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Pet Shop Industry in Kongsvinger: Current Status and Outlook
An analysis of the pet shop sector in Kongsvinger municipality, including companies, statistics, and future potential for founders and local decision-makers.
Executive Summary
The pet shop industry in Kongsvinger is a small but dynamic sector characterized by a mix of stability and uncertainty. In 2025, there are 3 registered companies in the sector, but only one of these (Musti Kongsvinger) has active operations with 8 employees and annual revenue of 4.5 million Norwegian kroner. The sector has been marked by significant variations in revenue and number of employees over time, with a sharp decline in 2020 and an increase in 2025. This demonstrates both challenges and potential for future development.
Economic Overview
Economic Trends
| Year | Revenue (NOK) | Number of Employees |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 5 |
| 2018 | 0 | 2 |
| 2019 | 315.427 | 0 |
| 2020 | 4.882 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 4.739.800 | 7 |
The sector has experienced significant variations in revenue. The largest increase was recorded in 2025, with a 1,500% increase compared to 2024. This, however, follows a sharp decline of 98.5% from 2019 to 2020. The number of employees has been even more volatile, with a sharp decline from 5 in 2017 to 0 in 2019, followed by an increase to 7 in 2026. This shows that the sector has been marked by both crises and upswings over time.



Companies in the Sector
Registered Companies
In Kongsvinger, there are 3 registered companies in the pet shop sector:
- Musti Kongsvinger (Brugata 15, Kongsvinger) – AS company structure, established 2024-01-01, 8 employees, revenue of 4.5 million Norwegian kroner in 2025.
- Finnskogstallen Torgersrud (Røgdenvegen 2265, Lundersæter) – ENK company structure, established 1995-02-20, 0 employees, no operations.
- Høitomt Agentur (Vikeråavegen 23, Austmarka) – ENK company structure, established 2022-05-16, 0 employees, no operations.
Only Musti Kongsvinger has active operations today. The other two companies have not reported revenue or employees, which suggests they are not in operation or have not been in operation previously.
Geographic Distribution
All registered companies in the pet shop sector in Kongsvinger are located in the following areas:
- Kongsvinger: 1 company (Musti Kongsvinger) with 8 employees and revenue of 4.5 million Norwegian kroner.
- Lundersæter: 1 company (Finnskogstallen Torgersrud) with no operations.
- Austmarka: 1 company (Høitomt Agentur) with no operations.
Therefore, only in the Kongsvinger town center is there active operations in the sector. This could be an advantage for new entrepreneurs looking to establish themselves in an existing market place.

Operational Efficiency and Bankruptcies
None of the registered companies in the pet shop sector in Kongsvinger have been bankrupt. This shows that the sector has been relatively stable in this regard. However, there have been significant variations in operating results over time, with particularly large declines in 2020 and 2021. This may indicate that the sector is vulnerable to external factors such as economic crises or changes in customer behavior.
Outlook
Outlook for Entrepreneurs
For entrepreneurs considering establishing themselves in the pet shop sector in Kongsvinger, the data shows both opportunities and challenges. The most significant opportunity is the sharp increase in revenue in 2025, which suggests that there may be a growing market. There is also an existing company (Musti Kongsvinger) that can serve as a reference point for new actors.
Outlook for future growth, however, is uncertain due to previous variations in operating results. Entrepreneurs should therefore consider establishing themselves in a stable market place such as the Kongsvinger town center, and be prepared to handle potential challenges such as economic crises or changes in customer behavior. SmartGrunder can help entrepreneurs find suitable addresses in Kongsvinger for this sector.
Conclusion
The pet shop sector in Kongsvinger is a small but dynamic sector with both opportunities and challenges. This analysis shows that there is a certain degree of stability in the form of no bankruptcies, but also significant variations in revenue and number of employees over time. For entrepreneurs, it may be an opportunity to establish themselves in an existing market place, but it is important to be aware of the previous variations in operating results. SmartGrunder can help with finding suitable addresses in Kongsvinger for this sector.