Pet Shop Industry in Holmestrand: A Comprehensive Analysis

The pet shop industry in Holmestrand consists of five companies distributed across two districts: Holmestrand and Sande I Vestfold. The industry has shown stable growth in sales over the past few years, with a significant increase from 2019 to 2020. The workforce development has been more variable, with a decline in 2018 and subsequent stabilization. Two of the companies are organized as AS, while three are ENK-organized. Within the industry, there are no bankrupt companies registered, which indicates a relatively stable industry structure.

Sales for pet shop companies in Holmestrand have grown from 5.1 million NOK in 2016 to 13.1 million NOK in 2025, with a significant increase of 71.2% from 2019 to 2020. The workforce development has been more variable, with a decline from 6 to 4 employees in 2018, followed by an increase to 11 employees in 2022 and then stabilization around 9 employees. The EBITDA margins are at 7% for Holmestrand and 2% for Sande I Vestfold, with an average operating margin of 7% for the industry.

Five companies are registered in the pet shop industry in Holmestrand:

1. Baussie As (Hvittingfossveien 131, Holmestrand) – AS-organized, 6 employees, sales of 9.1 million NOK, EBITDA of 728,000 NOK.
2. Dyrehjørnet As (Prestegårdsalleen 71, Sande I Vestfold) – AS-organized, 3 employees, sales of 4.1 million NOK, EBIT段 of 91,000 NOK.
3. Petwish Trond Isebakke (Stasjonsgata 8, Sande I Vestfold) – ENK-organized, 0 employees, no sales.
4. Stall Kh V/karianne Helgesen (Ravnåsveien 80, Hof) – ENK-organized, 0 employees, no sales.
5. Vassås Hund As (Vassåsveien 68, Hof) – AS-organized, 0 employees, no sales.

Two of the companies are AS-organized, while three are ENK-organized. Within the industry, there are no bankrupt companies.

The industry is distributed across two districts:

1. Holmestrand: 1 company, 6 employees, sales of 9.1 million NOK, EBITDA of 728,000 NOK, operating margin of 7%.
2. Sande I Vestfold: 1 company, 3 employees, sales of 4.1 million NOK, EBITDA of 91,000 NOK, operating margin of 2%.

Holmestrand has higher sales, EBITDA, and operating margin compared to Sande I Vestfold. The difference in EBITDA margins (7% vs. 2%) suggests that the company in Holmestrand has better cost control or higher prices.

The industry has been relatively stable with no bankrupt companies registered. The workforce development has been variable, with a decline in 2018 and subsequent stabilization. Sales have grown significantly from 2019 to 2020, which may be due to increased demand for pets or improved marketing. However, there is a decline in sales from 2021 to 2022, which may indicate increased bankruptcy risk or lower demand during that period.

For entrepreneurs considering starting a pet shop in Holmestrand, the data indicate a stable but competitive industry. Sales have grown significantly over the past few years, with an average annual growth of 4.3% from 2020 to 2025. The EBITDA margins are at 7% for Holmestrand and 2% for Sande I Vestfold, which may indicate potential areas for improvement. However, there are already competitive companies in place, which requires differentiation to ensure profitability. SmartGrunder can help find suitable addresses in the municipality where nature and infrastructure can strengthen the business.

The pet shop industry in Holmestrand shows stable growth in sales and relatively low bankruptcy risk. With five companies and an average operating margin of 7%, the industry is competitive but has potential for further growth. For entrepreneurs, it is important to focus on differentiation and effective cost control to ensure profitability. SmartGrunder can help identify strategic addresses in the municipality where nature and infrastructure can strengthen the business.