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Ethnic Grocery Stores in Kragerø: An Analytical Overview of Companies, Statistics, and Outlooks
Analysis of the Ethnic Grocery Store Industry in Kragerø, Focusing on Businesses, Economic Trends, and Future Prospects in Relation to the Services Sector in the Municipality.
Executive Summary
This article provides an overview of the ethnic grocery store industry in Kragerø, focusing on companies, economic trends, and future perspectives. The industry is small-scale, with a single business registered in the municipality. Economic data shows very little activity, while the services sector in Kragerø shows more stable growth. The article analyzes both the local industry and the broader services group to provide a comprehensive overview.
Economic Overview
Economic data for the ethnic grocery store industry in Kragerø shows very little activity. Annual Revenues have been 0 NOK each year from 2016 to 2026, and Number of Employees has varied between 0 and 1 during the same period. There is no growth in either revenue or number of employees, and the data show no clear trend. This suggests that the industry has not been active in the municipality over time, or that the activity has been very small and unstable.



Companies in the Industry
There is one company registered in the ethnic grocery store industry in Kragerø: Kragerø Asia Matt As, with an address at Stines Bakke 2A. The company was founded in 2023 and has the organizational form AS. It has 1 employee and is not bankrupt. There are no other companies in this industry in the municipality. The organizational form of the company is AS, and no other organizational forms are registered in the industry.
Business Geography
All businesses in the ethnic grocery store industry in Kragerø are registered in Kragerø. There is no activity registered in other districts or places in the municipality. The only business is located in Kragerø, and there is no data on the distribution of activity in other parts of the municipality.

Business Dynamics
There are no bankruptcy registrations for companies in the ethnic grocery store industry in Kragerø. However, the data show that the number of employees has been unstable, with periods of 0 employees and periods with 1 employee. This may indicate that the business has been unstable or has been in a development phase. There are no clear signs of structural instability or bankruptcy risk, but the data are too small-scale to provide a clear indication of future development.
Outlook for Entrepreneurs
For entrepreneurs considering starting an ethnic grocery store in Kragerø, it is important to note that the industry is very small and has been unstable over time. There is only one company in the industry, and there is no clear growth in the number of employees or revenue. This may indicate that it is a highly competitive market, or that there is little demand for ethnic food products in the municipality. Entrepreneurs should consider whether there is a specific need or niche market they wish to address, and how they can differentiate themselves in a market with little activity.
Outlook for the Services Sector
The broader services sector in Kragerø shows a more stable development compared to the ethnic grocery store industry. Annual Revenues for the services sector have grown from 460.7 million NOK in 2016 to 648.1 million NOK in 2025, with an average annual growth of approximately 3.5%. Number of Employees has also grown, although there have been variations over time. This shows that the services sector in Kragerø has been more stable and growing compared to the ethnic grocery store industry. However, it is important to note that the ethnic grocery store industry is a small part of this broader sector, and that the two industries have different market conditions and customer groups.



Other companies in tjenester (not in ethnic grocery store)
| Company | Industry | Address | Sales | Employees | EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ng Kiwi Vestfold Telemark As Avd Kiwi 553 Kragerø | supermarket chain | Ytre Strandvei 6, 3770 Kragerø | NOK 127.0M | 47 | NOK 6.4M |
| Ng Kiwi Vestfold Telemark As Avd 428 Kalstad | supermarket chain | Dalaneveien 6, 3772 Kragerø | NOK 107.8M | 27 | NOK 5.5M |
| Kirkebukta Dagligvare As | supermarket | Ytre Strandvei 36, 3770 Kragerø | NOK 61.2M | 46 | NOK 4.2M |
| Brygga Mat As | supermarket chain | Dalaneveien 8, 3772 Kragerø | NOK 114.3M | 24 | NOK 2.9M |
| Normal Norge As Avd No1136 Kragerø, Alti | discount store | Kjølebrøndsveien 1, 3766 Sannidal | NOK 14.4M | 14 | NOK 1.6M |
| Brødrene Brubakken As | gourmet food store | Storgata 12, 3770 Kragerø | NOK 10.7M | 11 | NOK 432.0K |
| Westgaard Landhandel As | supermarket | Ole Halvorsens vei 914, 3788 Stabbestad | NOK 19.7M | 23 | NOK 367.0K |
| Sluppan Dagligvare As | supermarket | Kammerfossveien 1D, 3772 Kragerø | NOK 37.2M | 22 | NOK 122.0K |
| Bestwear As | other non-specialised store | Kammerfossveien 1D, 3772 Kragerø | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Bondens Marked Telemark Sa | supermarket | Sjådamveien 8B, 3772 Kragerø | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Butikkdrift Hilde Elise Mogen | kiosk chain | Storgata 2, 3770 Kragerø | NOK 0 | 4 | NOK 0 |
| Coop Sørøst Sa Coop Extra Haugtun Avd 4364 | supermarket chain | Kjølebrøndsveien 5, 3766 Sannidal | NOK 0 | 17 | NOK 0 |
| Extra Helle | supermarket chain | Helleveien 180, 3790 | NOK 0 | 16 | NOK 0 |
| Isnes Eva | other non-specialised store | Vestre Gumøyveien 9, 3783 Kragerø Skjærgård | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Kristoffersen Dagligvare As | supermarket chain | Tangen 11A, 3766 Sannidal | NOK 0 | 11 | NOK 0 |
| Narvesen Butikk 451 | kiosk chain | Storgata 2, 3770 Kragerø | NOK 0 | 7 | NOK 0 |
| Palmz As | supermarket | Lauersens Bakke 5A, 3770 Kragerø | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Palmz As | supermarket chain | Lauersens Bakke 5A, 3770 Kragerø | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Ab Management Anneriek Barree | food/beverages/tobacco stores | Tveitereidveien 13, 3766 Sannidal | NOK 4.0K | 5 | NOK -11.0K |
| Bonny Minimarked As | other non-specialised store | Storgata 17/19 Trekanten, 3770 Kragerø | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK -32.0K |
| Jaheka Holding As | other non-specialised store | Dalaneveien 30, 3772 Kragerø | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK -32.0K |
| Vinmonopolet As Butikk Kragerø | alcohol store | Ytre Strandvei 11, 3770 Kragerø | NOK 74.7M | 15 | NOK -1.0M |
Conclusion
The ethnic grocery store industry in Kragerø is small-scale and has been unstable over time. There is only one company in the industry, and there is no clear growth in the number of employees or revenue. This suggests that the industry has not been active in the municipality over time, or that the activity has been very small and unstable. At the same time, the data for the broader services sector in Kragerø show a more stable growth, which may indicate better predictability and opportunities in this sector. Entrepreneurs should consider whether there is a specific need or niche market they wish to address, and how they can differentiate themselves in a market with little activity. SmartGrunder can help entrepreneurs find suitable addresses and locations in Kragerø for this industry.