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The Pet Shop Industry in Bærum: An Analysis of Companies, Statistics, and Outlooks
A detailed overview of the pet shop industry in Bærum, focusing on economic data, companies, geography, and development trends for entrepreneurs and local decision-makers.
Executive Summary
The pet shop industry in Bærum has shown both strengths and challenges in recent years. In 2023, the number of employees in the industry reached its peak at 171 people, but there has since been a significant decline to 82 employees in 2026. Sales followed a similar trend, with a peak in 2024 at NOK 85.5 million, followed by a decline to NOK 72.3 million in 2025. The industry is dominated by AS companies, and some bankruptcies have been registered, but most companies are still in operation. Østerås and Bekkestua stand out as the most profitable areas with positive EBITDA margins.
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Economic Overview
Sales and employees in the pet shop industry in Bærum (2016–2026):
| Year | Sales (NOK) | Employees | Annual change in sales | Annual change in employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 27.0M | 33 | - | - |
| 2017 | 29.6M | 45 | +9.4% | +36.4% |
| 2018 | 36.9M | 53 | +24.8% | +17.8% |
| 2019 | 45.9M | 65 | +24.4% | +22.6% |
| 2020 | 53.9M | 64 | +17.4% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | 72.1M | 78 | +33.9% | +21.9% |
| 2022 | 75.5M | 86 | +4.8% | +10.3% |
| 2023 | 82.6M | 171 | +9.4% | +98.8% |
| 2024 | 85.5M | 91 | +3.5% | -46.8% |
| 2025 | 72.3M | 83 | -15.4% | -8.8% |
| 2026 | - | 82 | - | -1.2% |
Key figures:
- Sales experienced strong growth until 2024, but fell by 15.4% in 2025.
- The number of employees saw an extreme increase in 2023 (98.8%) followed by a sharp decline in 2024.
- The industry had an average EBITDA margin of 0% in 2026, with variations between areas.
Companies in the Industry
Registered companies in the pet shop industry in Bærum (2026):
| Company | Address | Organizational form | Employees | Sales (NOK) | EBITDA (NOK) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Høvik Dyrebutikk As | O.H. Bangs vei 21, Høvik | AS | 19 | 0 | 0 |
| Musti Sandvika | Sandviksveien 176, Sandvika | AS | 12 | 16.7M | 911.6K |
| Musti Bekkestua 2 | Gamle Ringeriksvei 30, Bekkestua | AS | 11 | 10.0M | 547.0K |
| Musti Østerås Senter | Otto Ruges vei 80, Østerås | AS | 10 | 14.5M | 790.0K |
| Glitre Zoo As Avd Hunter Oslo | Snarøyveien 55, Fornebu | AS | 9 | 10.5M | -590.7K |
| Dyrebutikken Sandvika As | Brodtkorbsgate 7, Sandvika | AS | 8 | 8.6M | -1.7M |
| Dyreforexpressen As | Rødskiferveien 1, Kolsås | AS | 6 | 5.2M | -21.0K |
| 4 Poter As | Presteveien 14, Haslum | AS | 5 | 3.0M | 105.0K |
| Noas Ark As | Munins vei 1, Rykkinn | AS | 5 | 6.3M | 173.0K |
| Høymyr Stall Og Hesteutstyr V/grethe Lerfaldet | Vollsveien 132, Jar | ENK | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Organizational forms:
- 9 companies are AS (85 employees, 75.2M in revenue)
- 1 company is ENK (4 employees, 0 in revenue)
Bankruptcy:
- No companies in the industry are registered as bankrupt in 2026.
Business Geography
Distribution of pet shop companies in Bærum (2026):
| Location | Number of companies | Employees | Sales (NOK) | EBITDA (NOK) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandvika | 2 | 20 | 25.4M | -1.3M |
| Høvik | 1 | 19 | 0 | 0 |
| Bekkestua | 1 | 11 | 10.0M | 547.0K |
| Østerås | 1 | 10 | 14.5M | 790.0K |
| Fornebu | 1 | 9 | 10.5M | -590.7K |
| Kolsås | 1 | 6 | 5.2M | -21.0K |
| Haslum | 1 | 5 | 3.0M | 105.0K |
| Rykkinn | 1 | 5 | 6.3M | 173.0K |
| Jar | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Key figures per location:
- Østerås and Bekkestua have the highest EBITDA margins (5% and 5%)
- Sandvika has the highest sales (25.4M), but negative EBITDA (-1.3M)
- Høvik and Jar have no revenue or sales.
Business Dynamics
Bankruptcy and operational results (2026):
- Bankruptcy: No companies in the pet shop industry are registered as bankrupt in 2026.
- Operational results:
- 5 companies have positive EBITDA (Musti Østerås Senter, Musti Bekkestua 2, 4 Poter As, Noas Ark As, Dyrebutikken Sandvika As)
- 4 companies have negative EBITDA (Glitre Zoo As Avd Hunter Oslo, Høvik Dyrebutikk As, Dyreforexpressen As, Høymyr Stall Og Hesteutstyr V/grethe Lerfaldet)
- Average margins:
- EBITDA margin: 0% (varies between -5% and 5%)
- Operating margin: -1% (varies between -6% and 2%)
Operational risk:
- The industry has a high variation in operational results, with some companies achieving positive EBITDA margins and others experiencing losses.
- Østerås and Bekkestua appear as the most stable areas with profitable operational results.
Outlook
Outlook for Entrepreneurs
Trends and opportunities in the pet shop industry in Bærum (2026):
- Market size: The industry has 26 companies in Bærum, with a total sales volume of NOK 72.3 million in 2025.
- Profitability: Østerås and Bekkestua are the most profitable areas with positive EBITDA margins (5% and 5%).
- Operational risk: The industry has a high variation in operational results, with some companies achieving positive EBITDA margins and others experiencing losses.
- Bankruptcy risk: No companies are registered as bankrupt in 2026, but some companies with negative operational results are registered.
Recommendations for entrepreneurs:
- Focus on areas with high operational efficiency (Østerås, Bekkestua)
- Establish companies with AS organizational form to ensure higher operational efficiency
- Establish companies with a focus on high sales volume and low operational costs
- Establish companies with a focus on high EBITDA margins (5% or higher)
SmartGrunder can help entrepreneurs find suitable locations in Bærum for pet shop activities, based on market data and operational results.
Outlook for the Education Industry
Contrast between the pet shop and education industry in Bærum (2026):
- Number of companies:
- Pet shop: 26 companies
- Education: 27 companies
- Sales:
- Pet shop: NOK 72.3 million in 2025
- Education: NOK 73.6 million in 2025
- Number of employees:
- Pet shop: 82 employees in 2026
- Education: 86 employees in 2026
- Operational results:
- Pet shop: Average EBITDA margin of 0%
- Education: Average EBITDA margin of 0% (varies between -43% and 3%)
Peer companies in the education industry:
| Company | Address | EBITDA (NOK) | Employees | Sales (NOK) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equishop As | Fagerstrandveien 84, 1363 Høvik | -597.0K | 4 | 1.2M |
Conclusion:
- The education industry has a slightly higher sales volume than the pet shop industry, but with a similar number of companies and employees.
- The education industry has a higher variation in operational results, with some companies achieving positive EBITDA margins and others experiencing losses.
- The pet shop industry has higher operational efficiency in certain areas (Østerås, Bekkestua), while the education industry has higher operational efficiency in other areas.
Other companies in utdanning (not in pet shop)
| Company | Industry | Address | Sales | Employees | EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equishop As | horse riding equipment | Fagerstrandveien 84, 1363 Høvik | NOK 1.2M | 4 | NOK -597.0K |
Conclusion
The pet shop industry in Bærum has shown both strengths and challenges in recent years. The industry has a high variation in operational results, with some companies achieving positive EBITDA margins and others experiencing losses. Østerås and Bekkestua stand out as the most profitable areas with positive EBITDA margins. The industry has a high variation in operational results, with some companies achieving positive EBITDA margins and others experiencing losses. SmartGrunder can help entrepreneurs find suitable locations in Bærum for pet shop activities, based on market data and operational results.