Pet Shop Industry in Øvre Eiker: Current Status and Outlook

Øvre Eiker: A brief overview of the pet shop industry

The pet shop industry in Øvre Eiker is relatively small, but shows a mix of stability and development. There are a total of 5 companies registered in the municipality, of which only one (Zoomarkedet Eiker Senter AS) has active operations with employees and revenue. The other companies are either recently started or not yet in operation. The industry shows a weak positive trend in sales and number of employees over time, even though there have been periods of decline. Øvre Eiker has potential for further development, especially in Hokksund, where the one active company is located.

The industry has experienced variations in sales and number of employees over time. Sales declined by 26.6% from 2016 to 2017, but stabilized with an increase of 12.7% from 2024 to 2025 (NOK 8.8 million). The number of employees has been relatively stable around 4 in recent years, with minor fluctuations. Zoomarkedet Eiker Senter AS has a high EBITDA margin of 9% and a gross profit of 121%, indicating good financial health for this company. There is, however, no data on operating profit for the other companies in the industry.

There are 5 companies registered in Øvre Eiker within the pet shop industry:

1. Zoomarkedet Eiker Senter AS (Prestebråtan 6, Hokksund) – AS-form, 4 employees, sales of NOK 8.7 million, EBITDA of NOK 851,800.
2. Choupi Norge Varlamov (Frognesveien 39, Hokksund) – ENK-form, 0 employees, no sales.
3. Leseglede Ans (Fiskumgata 1, Fiskum) – ANS-form, 0 employees, no sales.
4. Poter As (Skotselvveien 741, Skotselv) – AS-form, 0 employees, no sales.
5. Poter As (Skotselvveien 741, Skotselv) – AS-form, 0 employees, no sales.

There are no registered bankruptcies in the industry, but several companies have been recently started without operating profit yet.

The industry is most active in Hokksund, where the one active company (Zoomarkedet Eiker Senter AS) is located. In Hokksund, the company has 4 employees, sales of NOK 8.7 million, and an operating profit of NOK 840,300. Other districts such as Fiskum and Skotselv have registered companies, but no operating profit yet. This shows a geographic concentration of activity in Hokksund, with potential for further development in other areas.

The industry has been marked by variations in sales and number of employees over time, but there are no registered bankruptcies. Zoomarkedet Eiker Senter AS has been stable with a marginal improvement in sales from 2024 to 2025. The other companies, such as Choupi Norge Varlamov and Poter As, have been recently started without operating profit yet. This shows a mix of stability and development, with potential for growth in the industry.

Outlook for entrepreneurs

The pet shop industry in Øvre Eiker shows a mix of stability and development. Zoomarkedet Eiker Senter AS has good financial health, which can be a positive signal for new players. However, there is a challenge with the recent companies that have not yet achieved operating profit. Entrepreneurs should consider focusing on localizations in Hokksund, where there is an existing market key. SmartGrunder can help find suitable addresses and assess development opportunities in the municipality.

The pet shop industry in Øvre Eiker is small, but shows potential for further development. The one active company has good financial health, while the other companies have been recently started without operating profit. Geographically, the activity is concentrated in Hokksund, with opportunities for development in other areas. Entrepreneurs should consider focusing on localizations with existing market keys and seek advice from SmartGrunder to find suitable addresses and assess development opportunities.