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Ethnic Food Stores in Alver
An analysis of the industry, companies, and outlook in the municipality of Alver in Vestlandet
Executive Summary
Industry Overview
In Alver, there are 2 companies registered in the ethnic food stores industry. According to data from 2016 to 2026, these companies have no employees and no sales revenue. This indicates that the industry in Alver is in a static phase, with no growth in the number of employees or sales value. There are no bankruptcies registered for companies in this industry, suggesting they have not experienced economic crises. Nevertheless, there is a clear need to analyze why the industry has not grown and what can be done to stimulate activity in the future.
Economic Overview
The ethnic food stores industry in Alver has remained static over the past 10 years. According to data from 2016 to 2026, none of the companies in the industry have employees, and sales revenue is zero in all years. This shows that the industry has not generated any economic activity in the municipality. There is no growth in the number of employees or sales value, which may indicate that a market necessity for this type of store has not been established in Alver. There are no bankruptcies registered, but there is still a clear need to understand why the industry has not grown and what can be done to stimulate activity in the future.
Companies in the Industry
There are 2 companies registered in the ethnic food stores industry in Alver. These companies have the following details:
| Company | Address | Legal Form | Incorporation Year | Number of Employees | Bankruptcies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bjørn Olav Hagesether | Eknes 39, Ostereidet | ENK | 1995 | 0 | No bankruptcies |
| Globalbasket Knarvik | Kvernhushaugane 10, Isdalstø | AS | 2023 | 0 | No bankruptcies |
Both companies have no employees and no sales revenue according to data from 2016 to 2026. This shows that the industry in Alver is in a static phase, with no growth in the number of employees or sales value. There are no bankruptcies registered, which suggests they have not experienced economic crises. Nevertheless, there is a clear need to analyze why the industry has not grown and what can be done to stimulate activity in the future.
Business Geography
The two companies in the ethnic food stores industry in Alver are located in the following areas:
- Isdalstø: Globalbasket Knarvik
- Ostereidet: Bjørn Olav Hagesether
There is no data on how many companies in the industry are located in other parts of the municipality. This may indicate that the industry in Alver is concentrated in certain areas, and there may be an opportunity to expand to other parts of the municipality. It is also possible that there is low demand for this type of store in other parts of the municipality.
Business Dynamism
The ethnic food stores industry in Alver has remained static over the past 10 years. According to data from 2016 to 2026, none of the companies in the industry have employees, and sales revenue is zero in all years. This shows that the industry has not generated any economic activity in the municipality. There are no bankruptcies registered, but there is still a clear need to understand why the industry has not grown and what can be done to stimulate activity in the future. It is possible that there is low demand for this type of store in Alver, or that there is a competitive market necessity.
Outlook for the Industry
For entrepreneurs considering establishing themselves in the ethnic food stores industry in Alver, it is important to be aware of the data showing that the industry has been static over the past 10 years. There is no growth in the number of employees or sales value, and no bankruptcies are registered. This may indicate that a market necessity for this type of store has not been established in Alver. Nevertheless, it may be possible to establish oneself in the industry if there is clear demand for this type of store in the municipality. It is also possible that there is a competitive market necessity, and that it is possible to establish oneself in the industry if there is clear demand for this type of store in the municipality.
Outlook for the Broader Industry
The ethnic food stores industry in Alver is part of the broader services industry in the municipality. The broader industry has 61 companies in the municipality, and there is clear growth in the number of employees and sales value over the past 10 years. This shows that the broader industry has better economic activity than the ethnic food stores industry in Alver. It is also possible that there is a competitive market necessity for the broader industry, and that it is possible to establish oneself in the industry if there is clear demand for this type of service in the municipality.
Other companies in tjenester (not in ethnic grocery store)
| Company | Industry | Address | Sales | Employees | EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knarvik Dagligvarer As | supermarket chain | Kvassnesvegen 23, 5914 Isdalstø | NOK 194.2M | 39 | NOK 7.0M |
| Ikenberget Mat As | supermarket chain | Alverflaten, 5911 Alversund | NOK 118.2M | 33 | NOK 6.0M |
| Meny Knarvik | supermarket chain | Kvernhusmyrane 7A, 5914 Isdalstø | NOK 116.4M | 46 | NOK 5.5M |
| Bjørn Hagen As | supermarket | Havnevegen 37, 5918 Frekhaug | NOK 72.7M | 18 | NOK 4.5M |
| Frekhaug Dagligvarer As | supermarket chain | Nordgardshaugen 1, 5918 Frekhaug | NOK 121.6M | 37 | NOK 3.8M |
| Ng Kiwi Vest As Avd 810 Holme | supermarket chain | Melandsvegen 6, 5919 Frekhaug | NOK 66.6M | 18 | NOK 3.0M |
| Ng Kiwi Vest As Avd 869 Kvassnesvegen Knarvik | supermarket chain | Kvassnesvegen 42, 5914 Isdalstø | NOK 56.4M | 21 | NOK 2.5M |
| Ng Kiwi Vest As Avd 874 Lindås Senter | supermarket chain | Gamle Prestavegen 1, 5955 Lindås | NOK 56.4M | 16 | NOK 2.5M |
| Extra Manger | supermarket chain | Manger Senter, 5936 | NOK 54.3M | 16 | NOK 2.2M |
| Normal Norge As No 1108 Knarvik Senter | discount store | Kvernhusmyrane 23, 5914 Isdalstø | NOK 19.2M | 11 | NOK 2.2M |
| Extra Frekhaug | supermarket chain | Havnevegen 29A, 5918 Frekhaug | NOK 25.1M | 14 | NOK 1.0M |
| Spar Isdalstø | supermarket chain | Lindåsvegen 145, 5916 Isdalstø | NOK 41.3M | 20 | NOK 994.7K |
| Feste Nærkjøp As | supermarket | Festevegen 460, 5912 Seim | NOK 7.7M | 5 | NOK 895.0K |
| Bøvågen Mat As | supermarket chain | 0, 5937 Bøvågen | NOK 36.0M | 23 | NOK 754.0K |
| Austmarka Mat As | supermarket chain | Søre Austmarka 9, 5938 Sæbøvågen | NOK 34.0M | 14 | NOK 246.0K |
| Hundvin Handel As | supermarket | Hetlehovda 2, 5956 Hundvin | NOK 8.7M | 6 | NOK 135.0K |
| Preto As | supermarket | Brørakastet 37, 5911 Alversund | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 119.0K |
| Fammestad Agro As | food/beverages/tobacco stores | Kvassnesvegen 2, 5914 Isdalstø | NOK 1.3M | 1 | NOK 58.0K |
| Hjelmås Handelslag Ll | supermarket | Leknesvegen 389, 5915 Hjelmås | NOK 10.1M | 8 | NOK 47.0K |
| Ans Myksvoll Handel Trygve Andersen & Co | supermarket chain | Myksvoll, 5912 Seim | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Balance By Ness | food/beverages/tobacco stores | Hallane 2, 5955 Lindås | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Balance By Ness | gourmet food store | Hallane 2, 5955 Lindås | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Bee U Giske | discount store | c/o Tove Helen Giske|Lyngvegen 21, 5914 Isdalstø | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Bringebærfrua Trude Isdal Fosse | food/beverages/tobacco stores | Prestebrekka 8, 5911 Alversund | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Cathrine Herland | supermarket | Isdalstøbakken 61, 5916 | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Elin Kaspara Lie | discount store | Skauvegen 537, 5957 Myking | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Erica's Favoritter | fruit/vegetables stores | Havnevegen 33, 5918 Frekhaug | NOK 0 | 1 | NOK 0 |
| Evjen Handel Knarvik As | supermarket | Kvernhushaugane 10, 5914 Isdalstø | NOK 0 | 10 | NOK 0 |
| Fiskfråfjorden Sa | fish store | v/Nina Lilletvedt|c/o Nordhordland Fisk AS|Kvistevegen 97, 5936 Manger | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Forever Living V/renate Skjelvik | supermarket | Selfallet 71, 5936 Manger | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Harald Romarheim | fish store | Lurevegen 601, 5912 Seim | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Høgheim Båt & Motorservice | other non-specialised store | Hodneland 217, 5957 Myking | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Janne Berger | food/beverages/tobacco stores | Rossnesvegen 170, 5937 Bøvågen | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Janne Berger | gourmet food store | Rossnesvegen 170, 5937 Bøvågen | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| K Andvik Eftf Grete Andvik Bårdsen | supermarket | Kløve|Svindalsvegen 3, 5913 Eikangervåg | NOK 0 | 3 | NOK 0 |
| Kversøy Tradisjonskost | meat store | Hopsvågen 81, 5955 Lindås | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Life Knarvik Senter | health foods store | Knarvik Senter|Kvernhushaugane 10, 5914 Isdalstø | NOK 0 | 8 | NOK 0 |
| Mykingkrysset Sa | supermarket | v/Jan-Sølve Fimland|Hellebrekkene 14, 5957 Myking | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Norvian Jakob Marøy | other non-specialised store | Mongsedalen 32, 5918 Frekhaug | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Pink Diamond Anne Grethe Stusdal | discount store | Kubbaleitet 32, 5916 Isdalstø | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
Conclusion
The ethnic food stores industry in Alver has remained static over the past 10 years, with no growth in the number of employees or sales value. There are no bankruptcies registered, but there is still a clear need to understand why the industry has not grown and what can be done to stimulate activity in the future. The broader services industry in Alver has better economic activity, and it is possible that there is a competitive market necessity for this type of service in the municipality. For entrepreneurs considering establishing themselves in the ethnic food stores industry in Alver, it is important to be aware of the data showing that the industry has been static over the past 10 years. It is also possible that there is a competitive market necessity for this type of store in the municipality.