The Pet Shop Industry in Eidsvoll: An Analysis of Companies, Statistics, and Prospects

Pet shops in Eidsvoll show a mix of stability and dynamism. With 8 registered companies in the municipality, including both established businesses and new companies founded in 2025, the data points to a growing but variable sector. The workforce growth has been marked, from 12 employees in 2016 to 23 employees in 2024, although there was a decline in 2025. Sales figures have grown strongly up to 2024, followed by a sharp decline in 2025. This shows both potential and challenges in the industry.

Economic Trends

Over the past few years, sales figures for pet shops in Eidsvoll have grown from NOK 9.2 million in 2016 to a peak of NOK 26.6 million in 2024, followed by a sharp decline to NOK 15.8 million in 2025. Workforce growth has been more gradual, with an increase from 12 employees in 2016 to 23 employees in 2024. EBITDA margins range between 4% and 7%, with the highest values in Minnesund and Råholt. Gross profit margins are extremely high, up to 2245% in Råholt, which suggests a high degree of service provision or specialization.

Key Economic Indicators

Registered Companies

In Eidsvoll, there are 8 companies registered in the pet shop industry, with the following organizational forms:

• AS (Anonymous Limited Company): 5 companies, total of 25 employees
• ENK (Sole Proprietorship): 2 companies, 0 employees
• Other forms: 1 company

Key companies include:

1. Musti Råholt (Trondheimsveien 266-268, Råholt) – 9 employees, founded 2023
2. Pet Mix As Pets Råholt (Gladbakkvegen 1, Råholt) – 8 employees, founded 1999
3. Modell K9 Equipment As (Rønsenvegen 174, Eidsvoll) – 3 employees, founded 2021
4. Eidsvoll Dyrebutikk As (Vormavegen 2, Eidsvoll) – 2 employees, founded 2014
5. Fkm Holding As (Rønsenvegen 174, Eidsvoll) – 0 employees, founded 2022
6. Karoline Celius (Amundrudhøgda 5, Eidsvoll Verk) – 0 employees, founded 2025

Interesting observation: Two companies (Fkm Holding As and Karoline Celius) have no operational results or employees, which may indicate that they are in the startup phase or have specialized in areas other than traditional pet shop activities.

Distribution by Location

Pet shop activity in Eidsvoll is distributed across three main areas:

1. Råholt: 2 companies, 17 employees, sales of NOK 23.5 million, highest in the municipality
2. Eidsvoll: 2 companies, 5 employees, sales of NOK 3.1 million
3. Minnesund: 1 company, 3 employees, sales of NOK 3.7 million

Key indicators per area:

Observation: Råholt dominates both in the number of companies and sales, while Minnesund has the highest EBITDA margin (7%).

Within the pet shop industry in Eidsvoll, there are no registered bankruptcies among the 8 companies. However, data indicates some uncertainty in sales figures, particularly in 2025 where sales figures fell by 40.8% compared to 2024. This may indicate a temporary decline in demand or operational challenges.

Operational results per company:

• Musti Råholt: EBITDA NOK 668.5 thousand, operating profit NOK 368.5 thousand
• Pet Mix As Pets Råholt: EBITDA NOK 808.5 thousand, operating profit NOK 777.6 thousand
• Modell K9 Equipment As: No operational results reported
• Eidsvoll Dyrebutikk As: EBITDA NOK 124 thousand, operating profit NOK 113 thousand

Conclusion: Although there are no bankruptcies, there is some variation in operational results, which may be a challenge for newcomers.

The data shows both opportunities and challenges for entrepreneurs in the pet shop industry in Eidsvoll:

• Opportunities:
• Stable number of employees (23 in 2024) and high gross profit margins (up to 2245%) indicate a solid operational foundation
• Råholt has established itself as an important hub with 2 companies and high sales volume
• EBITDA margins range between 4-7%, which may be attractive for investors

• Challenges:
• Short-term decline in sales in 2025 (40.8%) may indicate an uncertain market
• Two companies have no operational results, which may indicate a lack of market demand or competitive conditions
• High competition in Råholt (2 companies) may make it difficult to establish oneself

Recommendation: Entrepreneurs should consider focusing on specialization, service provision, or digitalization to stand out in a market with high competition. SmartGrunder can help analyze potential addresses in the municipality for this industry.

The pet shop industry in Eidsvoll shows a mix of stability and dynamism. With 8 companies, high gross profit margins, and a growing workforce up to 2024, there are clear opportunities for further development. However, the sharp decline in sales in 2025 indicates that the industry is not without challenges. Entrepreneurs should consider focusing on differentiation, service provision, and digitalization to stand out in a market with high competition. SmartGrunder can help analyze potential addresses in the municipality for this industry.