The Fish Storage Industry in Kongsberg: Current Status and Future Prospects

The fish storage industry in Kongsberg is a very small and static sector. There is only one registered company in the municipality, and all economic indicators show zero activity in terms of sales revenue, wage costs, and employees. This underscores that the industry is not significantly present in the municipality. At the same time, data from the broader services sector (which includes fish storage) shows a more dynamic development with increasing sales and employment over time. For entrepreneurs, this may indicate that there is potential in the services sector in general, even though the fish storage industry specifically appears underdeveloped in Kongsberg.

The fish storage industry in Kongsberg has had no activity in all years from 2016 to 2026. Sales revenue and number of employees are zero throughout the entire period. This shows that no business in the industry has been registered as generating revenue or employing personnel. Compared to the broader services sector in the municipality, which has shown a stable increase in both sales and number of employees over time, the fish storage industry appears as a very small and static part of the local economy.

There is only one company registered in the fish storage industry in Kongsberg: Somehow Pedersen (address: Hovdeplassen 81, Kongsberg). The company was founded in 2023 and has the organizational form ENK (sole proprietorship). No employees are registered, and the company has no sales revenue or operating profit. No bankruptcy has been registered for the company. There are no other companies in the industry in the municipality, which underscores the industry's weak presence in Kongsberg.

All registered companies in the fish storage industry in Kongsberg are located in Kongsberg. The only company, Somehow Pedersen, has its address at Hovdeplassen 81. No activity is registered in other city districts or municipalities in the Viken county. This shows that the industry is not geographically widespread within the municipality.

There are no registered bankruptcies in the fish storage industry in Kongsberg during the period 2016–2026. The only registered company, Somehow Pedersen, is not bankrupt. This suggests that the industry has not been affected by economic crises or loss of businesses. At the same time, data shows that the industry has not been active in terms of sales or employees, which may indicate that a sustainable business has not been established in the sector.

For entrepreneurs considering establishing themselves in the fish storage industry in Kongsberg, data shows that no active business has been registered in the industry. The only registered company has no employees, sales, or operating profit. This may indicate that a sustainable market for fish storage has not been established in the municipality. Entrepreneurs should therefore assess whether there is a market for such services in Kongsberg, and whether it is possible to establish a sustainable business in the industry.

The broader services sector in Kongsberg has shown a more dynamic development compared to the fish storage industry. Sales in the services sector have increased by 5.9% from 2024 to 2025, and the number of employees has increased by 3.0% over the same period. This shows that the services sector has been more stable and growing in the municipality. At the same time, data shows that there are more companies in the services sector (48 companies) compared to the fish storage industry (1 company). This underscores that the services sector has greater potential for entrepreneurs than the fish storage industry specifically.

The fish storage industry in Kongsberg is a very small and static sector with no activity in terms of sales, employees, or operating profit. The only registered company has not generated revenue or employed personnel. At the same time, data from the broader services sector shows that there is a more dynamic and growing sector in the municipality. Entrepreneurs should therefore assess whether there is a market for fish storage in Kongsberg, and whether it is possible to establish a sustainable business in the industry. At the same time, the services sector in Kongsberg may be a better marketplace for entrepreneurs seeking to start a business in the municipality.