The Fish Storage Industry in Lillestrøm: Current Situation and Future Outlook

The fish storage industry in Lillestrøm has a complex history with both strong growth and challenges. In 2026, there are 5 companies registered in the industry, but one of them, Noe Fishy AS, is bankrupt. This shows that the industry has both potential and risk. The most active companies are Fiskebilen Havsmat AS and Exclusivegentz Invest AS, which operate in Skjetten. The industry has experienced large variations in sales and number of employees over time, with a significant decline in 2019 and an increase in 2026. This may indicate a dynamic market development with possible fluctuations.

Sales in the fish storage industry in Lillestrøm have shown large variations over time. According to branch_sales_yoy, sales have gone from 4.1 million NOK in 2016 to 4.8 million NOK in 2025, with a significant decline in 2019 (0 NOK) and an increase in 2023 (3.6 million NOK). The number of employees has been even more volatile, with a decline from 11 employees in 2016 to 0 employees in 2019, and an increase to 20 employees in 2026. This shows that the industry has experienced both crises and revival over time.

In Lillestrøm, there are 5 companies registered in the fish storage industry. The most important companies are:

• Fiskebilen Havsmat AS (Hellaveien 22A, Skjetten): AS entity, 19 employees, sales of 17.4 million NOK in 2026.
• Exclusivegentz Invest AS (Hellaveien 22A, Skjetten): AS entity, 3 employees, sales of 2.8 million NOK in 2026.
• Noe Fishy AS (Villvinveien 1A, Kjeller): AS entity, 0 employees, bankrupt.
• Noe Fishy AS Konkursbo (Villvinveien 1A, Kjeller): KBO entity, 0 employees, bankrupt.
• Opp Av Sjøen AS (Lønneveien 126, Skedsmokorset): AS entity, 0 employees, active.

Most companies are AS entities, and there is a clear dominance of companies in Skjetten.

Fish storage activity in Lillestrøm is most concentrated in Skjetten, where 2 companies are registered with 22 employees and sales of 20.2 million NOK. There is also activity in Kjeller and Skedsmokorset, but these have lower numbers of employees and sales. Skjetten has a higher average gross profit margin (54%) compared to Kjeller, which has a negative operating profit.

The industry has experienced a bankruptcy in 2026, namely Noe Fishy AS in Kjeller. This company had 0 employees and 0 sales in 2026. The bankruptcy shows that the industry can be vulnerable to economic challenges, especially for companies with a low number of employees and low sales. However, there is only one bankruptcy registration, which indicates that most companies in the industry have managed to survive.

For entrepreneurs considering starting a fish storage business in Lillestrøm, the data show that the industry has both potential and challenges. There is growth in the number of employees (from 2 in 2024 to 20 in 2026) and stabilization in sales (from 3.5 million NOK in 2024 to 4.8 million NOK in 2025). This may indicate a revival of the industry. Entrepreneurs should, however, be aware of the bankruptcy risk and competition from established companies such as Fiskebilen Havsmat AS. It may be advantageous to establish themselves in Skjetten, where there is the most activity.

Compared to the broader services industry (industry2) in Lillestrøm, which has 201 companies, the fish storage industry is relatively small. The services industry has higher sales (30.2 billion NOK in 2025) and stable growth (3.6% in 2025). Peer companies in the services industry include large supermarkets such as Coop Øst, Meny, and Ng Kiwi, which have higher sales and more employees. The fish storage industry, however, has a more specialized role but must compete with larger companies in the services industry.

The fish storage industry in Lillestrøm has both opportunities and challenges. With growth in the number of employees and stabilization of sales, the industry can be attractive for entrepreneurs. However, bankruptcy risk and competition from established companies are challenges. It is important to consider the location, especially in Skjetten, and to utilize local conditions. SmartGrunder can help entrepreneurs find optimal addresses in Lillestrøm for fish storage businesses.