1M | 7 | NOK 140.5K |
| Alle Sanser As | china/glassware store | Down Town|Storgata 70, 3915 Porsgrunn | NOK 2.2M | 8 | NOK 67.0K |
| Ballong For Fest As | garden supplies store | Nedre Sølen 5, 3913 Porsgrunn | NOK 110.0K | 0 | NOK 9.0K |
| Frk. Flora As | garden supplies store | Porselensvegen 12, 3920 Porsgrunn | NOK 2.8M | 4 | NOK 1.0K |
| Bohus Porsgrunn | furniture store | Kulltangvegen 68, 3921 Porsgrunn | NOK 0 | 33 | NOK 0 |
| Bygg & Brensel Jens T Traaholt | mixed home goods store | Traaholtvegen 47, 3949 Porsgrunn | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Flora Botanica As | garden supplies store | Storgata 90, 3921 Porsgrunn | NOK 0 | 1 | NOK 0 |
| Jill Davenport | furniture store | Sykehusvegen 25D, 3924 Porsgrunn | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Kitch'n Down Town | china/glassware store | Kulltangvegen 70, 3921 Porsgrunn | NOK 0 | 4 | NOK 0 |
| Melbo As | non-electrical household articles store | Kulltangvegen 53, 3921 Porsgrunn | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Mester Grønn Hovenga | garden supplies store | Augestadvegen 7, 3914 Porsgrunn | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Norboost Høvset | mixed home goods store | Jotunvegen 5, 3912 Porsgrunn | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Nordic Nersund | mixed home goods store | c/o Tom Andre Sørå|Orkidevegen 4, 3937 Porsgrunn | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Pikene Ved Broen Da | non-electrical household articles store | Vestregata 16, 3919 Porsgrunn | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Plantehallen As Avd Porsgrunn | garden supplies store | Langmyrvegen 1, 3917 Porsgrunn | NOK 0 | 7 | NOK 0 |
| Porsgrunn Blomsterforretning As | garden supplies store | Augestadvegen 7, 3914 Porsgrunn | NOK 0 | 7 | NOK 0 |
| Queene Elisabeth Kirkenes | mixed home goods store | Toppvegen 2, 3950 Brevik | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Retroruss As | fireplace shop | Slottsbrugata 45, 3913 Porsgrunn | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Saskin E Handel | mixed home goods store | Torvgardvegen 8, 3913 Porsgrunn | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Subli Norge As | furniture store | Bjørkedalvegen 248, 3948 Porsgrunn | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Sulesund As | non-electrical household articles store | c/o Janne og Petter Sulesund|Gamle skoleveg 5B, 3911 Porsgrunn | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Tilbords Down Town | china/glassware store | Kulltangvegen 70, 3921 Porsgrunn | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Twiga As | non-electrical household articles store | Curt Adeler Stredet 7, 3950 Brevik | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Wild And Pretty Floral Design Ved Linda Sorensen | garden supplies store | Brekka 52, 3917 Porsgrunn | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
Conclusion
Lighting equipment retail in Porsgrunn is a small, contract-based industry with clear development trends. Data shows that the industry experienced a significant decline in sales and employees in 2020, which may indicate that it is a highly competitive market area. Entrepreneurs should therefore consider thoroughly analyzing the market and identifying which factors have affected the industry. At the same time, data shows that the conference center industry in Porsgrunn has been more stable and growing, which could provide entrepreneurs with interesting opportunities to establish themselves in the municipality. SmartGrunder can help entrepreneurs find suitable addresses in Porsgrunn for lighting equipment retail, based on natural conditions and development trends in the municipality.