Industry · municipality
The Fishmonger Industry in Vennesla: Current Status and Future Prospects
A Detailed Analysis of Economic Trends, Company Structure, and Opportunities for Entrepreneurs
Executive Summary
The fishmonger industry in Vennesla is a small, specialized sector with unique challenges and opportunities. Today, there are no registered fishmonger shops in the municipality, which shows that the industry is not strongly present here. Nevertheless, there may be potential for new players, especially in light of the broader service sector in Vennesla, which has shown gradual growth in recent years. This article series provides a detailed overview of the industry, with a focus on company structure, economic trends, and future perspectives.
Economic Overview
There is no available data on annual sales or employee changes for the fishmonger industry in Vennesla. This makes it difficult to provide a detailed economic overview of the sector. However, we can look at the broader service sector (services) in the municipality, which has shown gradual growth in the number of employees in recent years. From 2016 to 2025, the services sector in Vennesla increased by 9.0% in the number of employees, from 241 to 223 employees. Sales in the services sector have also shown variations, with an increase of 2.0% from 2024 to 2025, from NOK 462.7 million to NOK 471.9 million.
Companies in the Industry
There are no registered companies in the fishmonger industry in Vennesla according to available data. This indicates that the industry is not present in the municipality. There is also no organizational data (such as company forms) available for the sector. This may be due to the industry being very small or not registered in the relevant databases.
Business Geography
There is no available data on the distribution of fishmonger activities among different neighborhoods or locations in Vennesla. This makes it difficult to provide a detailed geographical overview of the industry. To gain a better understanding of where activity may be, further investigations or mapping of the local market should be conducted.
Business Dynamics
There is no available data on bankruptcy statistics or bankrupt companies in the fishmonger industry in Vennesla. This makes it difficult to assess the dynamics of the sector. However, it is worth noting that the broader service sector in the municipality has shown a certain degree of stability, even though there have been some bankruptcies. This may indicate that the services sector generally has a better degree of resilience than the fishmonger industry.
Outlook
For entrepreneurs considering starting a fishmonger shop in Vennesla, there may be both challenges and opportunities. The current absence of such companies in the municipality suggests that there is room for new players. However, one must be aware of the bankruptcy risk and the broader market dynamics. It may be beneficial to analyze competitors in the broader service sector to gain insight into local conditions and customer behavior.
Outlook for the Services Sector
The broader service sector (services) in Vennesla has shown gradual growth in the number of employees and sales in recent years. From 2016 to 2025, the number of employees in the services sector increased by 9.0%, from 241 to 223 employees. Sales have also shown growth of 2.0% from 2024 to 2025, from NOK 462.7 million to NOK 471.9 million. This shows that the services sector has a better degree of stability than the fishmonger industry. However, there may be opportunities to leverage this growth by establishing a fishmonger shop that offers unique products or services.



Other companies in tjenester (not in fish store)
| Company | Industry | Address | Sales | Employees | EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extra Vennesla Avd 013 | supermarket chain | Sentrumsvegen 72, 4700 Vennesla | NOK 93.8M | 32 | NOK 4.9M |
| Ng Kiwi Agder As Avd 730 Vennesla | supermarket | Sentrumsvegen 30B, 4700 Vennesla | NOK 61.3M | 17 | NOK 3.1M |
| Torsbyvegen 5 As | supermarket | Heiseldalsvegen 8, 4706 Vennesla | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 1.9M |
| Normal Norge As Avd No1124 Vennesla Atrium | discount store | Sentrumsvegen 63, 4700 Vennesla | NOK 14.4M | 13 | NOK 1.6M |
| Bruvegen As | supermarket chain | Bruveien 7, 4706 Vennesla | NOK 34.4M | 20 | NOK 1.4M |
| Leifs Mat As | supermarket chain | Venneslavegen 298, 4707 | NOK 22.6M | 15 | NOK 1.1M |
| Hanol Vennesla As | supermarket | Setesdalsvegen 767, 4715 Øvrebø | NOK 12.9M | 10 | NOK 1.0M |
| Prix Moseidmoen Avd 017 | supermarket | Drivenesvegen 31, 4706 Vennesla | NOK 15.6M | 7 | NOK 820.4K |
| Terje Vik Schei As | supermarket chain | Lundevegen 47B, 4708 Vennesla | NOK 64.7M | 13 | NOK 320.0K |
| Vennesla Netthandel As | other non-specialised store | Revia 13, 4700 Vennesla | NOK 1.3M | 0 | NOK 148.0K |
| Makeitup As | supermarket | Egelandsaa 9, 4707 Vennesla | NOK 564.0K | 2 | NOK 68.0K |
| Extra Vikeland Avd 056 | supermarket chain | Lundevegen, 4700 Vennesla | NOK 0 | 13 | NOK 0 |
| Gavehimmelen.no Glenn Byberg | other non-specialised store | Oterstien 18, 4707 Vennesla | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Gledefabrikken As | other non-specialised store | Lindehei 11, 4706 Vennesla | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Hægeland Mat As | supermarket chain | Setesdalsvegen 882, 4720 Hægeland | NOK 0 | 14 | NOK 0 |
| Import & Eksport Tormod Andersen | other non-specialised store | Golivegen 42, 4708 Vennesla | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Jacobsen Mk | discount store | c/o Caroline Jacobsen|Setesdalsvegen 855, 4720 Hægeland | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Jacobsen Mk | discount store | c/o Caroline Jacobsen|Setesdalsvegen 855, 4720 Hægeland | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Jonassen Vegan | other non-specialised store | Bakhei 15, 4708 Vennesla | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Leifs Mat As | supermarket chain | Venneslavegen 298, 4707 | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Libli As | kiosk chain | Sentrumsvegen 53, 4700 Vennesla | NOK 0 | 4 | NOK 0 |
| Ng Spar Sør As Avd Spar Øvrebø | supermarket chain | Drivenesvegen 203, 4715 Øvrebø | NOK 0 | 30 | NOK 0 |
| Onetab As | supermarket | Vormbrokka 14, 4715 Øvrebø | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Onetab As | supermarket chain | Vormbrokka 14, 4715 Øvrebø | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Rudi Messeprodukter | other non-specialised store | Bjellandsvegen 56, 4720 Hægeland | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Semyang As | supermarket | Torsbyvegen 5, 4700 Vennesla | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Tine Marie Rekve Stein As | supermarket chain | REMA 1000 HUSMORGÅRDEN|Auravegen 4, 4700 Vennesla | NOK 0 | 14 | NOK 0 |
| Tuva Gave & Interiør Frøydis Grundetjern | other non-specialised store | Nesvegen 13, 4700 Vennesla | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Wiblemo Herrera Naturelife.no Netthandel | food/beverages/tobacco stores | Nomelandsvegen 9, 4715 Øvrebø | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Øvrebø Mat Ans Oddbjørg Og Harald Fredriksen | supermarket | Skarpengland, 4715 Øvrebø | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Kvarstein Kolonial As | supermarket | Venneslavegen 171, 4708 | NOK 12.7M | 11 | NOK -83.0K |
| Vinmonopolet As Butikk Vennesla | alcohol store | Venneslamoen 23, 4700 | NOK 37.4M | 7 | NOK -502.0K |
| Trekanten Mat As | supermarket chain | Revia 3C, 4700 Vennesla | NOK 74.5M | 33 | NOK -2.5M |
Conclusion
The fishmonger industry in Vennesla has a unique position as a small, specialized sector with potential for growth. Although there are no registered companies in the industry today, there may be opportunities for new players who wish to establish themselves in the municipality. It is important to analyze the broader service sector to gain insight into local conditions and customer behavior. SmartGrunder can help entrepreneurs find suitable addresses and locations in Vennesla to start a fishmonger shop, with a focus on natural conditions and market prospects.