Industry · municipality
Health Service Trade in Bjørnafjorden
An analysis of companies, statistics, and opportunities for entrepreneurs and local decision-makers
Executive Summary
Bjørnafjorden has a unique position within the service sector, with a growing industry encompassing both traditional and modern services. Although there are no registered companies in the health service trade category in the municipality, data on the broader service sector indicates potential for development. This analysis provides an overview of economic trends, company structure, geographic distribution, and future opportunities for entrepreneurs in the municipality.
Economic Overview
There is no registered data on annual revenues or number of employees for health service trade in Bjørnafjorden. However, data for the broader service sector (services) in the municipality shows a significant growth in 2020, with an increase of 610% in annual revenues compared to 2019. This may be due to increased demand for services during the pandemic. From 2020 to 2021, revenues increased further by 6.7%, but then decreased by 14.9% in 2025. The number of employees in the service sector has grown from 100 in 2016 to 535 in 2026, with a stable growth of over 7% in recent years.
Companies in the Sector
There are no registered companies in the health service trade category in Bjørnafjorden. However, the broader service sector in the municipality consists of 53 companies, including shops, supermarkets, and other services. The organizational forms of these companies are not detailed in the data, but it is possible that many are small and medium-sized companies. This shows that there is an active service sector in the municipality, even though health service trade is not represented.
Business Geography
There is no available data on the distribution of health service trade in different neighborhoods or areas in Bjørnafjorden. However, it is known that the service sector in the municipality is spread across several areas, including Os, Eikelandsosen, and Lysekloster. This may indicate that there is potential to establish a health service trade in one of these areas, especially if there is a need for specialized services in these areas.
Business Dynamism
There is no registered data on bankruptcies or bankrupt companies in health service trade in Bjørnafjorden. This may indicate that the sector is stable, or that there are no registered companies in the municipality. For the broader service sector, data shows that there has been growth in the number of employees and revenues in recent years, with a significant increase in 2020. This may be an indication that the service sector has been resilient during the pandemic, which could be an advantage for new companies in this sector.
Outlook
For entrepreneurs considering establishing a health service trade in Bjørnafjorden, the data may indicate that there is potential for growth. Even though there are no existing companies in this sector, the broader service sector shows that it is a growing sector with stable growth in the number of employees and revenues. This may indicate that there is a need for specialized services in the municipality, and that it may be possible to establish a health service trade that fills a gap. Entrepreneurs should, however, consider the competition from other services in the municipality, as well as the economic trends that may affect the sector.
Outlook for the Service Sector
The broader service sector in Bjørnafjorden has shown a significant growth in annual revenues and number of employees in recent years. This shows that it is a growing sector with potential for further development. For comparison, data shows that companies in the service sector that are not in health service trade (such as supermarkets, shops, and other services) have higher revenues and number of employees. For example, Ng Kiwi Vest As Avd 859 Moberg has an annual revenue of NOK 112.7 million and 35 employees, while Extra Os has an annual revenue of NOK 112.9 million and 19 employees. This shows that there is a competitive sector with many companies that can be both competitors and potential partners for a new health service trade in the municipality.



Other companies in tjenester (not in health foods store)
| Company | Industry | Address | Sales | Employees | EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ng Kiwi Vest As Avd 859 Moberg | supermarket chain | Storhaugen 2, 5209 Os | NOK 112.7M | 35 | NOK 5.0M |
| Meny Os | supermarket chain | Industrivegen 2, 5210 Os | NOK 104.5M | 51 | NOK 5.0M |
| Extra Os | supermarket chain | Prestegardskogen 2, 5210 Os | NOK 112.9M | 19 | NOK 4.5M |
| Ng Kiwi Vest As Avd 815 Gudridflaten | supermarket chain | Gudridflaten 3, 5210 Os | NOK 87.1M | 23 | NOK 3.9M |
| Ng Kiwi Vest As Avd 885 Haugsneset | supermarket chain | Steinneset 2, 5200 Os | NOK 87.1M | 18 | NOK 3.9M |
| Ng Kiwi Vest As Avd 861 Idrettsvegen | supermarket chain | Idrettsvegen 2, 5210 Os | NOK 76.9M | 22 | NOK 3.4M |
| Venjaneset Mat As | supermarket chain | 0, 5641 Fusa | NOK 41.9M | 22 | NOK 3.3M |
| Nore Neset Mat As | supermarket | Ulvenvegen 373, 5217 Hagavik | NOK 70.6M | 33 | NOK 2.2M |
| Normal Norge As Avd No1201 Os | discount store | Prestegardskogen 2A, 5210 Os | NOK 19.2M | 14 | NOK 2.2M |
| Eikeland/rød Eiendom As | supermarket | 0, 5640 Eikelandsosen | NOK 1.9M | 0 | NOK 1.7M |
| Hope Handel As | supermarket chain | Byvegen 85, 5200 Os | NOK 107.9M | 22 | NOK 1.1M |
| Spar Amfi Os | supermarket chain | Prestegardskogen 2, 5210 Os | NOK 43.0M | 20 | NOK 1.0M |
| Eikelandsosen Mat As | supermarket | Fjordn Senter, 5640 Eikelandsosen | NOK 51.1M | 22 | NOK 858.0K |
| Maimai As | ethnic grocery store | Prestegardskogen 2, 5210 Os | NOK 10.2M | 16 | NOK 848.0K |
| Os Lavpris As | other non-specialised store | c/o Flåten|Prestegardskogen 2B, 5210 Os | NOK 52.0M | 20 | NOK 498.0K |
| Nore Fusa As | supermarket | Holsundvegen 79, 5642 Holmefjord | NOK 9.2M | 8 | NOK 489.0K |
| Brødrene Eikeland As | supermarket | 0, 5640 Eikelandsosen | NOK 34.1M | 14 | NOK 324.0K |
| Vedholmen Landhandel As | supermarket | VEDHOLMEN, 5216 Lepsøy | NOK 23.7M | 5 | NOK 311.0K |
| Naturkost Os As | supermarket | Prestegardskogen 2A, 5210 Os | NOK 5.1M | 5 | NOK 284.0K |
| Revnestranden Handel Sa | supermarket | Sundvorvegen 670, 5647 Baldersheim | NOK 9.7M | 4 | NOK 184.0K |
| Extra Irisgården | supermarket chain | Hamnevegen 48, 5200 Os | NOK 4.2M | 15 | NOK 168.1K |
| Revnestrand Næringsbygg As | supermarket | Baldersheim, 5647 | NOK 16.0K | 0 | NOK 92.0K |
| Kiosk1 As | supermarket | Industrivegen 1, 5210 Os | NOK 7.4M | 6 | NOK 31.0K |
| Bakeri Loic As | supermarket chain | Stegen 2B, 5200 Os | NOK 0 | 9 | NOK 0 |
| Bogavik Samyrkjelag Sa | supermarket | Bogavegen 78, 5642 Holmefjord | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Bolstad Knut | supermarket | Øvre Hålandsdal 797, 5640 Eikelandsosen | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Clas Ohlson As Avd Os | other non-specialised store | Prestegardskogen 2, 5210 Os | NOK 0 | 13 | NOK 0 |
| Coop Prix Øyane | supermarket chain | Røtingavegen 112, 5216 Lepsøy | NOK 0 | 12 | NOK 0 |
| Eivind Hodneland | gourmet food store | Kuventrævegen 25, 5210 Os | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Equal Invest As | other non-specialised store | Røtingavegen 107, 5216 Lepsøy | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Extra Osøyro | supermarket chain | Øyro 59, 5200 Os | NOK 0 | 11 | NOK 0 |
| Hcg Haugland Consulting Group | food/beverages/tobacco stores | Ingjelsbrekko 15, 5208 Os | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Hordalife Ulf Christian Lunde | meat store | v/Ulf Lunde|Kuvenbakken 41, 5200 Os | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Kjøpmann Solheim As | supermarket | Langedalen 3, 5212 Søfteland | NOK 0 | 27 | NOK 0 |
| Malina Os As | supermarket | Øyro 31, 5200 Os | NOK 0 | 5 | NOK 0 |
| Monsatufto Bær Og Gårdsprodukter Skotheim | food/beverages/tobacco stores | Søvikvegen 72, 5215 Lysekloster | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Ng Kiwi Vest As Avd 848 Søvik | supermarket chain | Stokkabakkane 1, 5215 Lysekloster | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Nyta Maten As | supermarket chain | REMA 1000 MOBERG|Kuvågvegen 5, 5209 Os | NOK 0 | 22 | NOK 0 |
| Os Bygg & Fritid Tor Egil Myksvoll | other non-specialised store | Strønevegen 121, 5217 Hagavik | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| P H Haugen Landhandel Innehaver Trygve Haugen | supermarket | Sævareidvegen 673, 5645 | NOK 0 | 2 | NOK 0 |
Conclusion
Bjørnafjorden has a growing service sector with potential for development, even though health service trade is not represented in the municipality. The data shows that there is a stable growth in the number of employees and revenues in the service sector, which can be an advantage for new companies in this sector. Entrepreneurs should consider the opportunities to establish a health service trade in the municipality, especially if there is a need for specialized services. SmartGrunder can help entrepreneurs find suitable addresses and develop strategies to establish themselves in this sector.