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Hunter Shop in Bjørnafjorden: Industry Overview and Outlook
Economic analysis, companies, and opportunities for entrepreneurs in the municipality
Executive Summary
In Bjørnafjorden, there are no registered companies in the hunting shop industry, according to available data. The broader business supplier group, which includes hunting shop and other subcategories, however shows significant growth in both sales and number of employees since 2020. This suggests that there may be potential for new players in the area, especially if there is a market for hunting equipment and accessories in the municipality. SmartGrunder can help entrepreneurs find suitable addresses and assess business opportunities in Bjørnafjorden.
Economic Overview
There is no available data for sales and number of employees in the hunting shop industry in Bjørnafjorden, as there are no registered companies in this subcategory. The broader business supplier group, which includes sports equipment stores, boat equipment stores, and other suppliers, however shows significant growth:
- Sales: Increasing from NOK 6.9 million in 2016 to NOK 10.17 billion in 2025 (an increase of +147,000% from 2019 to 2020).
- Number of employees: Increased from 0 in 2016 to 232 in 2026, with a significant rise from 2020 to 2021 (+1.9%).
This shows that the broader group's economic activity has been stable and growing, even though hunting shop as a single industry is not represented in the data.
Companies in the Industry
There are no registered companies in the hunting shop industry in Bjørnafjorden according to available data. The broader business supplier group, however, has 16 companies, including:
- Outlet Group Hovedkontor (sports equipment store, NOK 100.99 million in sales, 162 employees)
- Falk Sport As (sports equipment store, NOK 26.2 million in sales, 23 employees)
- Motor Drange A/s (boat equipment store, NOK 12.2 million in sales, 6 employees)
These companies operate in subcategories such as sports equipment stores and boat equipment stores, but not in hunting shops. It is therefore possible that there is no market for hunting equipment in the municipality, or that such companies are not registered in the data.
Business Geography
There is no available data on the geographic distribution of hunting shop companies in Bjørnafjorden. The broader business supplier group, however, has companies distributed across several cities in the municipality, such as:
- Hagavik (Outlet Group Hovedkontor, Falk Sport As)
- Lysekloster (Motor Drange A/s)
- Lepsøy (Embla Yachts As, Marinesalg As)
This suggests that there may be potential to establish a hunting shop in these areas, especially if there is a market for hunting equipment and accessories.
Business Dynamism
There is no available data on bankruptcies or bankrupt companies in the hunting shop industry in Bjørnafjorden. The broader business supplier group, however, has companies with varying financial health, such as:
- Outlet Group Hovedkontor: NOK 31.3 million in EBITDA (largest in the group)
- Falk Sport As: NOK 1.5 million in EBITDA
- Altibåt As: NOK 0 in EBITDA and NOK 0 in sales
This shows that there may be both successful and weak companies in the group, which could be a challenge for new players in the area.
Outlook
Outlook for Entrepreneurs
There are no registered companies in the hunting shop industry in Bjørnafjorden, which could be an opportunity for entrepreneurs looking to establish themselves in the municipality. The broader business supplier group, however, shows significant growth, suggesting that there may be a market demand for suppliers of equipment and accessories in the area. Entrepreneurs should therefore assess whether there is a market for hunting equipment and accessories in the municipality, and how they can differentiate themselves from existing companies in the business supplier group.
Outlook for the Broader Business Supplier Group
The broader business supplier group in Bjørnafjorden has shown strong growth in both sales and number of employees since 2020. This suggests that there may be potential for new companies in this group's subcategories, even though hunting shop is not represented in the data. Current companies in the group include:
| Name | Industry | Sales (NOK) | Employees | EBITDA (NOK) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outlet Group Hovedkontor | Sports Equipment Store | 1,009.9M | 162 | 31.3M |
| Falk Sport As | Sports Equipment Store | 26.2M | 23 | 1.5M |
| Motor Drange A/s | Boat Equipment Store | 12.2M | 6 | 0.412M |
These companies have varying financial health, which could be a challenge for new players in the area.



Other companies in forretningsleverandør (not in hunter shop)
| Company | Industry | Address | Sales | Employees | EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outlet Group Hovedkontor | sport equipment store | Ulvenvegen 344, 5217 Hagavik | NOK 1009.9M | 162 | NOK 31.3M |
| Falk Sport As | sport equipment store | C/O Erik Rosendahl|Skeismyra 70, 5217 Hagavik | NOK 26.2M | 23 | NOK 1.5M |
| Motor Drange A/s | boat equipment store | Drangsneset 29, 5215 Lysekloster | NOK 12.2M | 6 | NOK 412.0K |
| Altibåt As | boat equipment store | Torsvikvegen 40, 5217 Hagavik | NOK 0 | 2 | NOK 0 |
| Embla Yachts As | boat equipment store | Røtingavegen 460A, 5216 Lepsøy | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Lame Industries Da | sport equipment store | Vågshaugen 44, 5209 Os | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Marinesalg As | boat equipment store | Røtingavegen 4, 5216 Lepsøy | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Marinesalg As | boat equipment store | Røtingavegen 4, 5216 Lepsøy | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Nordtveitgruppen Holding As | sport equipment store | Sundvorvegen 816, 5647 Baldersheim | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Ole Vegar F. Pedersen | sport equipment store | Vinnesvegen 499, 5641 Fusa | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Sport Outlet As | sport equipment store | Ulvenvegen 344, 5217 Hagavik | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Sport Outlet Hagavik | sport equipment store | Ulvenvegen 344, 5217 Hagavik | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Sport Outlet Os | sport equipment store | c/o Amfisenteret Flåten|Prestegardskogen 2B, 5210 Os | NOK 0 | 13 | NOK 0 |
| Sykkelkomponenter As | bicycle store | Sundvorvegen 816, 5647 Baldersheim | NOK 0 | 34 | NOK 0 |
| Tøsdal Holding As | boat equipment store | Røtingavegen 468A, 5216 Lepsøy | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Vetlaberget Holding As | boat equipment store | Røtingavegen 4, 5216 Lepsøy | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
Conclusion
There are no registered companies in the hunting shop industry in Bjørnafjorden, which could be an opportunity for entrepreneurs looking to establish themselves in the municipality. The broader business supplier group, however, shows significant growth, suggesting that there may be a market demand for suppliers of equipment and accessories in the area. Entrepreneurs should therefore assess whether there is a market for hunting equipment and accessories in the municipality, and how they can differentiate themselves from existing companies in the business supplier group. SmartGrunder can help entrepreneurs find suitable addresses and assess business opportunities in Bjørnafjorden.