Industry · municipality
Ethnic Grocery Stores in Bamble
An analysis of the industry, companies, and prospects in the municipality of Bamble
Companies in the Industry
Other observations
There are no registered companies in this industry in Bamble that report activities in 2023. The only registered company has 1 employee and reports sales of NOK 339,000 in 2023, which is a decrease of 22.8% compared to 2022. No business structures are registered for companies in this industry in Bamble.
Geographic Distribution
There is no detailed geographic distribution available for this industry in Bamble. There is no registered activity in individual towns or locations within the municipality for this industry.
Economic Overview
Sales for companies in this industry in Bamble have shown a decline over the past few years. The highest sales were achieved in 2020 with NOK 564,000, but there has since been a continuous decline, with a decrease of 22.8% from 2022 to 2023. The number of employees has been very low, with only 1 employee in 2023, which is a decrease from 0 employees in previous years.
Industry Dynamics
There is no bankruptcy statistics available for this industry in Bamble. No bankruptcy has been registered for companies in this industry in the municipality.
Outlook
Outlook for Entrepreneurs
Outlooks for entrepreneurs considering starting a business in this industry in Bamble are challenging. Sales have shown a clear decline over the past few years, and there is only one company registered in the industry in the municipality. This indicates a weakly competitive market and potential challenges in achieving economic stability. Entrepreneurs should consider thoroughly analyzing market needs and competitive solutions before deciding to start a business in this industry in Bamble.
Outlook for the Services Sector
The services sector in Bamble has shown a more stable development compared to the individual industry for ethnic grocery stores. Sales for the services sector have shown growth from NOK 675.6 million in 2016 to NOK 837.4 million in 2025. The number of employees has also shown a stable development, with growth from 355 employees in 2016 to 369 employees in 2026. This shows that the services sector has a more stable and growth-oriented development compared to the individual industry for ethnic grocery stores in Bamble.
Other companies in tjenester (not in ethnic grocery store)
| Company | Industry | Address | Sales | Employees | EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spar Rugtvedt | supermarket chain | Europaveien 139, 3962 Stathelle | NOK 89.2M | 42 | NOK 8.0M |
| Ng Kiwi Vestfold Telemark As Avd 566 Grasmyr | supermarket chain | Tønderveien 1, 3961 Stathelle | NOK 130.8M | 28 | NOK 6.6M |
| Ng Kiwi Vestfold Telemark As Avd 563 Stathelle | supermarket chain | Krabberødveien 1, 3960 Stathelle | NOK 96.2M | 20 | NOK 4.9M |
| Brotorvet Mat As | supermarket | Gangveien 5, 3960 Stathelle | NOK 97.7M | 55 | NOK 4.2M |
| Coop Sørøst Sa Avd 2506 Extra Stathelle | supermarket chain | Gangveien 2, 3960 Stathelle | NOK 67.9M | 18 | NOK 3.1M |
| Coop Sørøst Sa Avd 1187 Extra Langesund | supermarket chain | Bambleveien 8, 3970 Langesund | NOK 61.1M | 22 | NOK 2.8M |
| Normal Norge As Avd No1011 Stathelle Alti Brotorvet | discount store | Gangveien 5, 3960 Stathelle | NOK 24.0M | 15 | NOK 2.7M |
| Coop Sørøst Sa Avd 1195 Coop Prix Herre | supermarket chain | Hellestvedtveien 3, 3965 Herre | NOK 54.3M | 15 | NOK 2.5M |
| Mathuset Sjøbua As | supermarket | Valleveien 1000, 3967 Stathelle | NOK 31.5M | 49 | NOK 2.4M |
| Clas Ohlson As Avd Stathelle | other non-specialised store | Gangveien 5, 3960 Stathelle | NOK 32.9M | 17 | NOK 1.7M |
| Egell Johnsen Mat As | supermarket chain | Brugaten 10, 3960 Stathelle | NOK 98.2M | 19 | NOK 1.4M |
| Fredrik & Louisa As Avd Brotorvet | discount store | Gangveien 5, 3960 Stathelle | NOK 18.4M | 0 | NOK 795.1K |
| Helleberg Holding As | supermarket | Skarpenordveien 14, 3970 Langesund | NOK 89.0K | 4 | NOK 538.0K |
| Bryggakiosken As | kiosk | Torget 2B, 3970 Langesund | NOK 2.9M | 23 | NOK 478.0K |
| Wema Drift As | supermarket | Kjønnøyaveien 7, 3967 Stathelle | NOK 18.3M | 19 | NOK 337.0K |
| Spar Skjærgården | supermarket chain | Baneåsen 55B, 3970 Langesund | NOK 31.9M | 24 | NOK 297.0K |
| Andrén Netthandel | other non-specialised store | c/o Bengt andren|Kranabakken 3, 3960 Stathelle | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Andrén Netthandel | other non-specialised store | c/o Bengt andren|Kranabakken 3, 3960 Stathelle | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Anne,s Grimsrud | supermarket | Rønningane 43, 3965 Herre | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Annes Aloeverashop Anne Kåsa | food/beverages/tobacco stores | Biletkåsa 2, 3967 Stathelle | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Asrin Darsid Enk | supermarket chain | Findalskleiva 49, 3962 Stathelle | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Brotorvet Helsekost As | food/beverages/tobacco stores | Sunkost Alti Brotorvet|Gangveien 5, 3960 Stathelle | NOK 0 | 6 | NOK 0 |
| Dollarstore Avd Brotorvet | discount store | Gangveien 5, 3960 Stathelle | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Fru Nystrand | supermarket | c/o Merete Nystrand|Skjerkøyveien 6, 3962 Stathelle | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Ghaley Nepali Grocery Norway | supermarket chain | Krabberødstrand 16, 3960 Stathelle | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Haro Invest Jens Birger Hafredal | other non-specialised store | Baklia 5A, 3960 Stathelle | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Helsekost Stathelle As | food/beverages/tobacco stores | Gangveien 5, 3960 Stathelle | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Hos Lise Lise Lie | other non-specialised store | Storgata 11, 3970 Langesund | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Lorentzen Shop | other non-specialised store | Valleveien 1537, 3967 Stathelle | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Lorentzen Shop | other non-specialised store | Valleveien 1537, 3967 Stathelle | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Lundebua Ans | food/beverages/tobacco stores | Furulundveien 14, 3970 Langesund | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Moens Hjem Og Friluft | other non-specialised store | Herreveien 1207, 3965 | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Moens Hjem Og Friluft | other non-specialised store | Herreveien 1207, 3965 | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Måjohamat As | supermarket | Meikjærveien 2, 3967 Stathelle | NOK 0 | 6 | NOK 0 |
| Møllers Kioskskapet | supermarket chain | c/o Martin Møller, Kioskskapet.no|Spanskrøret 6, 3961 Stathelle | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Ng Kiwi Vestfold Telemark As Avd 303 Langrønningen | supermarket chain | Langrønningen 17, 3967 Stathelle | NOK 0 | 19 | NOK 0 |
| Pocket Memories Olsen | other non-specialised store | Ringveien 45, 3965 Herre | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Skien Ølutsalg As Avd Stathelle | alcohol store | Gangveien 5, 3960 Stathelle | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Solkysten Fisk & Skalldyr As | fish store | Stoa 13, 3970 Langesund | NOK 0 | 10 | NOK 0 |
| Stiansen Trading | other non-specialised store | Granliveien 4, 3970 Langesund | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
Conclusion
In connection with the weak development in the industry for ethnic grocery stores in Bamble, it is important to consider possible challenges and opportunities for entrepreneurs. The services sector in the municipality has shown a more stable development, which can be an important factor to consider for entrepreneurs considering starting a business in Bamble. It is recommended to carry out a thorough market analysis and assess competitive solutions before starting a business in this industry.
Executive Summary
The industry for ethnic grocery stores in Bamble has shown a weak development over the past few years, with a decline in sales and a low number of employees. There is only one company registered in the industry in the municipality. The services sector in Bamble has shown a more stable development, with growth in sales and number of employees. This shows that the services sector has a more stable and growth-oriented development compared to the individual industry for ethnic grocery stores in Bamble.