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Gourmet Food Store Industry in Øvre Eiker: Current Status and Outlook
An Analysis of Companies, Statistics, and Opportunities in the Gourmet Food Store Sector of Øvre Eiker, Norway
Executive Summary
Øvre Eiker: Gourmet Food Store Industry Overview
Øvre Eiker has a small but active gourmet food store industry. In 2025, there are 4 companies registered in this sector, with a total of 24 employees in 2023, which fell to 10 employees in 2025. Sales have been volatile, with a significant increase from 2020 to 2021 (+323%), but then a decline in 2022 and 2023. In 2025, sales are at NOK 701,5 thousand. The sector shows both potential and challenges, with a mix of stable and highly unstable companies.
Economic Overview
Sales and employees in the gourmet food store sector in Øvre Eiker:
| Year | Sales (NOK) | Employees |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 969,1 thousand | 0 |
| 2021 | 4.1 million | 6 |
| 2022 | 603,0 thousand | 13 |
| 2023 | 714,6 thousand | 24 |
| 2024 | 710,5 thousand | 10 |
| 2025 | 701,5 thousand | 10 |
Sales experienced a sharp increase in 2021, but have since been unstable. The number of employees increased significantly from 2021 to 2023 (+116.7% → +84.6%), but then fell by 58.3% from 2023 to 2024. This shows an industry with both potential and instability.
Companies in the Sector
The following companies are registered in the gourmet food store sector in Øvre Eiker:
- Spekebua Butikkdrift As (Industriveien 28, Hokksund) – AS, 7 employees, sales of NOK 3.4 million in 2021, but no activity in 2022–2023.
- Brentemandler Sesay (Drammensveien 22, Hokksund) – ENK, 0 employees, no activity.
- Mr. Know How (Øvre Sundbakken 9, Hokksund) – AS, 0 employees, no activity.
- Spekebua As (Industriveien 28, Hokksund) – AS, 0 employees, sales of NOK 482,0 thousand in 2020, but a negative result in 2023.
The sector is dominated by Spekebua Butikkdrift As, which has been the most stable actor, although there are signs of financial challenges for other companies.
Business Geography
All activities in the gourmet food store sector in Øvre Eiker are concentrated in Hokksund. Here, 1 company with 7 employees and NOK 3.4 million in sales in 2021 is registered. This shows a strong regional focus, with little variation in the distribution of activities within the municipality.
Business Dynamics
Bankruptcies and financial challenges:
- No companies in the sector are registered as bankrupt in Øvre Eiker.
- Spekebua As has negative equity (NOK -318,0 thousand) and high debt (NOK 699,0 thousand) in 2023, but is still in operation.
- Brentemandler Sesay and Mr. Know How have no activity, which may indicate uncertainty in operations or lack of market share.
This shows an industry with both stable actors and companies with potential financial challenges.
Outlook
Outlook for Entrepreneurs
For entrepreneurs in the gourmet food store sector in Øvre Eiker, it is important to consider the following:
- Market size: The sector is small, with only 4 companies, but there is potential for growth in a region with increasing interest in premium food products.
- Competitiveness: Spekebua Butikkdrift As is a dominant actor, but there is room for new companies that can differentiate themselves through unique products or customer customization.
- Financial stability: It is important to secure good financing, especially since some companies have shown signs of financial challenges.
SmartGrunder can help entrepreneurs find suitable locations and strategies to establish themselves in this sector in Øvre Eiker.
Outlook for the Services Sector
The services sector in Øvre Eiker is much larger than the gourmet food store sector, with 36 companies and 296 employees in 2026. Sales in the services sector have been more stable, with an increase from NOK 500.8 million in 2016 to NOK 817.6 million in 2025. This shows that the services sector has a broader base and more stable development.
Peer companies in the services sector:
| Name | Industry | Sales (NOK) | EBITDA (NOK) | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ng Kiwi Buskerud As Avd 265 Lerberg | Supermarket chain | 142.3 million | 8.4 million | 42 |
| Ivar O Haugen Mat As | Supermarket | 82.7 million | 4.2 million | 16 |
| Matbua As | Supermarket | 67.8 million | 3.7 million | 15 |
The services sector has both larger companies and more stable development, which can provide entrepreneurs in the gourmet food store sector with a reference system for growth and stability.
Other companies in tjenester (not in gourmet food store)
| Company | Industry | Address | Sales | Employees | EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ng Kiwi Buskerud As Avd 265 Lerberg | supermarket chain | Lauvtjernveien 2, 3303 Hokksund | NOK 142.3M | 42 | NOK 8.4M |
| Ivar O Haugen Mat As | supermarket | Semsmoveien 49, 3302 Hokksund | NOK 82.7M | 16 | NOK 4.2M |
| Matbua As | supermarket | Haugsundgata 1, 3303 Hokksund | NOK 67.8M | 15 | NOK 3.7M |
| Spekebua Nett Og Engros As | online grocery store | Industriveien 28, 3300 Hokksund | NOK 34.0M | 11 | NOK 2.9M |
| Ng Kiwi Buskerud As Avd 329 Hokksund | supermarket chain | Vestre Brugata, 3300 Hokksund | NOK 49.1M | 12 | NOK 2.9M |
| Coop Prix Hokksund 1164 | supermarket chain | Haugsundgata 2, 3303 Hokksund | NOK 51.7M | 8 | NOK 2.7M |
| Extra Vestfossen 2748 | supermarket chain | Møllergata 1, 3320 Vestfossen | NOK 46.1M | 15 | NOK 2.5M |
| Jarle Johansen Avd Handel | supermarket | Loesmoveien 53, 3300 Hokksund | NOK 10.1M | 6 | NOK 1.2M |
| Joker Darbu | supermarket | Kongsbergveien 756, 3322 Fiskum | NOK 15.7M | 7 | NOK 530.0K |
| Eurospar Eikersenteret | supermarket chain | Prestebråtan 6, 3300 Hokksund | NOK 89.6M | 36 | NOK 421.0K |
| Eiker Senter Kiosken As | kiosk chain | Prestebråtan 6, 3300 Hokksund | NOK 1.9M | 6 | NOK 350.0K |
| Spar Hokksund | supermarket chain | Strøagata 1B, 3300 Hokksund | NOK 59.9M | 22 | NOK 281.4K |
| Henden Handel As | supermarket chain | REMA 1000 Ormåsen|Steinsoppveien 1, 3320 Vestfossen | NOK 59.2M | 22 | NOK 246.0K |
| Skotselv Dagligvare As | supermarket | Verksveien, 3330 Skotselv | NOK 23.3M | 14 | NOK 225.0K |
| Eiker Helsekost As | food/beverages/tobacco stores | Sunkost Eiker|Prestaker, 3300 Hokksund | NOK 5.0M | 4 | NOK 166.0K |
| Matbua Eiendom As | supermarket | Storg 1, 3303 Hokksund | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 40.0K |
| Al Soltan Mini Marked | supermarket chain | Stasjonsgata 64, 3300 Hokksund | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Eiker Hjort As | supermarket | Holteveien 191, 3330 Skotselv | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Elmers Dag Johannessen Da | other non-specialised store | Dynge 44, 3303 Hokksund | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Extra Hokksund Sentrum Avd 4762 | supermarket chain | Tangengata 2, 3300 Hokksund | NOK 0 | 17 | NOK 0 |
| Gryta Netthandel Berg | other non-specialised store | Stevning 26, 3320 Vestfossen | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Gryta Netthandel Berg | other non-specialised store | Stevning 26, 3320 Vestfossen | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Halsvik Service | supermarket | Fossbergveien 20, 3303 Hokksund | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Lilleås Invest | other non-specialised store | Semsmoveien 173, 3320 Vestfossen | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Normal Norge As Avd No1215 Hokksund Eikersenteret | discount store | Prestebråtan, 3300 Hokksund | NOK 0 | 12 | NOK 0 |
| Seim Nettsalg | discount store | Nedre Lobben 6, 3330 Skotselv | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Stockshop As | other non-specialised store | Stasjonsgata 21, 3300 Hokksund | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Tre Og Tråd, Familien Haugland | other non-specialised store | Leversbyveien 116, 3330 Skotselv | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Tur Mat As | supermarket chain | c/o REMA 1000 Hokksund|Vestre Brugate 2, 3300 | NOK 53.3M | 19 | NOK -24.0K |
| Eiker Markiser As | other non-specialised store | Havnehagan 4, 3322 Fiskum | NOK 2.7M | 1 | NOK -226.0K |
| Vinmonopolet As Butikk Hokksund | alcohol store | Tangengata 2-4, 3300 Hokksund | NOK 37.4M | 11 | NOK -502.0K |
| Andersen & Nilsen Holding As | meat store | Industriveien 28, 3300 Hokksund | NOK 1.1M | 1 | NOK -719.0K |
Conclusion
The gourmet food store sector in Øvre Eiker is small but active, with a focus on Hokksund. There is potential for growth, especially if new companies can differentiate themselves and secure financial stability. The services sector in the municipality is more stable and broader, which can provide entrepreneurs with a reference system for development. SmartGrunder can help find suitable locations and strategies to establish themselves in this sector in Øvre Eiker.