Industry · municipality
The Ethnic Shop Industry in Kongsberg
An analysis of the companies, statistics, and outlooks for entrepreneurs and local decision-makers
Executive Summary
Industry Overview
The ethnic shop industry in Kongsberg is a small but growing sector with two registered companies. This industry has shown stable economic development in recent years, with annual sales growth of 8.3% in 2025. Although the number of employees has varied, the industry has managed to remain competitive in a competitive market. It is particularly noteworthy that one of the two companies, Asiabutikken K Berg As, has shown positive development with high sales growth and a good operating profit margin. This indicates that there is potential for further growth and development in the industry.
Economic Overview
The industry has shown positive development in both sales and number of employees. From 2016 to 2025, sales have increased from NOK 4.5 million to NOK 12 million, with an average annual growth of 13.8%. The number of employees has varied between 3 and 7, with an average annual growth of 3.0%. This development shows that the industry has managed to remain competitive in a competitive market, even though there have been some years with a decline in the number of employees. It is also worth noting that Asiabutikken K Berg As has shown positive development with high sales growth and a good operating profit margin.



Companies in the Industry
There are two companies registered in the industry in Kongsberg: Asiabutikken K Berg As and Longva Bjerke Nutrition. Asiabutikken K Berg As is an AS with 4 employees and a sales volume of NOK 12.2 million. The company has shown positive development with high sales growth and a good operating profit margin. Longva Bjerke Nutrition is an ENK with 0 employees and no sales. This company has not shown any activity in the industry, and it is possible that it is not in operation. It is also worth noting that there is one AS and one ENK in the industry, which shows that there are different organizational forms in the industry.
Business Geography
The industry is active in Kongsberg, with one company activity registered in the municipality. It is particularly worth noting that all companies in the industry are located in Kongsberg, which suggests that there is a central location for the industry in the municipality. This can be an advantage for companies in the industry, as it can provide better access to customers and suppliers. It is also possible that there is potential for further development in the industry in Kongsberg, as it is a central location for the industry in the municipality.

Business Dynamics
The industry has shown stable development in recent years, with no bankruptcies registered. It is particularly worth noting that Asiabutikken K Berg As has shown positive development with high sales growth and a good operating profit margin. This indicates that the industry has managed to remain competitive in a competitive market. It is also worth noting that there is an ENK in the industry, which may indicate some degree of uncertainty in the industry. This can be a challenge for companies in the industry, as it may increase the risk of bankruptcy.
Outlook
Outlook for Entrepreneurs
For entrepreneurs considering starting a business in the ethnic shop industry in Kongsberg, it is important to note that the industry has shown stable development in recent years. It is particularly worth noting that Asiabutikken K Berg As has shown positive development with high sales growth and a good operating profit margin. This indicates that there is potential for further growth and development in the industry. It is also worth noting that there is an ENK in the industry, which may indicate some degree of uncertainty in the industry. This can be a challenge for companies in the industry, as it may increase the risk of bankruptcy. It is also worth noting that it is possible to find addresses in Kongsberg for this industry using SmartGrunder, which can be an advantage for entrepreneurs seeking to establish themselves in the municipality.
Outlook for the Overarching Industry
The overarching industry, services, has shown stable development in recent years, with an annual sales growth of 5.9% in 2025. It is particularly worth noting that the services industry has a higher sales growth than the ethnic shop industry, which indicates that there is potential for further growth and development in the services industry. It is also worth noting that the services industry has more companies than the ethnic shop industry, which may indicate a higher degree of competitiveness in the services industry. This can be an advantage for companies in the services industry, as it can provide better access to customers and suppliers.



Other companies in tjenester (not in ethnic grocery store)
| Company | Industry | Address | Sales | Employees | EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ng Kiwi Buskerud As Avd 259 Sølvparken | supermarket chain | Gomsrudveien 1, 3612 Kongsberg | NOK 112.8M | 26 | NOK 6.7M |
| Heddalsveien Dagligvare As | supermarket | Sentrumsveien 7, 3647 Hvittingfoss | NOK 95.4M | 25 | NOK 6.1M |
| Kongsberg Mat As | supermarket | Numedalsveien 70, 3617 Kongsberg | NOK 117.1M | 32 | NOK 5.9M |
| Ng Kiwi Buskerud As Avd 524 Baneveien | supermarket chain | Baneveien 28, 3612 Kongsberg | NOK 93.2M | 32 | NOK 5.5M |
| Ng Kiwi Buskerud As Avd 374 Skollenborg | supermarket chain | Vårveien 6, 3619 Skollenborg | NOK 88.3M | 23 | NOK 5.2M |
| Ng Kiwi Buskerud As Avd 298 Gomsrud | supermarket chain | Ove Gjeddes vei 110, 3610 Kongsberg | NOK 78.5M | 20 | NOK 4.6M |
| Ng Kiwi Buskerud As Avd 529 Moane | supermarket chain | St. Hansveien 2, 3614 Kongsberg | NOK 73.6M | 21 | NOK 4.3M |
| Ng Kiwi Buskerud As Avd 523 Hasbergsveien | supermarket chain | Hasbergs vei 42, 3616 Kongsberg | NOK 54.0M | 13 | NOK 3.2M |
| Meny Stortorvet | supermarket chain | Karsches gate 1, 3611 Kongsberg | NOK 114.2M | 47 | NOK 2.9M |
| Coop Sørøst Sa Avd 2446 Extra Kongsberg Myntgata | supermarket chain | Myntgata 16, 3616 Kongsberg | NOK 54.3M | 16 | NOK 2.5M |
| Normal Norge As Avd No1075 Kongsberg Stortorvet Senter | discount store | Storgata 2B, 3611 Kongsberg | NOK 19.2M | 14 | NOK 2.2M |
| Meny Sandsværveien | supermarket chain | Sandsværveien 164, 3615 Kongsberg | NOK 78.2M | 30 | NOK 2.0M |
| Erlings Mathus As | supermarket chain | Josefine Nilsens vei 1, 3610 Kongsberg | NOK 38.8M | 0 | NOK 1.2M |
| Coop Sørøst Sa Avd 2902 Extra Kongsberg Sentrum | supermarket chain | Stasjonsbakken 4, 3611 Kongsberg | NOK 20.4M | 13 | NOK 944.8K |
| Life Stortorvet Kongsberg | health foods store | Storgata 28, 3611 Kongsberg | NOK 5.4M | 4 | NOK 437.9K |
| Stein Øseth As | supermarket | Drammensveien 1, 3612 Kongsberg | NOK 6.1M | 12 | NOK 291.0K |
| Spar Kongsberg | supermarket chain | Drammensveien 87, 3612 Kongsberg | NOK 56.1M | 24 | NOK 263.7K |
| Helsekosten Kongsberg As | food/beverages/tobacco stores | Storgata 24, 3611 Kongsberg | NOK 4.5M | 3 | NOK 184.0K |
| Provit Norge As | food/beverages/tobacco stores | Sandsværveien 9, 3616 Kongsberg | NOK 758.0K | 1 | NOK 150.0K |
| Britt Børke | other non-specialised store | Fjellveien 13, 3616 Kongsberg | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Cenita Stubberud | food/beverages/tobacco stores | Tislegårdveien 20A, 3616 Kongsberg | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Coop Sørøst Sa Coop Mega Berjasenteret Avd 4301 | supermarket chain | Herman Foss gate 12, 3611 Kongsberg | NOK 0 | 24 | NOK 0 |
| Coop Sørøst Sa Extra Gamlegrendåsen Avd 4338 | supermarket chain | Josefine Nilsens vei 1, 3610 Kongsberg | NOK 0 | 13 | NOK 0 |
| Dollarstore Avd Kongsberg | discount store | Gomsrudveien 1, 3612 Kongsberg | NOK 0 | 4 | NOK 0 |
| Habib Dagligvare Habib Khalid Khali | supermarket chain | Christian IV. des gate 35, 3616 Kongsberg | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Honeyhouse As | food/beverages/tobacco stores | Hedenstadveien 219, 3619 Skollenborg | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Honeyhouse As | gourmet food store | Hedenstadveien 219, 3619 Skollenborg | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Hvittingfoss Dagligvare As | supermarket | Sentrumsveien 28, 3647 Hvittingfoss | NOK 0 | 16 | NOK 0 |
| Joker Risteigen | supermarket | Gamle Drammensvei 57, 3612 Kongsberg | NOK 0 | 6 | NOK 0 |
| Joker Storgata Kongsberg | supermarket | Storgata 24A, 3611 Kongsberg | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Kjell Ove Sucu Klem As | supermarket | REMA 1000 Sentrum Kongsberg|Dyrmyrgata 2, 3611 | NOK 0 | 19 | NOK 0 |
| Kong Dagligvarer As | supermarket chain | Storgata 33, 3611 Kongsberg | NOK 0 | 1 | NOK 0 |
| Livs Dagligvare Ans | supermarket chain | Jondalen, 3614 Kongsberg | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Luxury Treats As | food/beverages/tobacco stores | Numedalsveien 28, 3617 Kongsberg | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Luxury Treats As | gourmet food store | Numedalsveien 28, 3617 Kongsberg | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Noni Network Norway As | food/beverages/tobacco stores | Bævergrendveien 24, 3611 Kongsberg | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Skarsten Digital | other non-specialised store | Funkeliaveien 14C, 3616 Kongsberg | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Somehow Pedersen | fish store | Hovdeplassen 81, 3612 Kongsberg | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Storgata Alltid As | supermarket | Storgata 24A, 3611 Kongsberg | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Storgata Alltid As Konkursbo | supermarket | Storgata 24A, 3611 Kongsberg | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
Conclusion
The ethnic shop industry in Kongsberg has shown stable development in recent years, with an annual sales growth of 8.3% in 2025. It is particularly worth noting that Asiabutikken K Berg As has shown positive development with high sales growth and a good operating profit margin. This indicates that there is potential for further growth and development in the industry. It is also worth noting that there is an ENK in the industry, which may indicate some degree of uncertainty in the industry. This can be a challenge for companies in the industry, as it may increase the risk of bankruptcy. It is also worth noting that it is possible to find addresses in Kongsberg for this industry using SmartGrunder, which can be an advantage for entrepreneurs seeking to establish themselves in the municipality.