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Sjøløypa in Harstad: Analysis of Health Food Stores and Development Trends
A detailed analysis of the health food industry in Harstad, focusing on companies, statistics, and outlooks for potential players and local decision-makers in the Harstad municipality in Troms and Finnmark.
Executive Summary
In Harstad, there are no registered companies in the health food store industry according to available data. However, the broader services group has 53 companies in the municipality, indicating relatively high activity within services. This may suggest potential opportunities for new players in the health food industry, especially if there is a need for specialized food stores in the area. It is important to note that data on health food stores is limited, and a closer analysis of market needs and competitive landscape may be necessary before an investment.
Short summary:
- No companies in the health food industry in Harstad.
- The services group has rising sales in 2020 and 2024, but fluctuations in employees.
- Potential opportunities for new players in a growing services sector.
Economic Overview
There is no available data to provide a detailed economic overview of health food stores in Harstad. However, the broader services group shows a sales increase of +16.2% from 2023 to 2024, indicating growth in the sector. Employees in services show a rise of +3.7% from 2025 to 2026, but there have been fluctuations over time, with a decline of -15.7% from 2022 to 2023.
The services group has a greater stabilization in sales after 2023, which may indicate growth in services including health food stores. This can be a positive indicator for new players in the sector, even though there is no direct data on health food stores.
Companies in the Industry
There are no registered companies in the health food store industry in Harstad according to available data. However, there are related companies in the broader services group that may be of interest to potential players. Examples include:
- Helsekost Harstad As (food/drinks/tobacco stores)
- Harstad Helsekost As (food/drinks/tobacco stores)
These companies are not directly in the health food industry, but they can provide insight into the competitive landscape and potential customers in the area. It is important to note that these companies do not have available sales or employee figures in the data.
Business Geography
There is no available data to provide a detailed distribution of health food stores across different neighborhoods or locations in Harstad. However, the broader services group has companies spread across multiple locations in the municipality, which may indicate greater activity in services overall. This can be an indication that there are potential market areas for health food stores in Harstad, even though there is no data for specific locations.
Business Dynamics
There is no available data on bankruptcy or bankruptcy dynamics for health food stores in Harstad. However, the broader services group has fluctuations in employees and sales over time, which may indicate greater dynamics in the sector. This can be an important factor for potential players, who must assess risk factors and stability in the sector before an investment.
Outlook
For potential players in the health food industry in Harstad, there may be potential opportunities in a growing services sector. The broader group's sales increase from 2023 to 2024 and increase in employees from 2025 to 2026 can be a positive indicator for new players. However, there is no data on health food stores directly, meaning that a closer analysis of market needs and competitive landscape may be necessary before an investment.
Recommendation:
- Analyze market needs in Harstad for health food stores.
- Assess the competitive landscape in the broader services group.
- Contact SmartGrunder to explore potential addresses and locations in the municipality.
Outlook for the Services Group
The broader services group in Harstad has greater activity than the health food industry, with 53 companies and rising sales in 2020 and 2024. This can be a positive indicator for new players in the health food industry, who can reach a growing services sector. However, there are fluctuations in employees and sales over time, which can be an important factor for potential players.
Examples of companies in the services group (not health food):
| Name | Address | Sales (NOK) | EBITDA (NOK) | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eurospar Seljestad | Margrethe Jørgensens vei 15, 9406 Harstad | 1535.0M | 63.8M | 53 |
| Obs Harstad Stormarked 2375 | Verkstedveien 7, 9406 Harstad | 261.1M | 14.3M | 82 |
| Extra Seljestad 1957 | Seljestadveien 59, 9406 Harstad | 66.5M | 3.7M | 23 |
Conclusion:
- The services group has greater activity and rising sales in certain years.
- The health food industry has no companies, but potential opportunities in a growing services sector.



Other companies in tjenester (not in health foods store)
| Company | Industry | Address | Sales | Employees | EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eurospar Seljestad | supermarket chain | Margrethe Jørgensens vei 15, 9406 Harstad | NOK 1535.0M | 53 | NOK 63.8M |
| Obs Harstad Stormarked 2375 | supermarket | Verkstedveien 7, 9406 Harstad | NOK 261.1M | 82 | NOK 14.3M |
| Extra Seljestad 1957 | supermarket chain | Seljestadveien 59, 9406 Harstad | NOK 66.5M | 23 | NOK 3.7M |
| Extra Fjordgata 2481 | supermarket chain | Fjordgata 5, 9405 Harstad | NOK 42.7M | 17 | NOK 2.3M |
| Normal Norge As Avd No1095 Harstad Amfi Kanebogen | discount store | Skilleveien 5, 9411 Harstad | NOK 19.2M | 18 | NOK 2.2M |
| Normal Norge As Avd No1139 Harstad Alti | discount store | Fjordgata 1, 9405 Harstad | NOK 19.2M | 11 | NOK 2.2M |
| Ng Kiwi Nord As Avd 160 Gangsås | supermarket chain | Rødbergveien 24, 9409 Harstad | NOK 75.3M | 20 | NOK 2.0M |
| Clas Ohlson As Avd Amfi Kanebogen | other non-specialised store | Amfi Kanebogen|Skilleveien 5, 9411 Harstad | NOK 37.6M | 17 | NOK 1.9M |
| Jtp Drift As | kiosk chain | Samagata 30, 9403 Harstad | NOK 6.9M | 5 | NOK 1.3M |
| Fredrik & Louisa As Avd Harstad | discount store | Skilleveien 5, 9411 Harstad | NOK 17.1M | 10 | NOK 738.3K |
| Bjarkøy Handel As | supermarket | 0, 9426 Bjarkøy | NOK 14.5M | 7 | NOK 707.0K |
| Helsekost Harstad As | food/beverages/tobacco stores | Sunkost Kanebogen|Skilleveien 5, 9411 Harstad | NOK 5.4M | 9 | NOK 590.0K |
| Ma Jo As | supermarket chain | Seljestadveien 11, 9406 Harstad | NOK 11.5M | 9 | NOK 509.0K |
| Havnegata Lavpris As | supermarket | Havnegata 4, 9404 Harstad | NOK 26.1M | 13 | NOK 497.0K |
| Lundenes Nær As | supermarket | Heggen alle 16, 9406 Harstad | NOK 7.5M | 0 | NOK 161.0K |
| Breivika Dagligvarer As | supermarket | Ruggevikveien 17B, 9415 Harstad | NOK 12.2M | 11 | NOK 91.0K |
| Aron Olsen Innehaver Jostein Nygård | supermarket | Grøtabakken 2, 9423 Grøtavær | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Asiatisk Matsenter As | ethnic grocery store | Skilleveien 5, 9411 Harstad | NOK 0 | 13 | NOK 0 |
| Børges Kiosk & Utleie Børge Jacobsen | supermarket | Samagata 30, 9403 Harstad | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Christensen Computer Technologies | other non-specialised store | Aunveien 243, 9402 Harstad | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Cibo Markussen Ernæringsrådgivning | food/beverages/tobacco stores | Store-Fauskevåg 29, 9419 Sørvik | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Dv Harstad As | supermarket | Rikard Kaarbøs plass 1, 9405 Harstad | NOK 0 | 6 | NOK 0 |
| Extra Sama Avd 4211 | supermarket chain | Flåtenveien 2, 9404 Harstad | NOK 0 | 18 | NOK 0 |
| Grytøy Handel As | supermarket chain | Grytøyveien 310, 9420 Lundenes | NOK 0 | 11 | NOK 0 |
| Harstad Helsekost As | food/beverages/tobacco stores | Fjordgata 1, 9405 Harstad | NOK 0 | 6 | NOK 0 |
| Henningsen Velværecoach | food/beverages/tobacco stores | Urtebakken 10, 9404 Harstad | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Henningsen Velværecoach | gourmet food store | Urtebakken 10, 9404 Harstad | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Jostein Kajander As | supermarket chain | c/o REMA 1000 BERGSENG|Bergsveien 6, 9403 Harstad | NOK 0 | 22 | NOK 0 |
| Kamil's As | ethnic grocery store | Rikard Kaarbøs gate 19, 9405 Harstad | NOK 0 | 2 | NOK 0 |
| Kioskdrift Therese Nilsen | supermarket chain | St Olavs gate 70, 9406 Harstad | NOK 0 | 4 | NOK 0 |
| Krambua Robin Bendiksen | supermarket | Hamneveien 2, 9426 Bjarkøy | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Lundenes Nær As Tvangsavviklingsbo | supermarket | Heggen alle 16, 9406 Harstad | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Narvesen Butikken 600 | kiosk chain | St Olavs gate 70, 9406 Harstad | NOK 0 | 7 | NOK 0 |
| Ng Kiwi Nord As Avd 168 Medkila | supermarket | Strandåkeren 15, 9414 Harstad | NOK 0 | 25 | NOK 0 |
| Nyheim Gård, C.k Aronsen | fruit/vegetables stores | Andslettveien 43, 9415 Harstad | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Nyheim Gård, C.k Aronsen | fruit/vegetables stores | Andslettveien 43, 9415 Harstad | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Obs Bygg Harstad 3609 | supermarket | Margrethe Jørgensens vei 19, 9406 Harstad | NOK 0 | 5 | NOK 0 |
| Omar Matbutikk Harstad As | food/beverages/tobacco stores | Strandgata 26A, 9405 Harstad | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Omar Matbutikk Harstad As | food/beverages/tobacco stores | Strandgata 26A, 9405 Harstad | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Pettersenservice Erlend Pettersen | gourmet food store | Kilhusveien 58, 9402 Harstad | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
Conclusion
In Harstad, there are no registered companies in the health food store industry, but the broader services group has greater activity and rising sales in certain years. This can be a positive indicator for new players in the health food industry, who can reach a growing services sector. However, there are fluctuations in employees and sales over time, which can be an important factor for potential players.
Recommendation:
- Analyze market needs in Harstad for health food stores.
- Assess the competitive landscape in the broader services group.
- Contact SmartGrunder to explore potential addresses and locations in the municipality.