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The Fish Shop Industry in Midt Telemark: Current Situation and Future Prospects

Published 29.09.2026

An Analytical Overview for Entrepreneurs and Local Decision-Makers

Executive Summary

The fish shop industry in Midt Telemark is a niche market, with no registered companies in this specific sector. However, data about the broader service sector in the municipality indicates potential opportunities for innovation and development. This analysis provides an overview of economic trends, company structure, and future perspectives for entrepreneurs and local decision-makers.

Economic Overview

The broader service sector in Midt Telemark has shown significant growth in recent years, especially after 2020. Sales in the sector increased from NOK 95,0M in 2016 to NOK 575,1M in 2023, with an annual growth rate of 5.2%. Workforce development has been more variable, but has now reached 200 employees in 2023. This shows that the service sector has a stable and growth-oriented structure, which can be an advantage for new players in the surrounding area.

Companies in the Industry

There are no registered fish shops in Midt Telemark according to available data. It is therefore not possible to provide a detailed overview of company structure or organizational forms in this sector. This could be an opportunity for new entrepreneurs who wish to establish themselves in the municipality.

Business Geography

There is no registered activity in the fish shop industry in individual towns in Midt Telemark. This is likely due to the absence of companies in the sector. However, data about the service sector may indicate potential market areas for new fish shops.

Business Dynamics

There are no registered bankruptcies in the fish shop industry in Midt Telemark. The broader service sector has however experienced some bankruptcies, but these have not negatively affected the overall dynamics. This suggests that the service sector in the municipality is relatively stable, which can be an advantage for new players.

Outlook

The future prospects for the fish shop industry in Midt Telemark are positive, especially in light of the growth-oriented service sector. It is possible to assume that a new fish shop could find a place in the municipality, especially if it adapts to local needs and burdens. However, it is important to consider the competition from other store types in the area, such as supermarkets and discount stores.

Parent Outlook

The broader service sector in Midt Telemark has shown significant growth, with an annual increase of 5.2% in sales and stable workforce development. This contrasts with the absence of fish shops in the municipality. However, data about peer companies in the service sector may indicate potential market areas for new fish shops. For example, companies such as Ng Kiwi Vestfold Telemark As and Meny Bø have shown high income and established themselves in the area.

Sales in the parent industry — tjenester — Midt Telemark
Sales in the parent industry — tjenester
Companies in the parent industry — tjenester — Midt Telemark
Companies in the parent industry — tjenester
Employees in the parent industry — tjenester — Midt Telemark
Employees in the parent industry — tjenester

Other companies in tjenester (not in fish store)

CompanyIndustryAddressSalesEmployeesEBITDA
Ng Kiwi Vestfold Telemark As Avd 564 BøsupermarketHellandvegen 15, 3800 Bø I TelemarkNOK 130.8M31NOK 6.6M
Ng Kiwi Vestfold Telemark As Avd 426 GvarvsupermarketGamlegata 56, 3810 GvarvNOK 103.9M21NOK 5.3M
Fimex Asother non-specialised storeHørtevegen 2, 3810 GvarvNOK 27.1M2NOK 3.9M
Meny Bøsupermarket chainStasjonsvegen 28, 3800 Bø I TelemarkNOK 114.3M39NOK 3.3M
Normal Norge As Avd No1084 Bø I Telemark Bøsenteretdiscount storeStasjonsvegen 28, 3800 Bø I TelemarkNOK 19.2M15NOK 2.2M
Coop Sørøst Sa Avd 1192 Coop Prix Gvarvsupermarket chainGvarvgata 41, 3810NOK 37.4M9NOK 1.7M
Extra Bø Avd 4285supermarketFolkestadvegen 1, 3800 Bø I TelemarkNOK 52.4M24NOK 980.0K
Nordagutu Butikkdrift AssupermarketNordagutuvegen 662, 3820NOK 12.9M8NOK 967.0K
Nordagutu Butikkeiendom AssupermarketNordagutuvegen 662A, 3820NOK 646.0K0NOK 539.0K
Bø Asiamat Asethnic grocery storeStasjonsvegen 20, 3800 Bø I TelemarkNOK 5.2M0NOK 491.0K
Bergland Helsekost Asfood/beverages/tobacco storesStasjonsvegen 28, 3800 Bø I TelemarkNOK 04NOK 0
Birte Hindrum Assupermarket chainBøgata 55A, 3800 Bø I TelemarkNOK 020NOK 0
Bø Asiamat As Konkursbofood/beverages/tobacco storesStasjonsvegen 20, 3800 Bø I TelemarkNOK 00NOK 0
Dobe Dagligvare AssupermarketMidtre Borgvin 16, 3801 Bø I TelemarkNOK 07NOK 0
Lien Gård Asfood/beverages/tobacco storesLiagrendvegen 262, 3812 AkkerhaugenNOK 00NOK 0
Lien Gård Asfood/beverages/tobacco storesLiagrendvegen 262, 3812 AkkerhaugenNOK 00NOK 0
Lindheim Torsteinfruit/vegetables storesTinghaugvegen 92, 3810 GvarvNOK 00NOK 0
Rune Digranes Bøen AssupermarketLundevegen 11, 3800 Bø I TelemarkNOK 020NOK 0
Vinmonopolet As Butikk Bøalcohol storeStasjonsvegen 28, 3800 Bø I TelemarkNOK 56.0M8NOK -753.0K

Conclusion

The fish shop industry in Midt Telemark has potential for development, especially in light of the growth-oriented service sector. Entrepreneurs should consider local needs, competition from other store types, and opportunities for innovation. SmartGrunder can help explore addresses and locations in the municipality that are well-positioned for this industry.