Hunter Shop in Trondheim: Industry Overview and Outlook

Trondheim has a small, but varied industry for hunter shop, with 5 companies registered in the municipality. The industry has been marked by large variations in sales and number of employees over time, with a sharp decline in 2022 and an increase in 2025. One of the most interesting companies is Langhold As, which had a 100% sales growth in 2025. Although the industry has been unstable, the new company One Norseman Proshop As (founded 2025) shows that there is still interest in the sector in Trondheim.

Sales for hunter shop companies in Trondheim have been marked by large fluctuations over time. The highest sales were recorded in 2017 (NOK 12.5 million), while the lowest sales were recorded in 2022 (NOK 4.5 million). There is a sharp increase in 2025, with sales of NOK 121,000. The number of employees has also been unstable, with a decline from 6 employees in 2016 to 1 employee in 2022. This decline is particularly marked between 2021 and 2022 (-75%).

There are 5 companies registered in Trondheim within the hunter shop sector:

• Delfin Slukfabrikk Da (Hospitalsgata 5, Trondheim) – Company Type: DA, founded 2011, 0 employees.
• Herland Jakt (Langørjan 6B, Bosberg) – Company Type: ENK, founded 2021, 0 employees.
• Langhold As (Bratsbergvegen 411A, Trondheim) – Company Type: AS, founded 2014, 0 employees, but with sales of NOK 121,000 in 2025.
• One Norseman Proshop As (Sverdrups vei 20, Trondheim) – Company Type: AS, founded 2025, 0 employees.
• Smw Krogh (Tanemsmovegen 2M, Tanem) – Company Type: ENK, founded 2010, 0 employees.

Most companies have no employees or sales, but Langhold As has a unique position with a 100% sales growth in 2025.

Hunter shop activity in Trondheim is distributed across several districts and municipalities:

• Trondheim: 3 companies (Delfin Slukfabrikk Da, Langhold As, One Norseman Proshop As)
• Bosberg: 1 company (Herland Jakt)
• Tanem: 1 company (Smw Krogh)

There are no companies registered in Tiller in this sector, although there are several companies in the business supplier sector there.

There are no registered bankruptcies for hunter shop companies in Trondheim. Nevertheless, data shows that several companies have 0 employees and 0 sales, which may indicate that they are in standstill or have ceased operations. The most stable company is Langhold As, which had a 100% sales growth in 2025. This may indicate that there are opportunities for growth in the sector, even though many companies face challenges.

For entrepreneurs considering starting a hunter shop in Trondheim, it is important to be aware of the large variations in sales and number of employees. There are, however, opportunities, as shown by Langhold As and the new company One Norseman Proshop As. It may be profitable to focus on specialized products or services that can stand out in a competitive market. SmartGrunder can help entrepreneurs find suitable locations in Trondheim for this sector.

The business supplier sector in Trondheim has 114 companies, which shows that it is a larger and more stable sector compared to hunter shop. Sales for business supplier companies have been more stable, with a decline of 10.2% from 2016 to 2017, but an increase of 12.1% from 2020 to 2021. There is now, however, a sharp decline of 45.4% from 2024 to 2025. Regarding peer companies in the business supplier sector, there are several companies with higher sales and EBITDA, such as Løplabbet Sentrum (NOK 28.5 million in sales) and Axel Bruun Sport As (NOK 56.5 million in sales). These companies can provide a starting point for entrepreneurs seeking to establish themselves in Trondheim.

The hunter shop industry in Trondheim is small and marked by large variations in sales and number of employees. Although there are challenges, the new company One Norseman Proshop As and the growth of Langhold As show that there is still interest in the sector. Entrepreneurs should be aware of the large variations and consider establishing themselves in a stable location. SmartGrunder can help entrepreneurs find suitable locations in Trondheim for this sector.