The Electronics Sector in Bergen: Companies, Statistics, and Outlook

The electronics sector in Bergen consists of a stable but dynamic industry with 34 registered companies in the municipality. In recent years, the industry has shown a mix of growth and challenges, with total sales volume exceeding NOK 16.8 billion in 2025. One bankruptcy has been registered in the industry, indicating that the risk of bankruptcy is not negligible. At the same time, the number of employees in the industry has varied between 433 and 460 between 2016–2026, with a slight decline in recent years. This analysis provides an overview of companies, geographic distributions, economic trends, and opportunities for entrepreneurs.

The electronics sector in Bergen has shown sales growth of over 20% from 2024 to 2025, increasing from NOK 14.0 billion to NOK 16.8 billion. This is a significant increase compared to previous years, where sales had weaker growth or even declined. The number of employees has been more stable, with a maximum of 460 in 2022 and a decline to 433 in 2026. This decline may be due to a combination of economic pressure and bankruptcies in some companies. The industry therefore has a mix of growth and challenges, which entrepreneurs should consider.

There are 34 companies in the electronics sector in Bergen, distributed across different organizational forms. The most common forms are AS (16 companies) and NUF (1 company). Some companies have also registered bankruptcies, such as Skousen Åsane and Elkjøp Lagunen, which have 0 employees and 0 sales. The most well-known companies in the industry include Elkjøp Gullgruven, Power Norge As Avd Lagunen and Kjell & Co Norway No011 Bergen Storsenter. These companies have higher sales and more employees compared to smaller companies.

The electronics sector in Bergen is distributed across several districts, with the most activity in Rådal, Bergen, and Nyborg. Rådal has 3 companies with 128 employees and a sales volume of NOK 432.9 million. Bergen has 3 companies with 70 employees and a sales volume of NOK 348.0 million. Nyborg has 2 companies with 65 employees and a sales volume of NOK 321.9 million. Other districts such as Fyllingsdalen and Ulset also have activity, but with fewer companies and fewer employees. This shows that Rådal and Bergen are the central areas for the industry.

The industry has been affected by bankruptcies, with one registered bankruptcy in Bergen. This is Hvsb Handel As in Nesttun, which has 0 employees and 0 sales. The bankruptcy may be due to economic challenges or poor management. Although the number of bankruptcies is low, it shows that the industry is not entirely immune to economic pressures. It is important for entrepreneurs to be aware of economic risk factors and ensure stable income.

For entrepreneurs in Bergen, the electronics sector is an attractive industry with potential growth, especially in districts such as Rådal and Bergen. The sales volume has increased by over 20% from 2024 to 2025, showing that customers continue to seek out the electronics sector. However, it is important to be aware of the bankruptcy risk and ensure stable income. Entrepreneurs should also consider locating in districts with high activity, such as Rådal and Bergen, to maximize market share and access to customers.

When comparing the electronics sector with the broader agricultural sector in Bergen, data shows that agriculture has lower sales and employee growth. Agriculture had a sales volume of NOK 26.1 billion in 2025, which is lower than the electronics sector. The number of employees in agriculture has also fallen by over 10% from 2024 to 2025. This shows that the electronics sector has better economic development compared to agriculture. Entrepreneurs should therefore consider focusing on the electronics sector to achieve better economic results.

The electronics sector in Bergen is a stable but dynamic industry with potential for growth. With a sales increase of over 20% from 2024 to 2025 and a good distribution of companies across districts such as Rådal and Bergen, the industry is a good choice for entrepreneurs. However, it is important to be aware of the bankruptcy risk and ensure stable income. SmartGrunder can help entrepreneurs find good locations in Bergen to start a company within the electronics sector.