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The Meat Shop Industry in Senja: Current Status and Future Prospects
A Detailed Analysis of the Business Sector in the Municipality
Executive Summary
The meat shop industry in Senja is a niche market, with no registered companies in this specific sector within the municipality. However, data from the broader services sector indicates potential for development in the area. This analysis provides an overview of the current status, economic trends, and future prospects for the meat shop industry in Senja.
Economic Overview
There are no registered companies in the meat shop industry in Senja. Economic data for the sector is missing, but the broader services sector shows stable development. From 2016 to 2025, the services sector in the municipality achieved a total sales increase of +14.1%, with a notable rise of +8.9% from 2018 to 2019. Employment development has been more variable, with an average stable level of approximately 375 employees in 2025.
Companies in the Sector
There are no registered companies in the meat shop industry in Senja. This sector is therefore not represented in the municipality's business register. However, 42 companies are registered in the broader services sector, which includes supermarkets, shops, and other retail. Examples of companies in this sector include Extra Olderhamna 2634 and Joker Skaland, although these are not meat shops.
Business Geography
There is no data on the distribution of meat shop activity per town/place in Senja, as there are no registered companies in this sector. The broader services sector, however, has activity in several towns within the municipality, including Finnsnes, Senjahopen, and Gryllefjord.
Business Dynamics
There are no registered bankruptcies in the meat shop industry in Senja. In the broader services sector, however, some companies have experienced negative EBITDA values, such as Vinmonopolet As Butikk Finnsnes (-NOK 502.0K) and Widsten Handleri As (-NOK 20.0K). This indicates that there may be challenges in certain sectors within services, even though there is no data on meat shops.
Outlook
For entrepreneurs considering establishing a meat shop in Senja, the data shows that there are no existing companies in the sector. This can be both an opportunity and a challenge. The opportunity lies in the absence of bankruptcies in the sector and the presence of a stable services sector. Beyond this, it may be beneficial to investigate local markets and business climates, as well as use SmartGrunder to find suitable addresses and develop a competitive business model.
Outlook for the Services Sector
The broader services sector in Senja has shown positive development, with a total sales increase of +14.1% from 2016 to 2025. In this sector, there are 42 companies, while the meat shop industry has 0 companies. Examples of companies in the services sector that are not meat shops include Extra Olderhamna 2634 (NOK 128.2M in sales) and Normal Norge As No 1115 Finnsnes Amfi Finnsnes (NOK 28.8M in sales). This shows that the services sector is more diversified and has a higher level of business activity than the meat shop industry in Senja.
Other companies in tjenester (not in meat store)
| Company | Industry | Address | Sales | Employees | EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extra Olderhamna 2634 | supermarket chain | Sjøgata 42, 9300 Finnsnes | NOK 128.2M | 45 | NOK 7.0M |
| Extra Silsand 1915 | supermarket chain | Fergeveien 3, 9303 Silsand | NOK 85.5M | 28 | NOK 4.7M |
| Normal Norge As No 1115 Finnsnes Amfi Finnsnes | discount store | Storgata 7, 9300 Finnsnes | NOK 28.8M | 16 | NOK 3.2M |
| Ng Kiwi Nord As Avd 156 Finnsnes | supermarket chain | Hans Karolius vei 1, 9300 Finnsnes | NOK 75.3M | 22 | NOK 2.0M |
| Clas Ohlson As Avd Amfi Finnsnes | other non-specialised store | Storgata 7, 9300 Finnsnes | NOK 37.6M | 16 | NOK 1.9M |
| Joker Skaland | supermarket | Bergsfjordveien 1784, 9385 Skaland | NOK 22.0M | 14 | NOK 1.7M |
| Eidet Handel A/s Avd Stongland | supermarket | Skrolsvikveien 7, 9392 Stonglandseidet | NOK 27.0M | 21 | NOK 882.0K |
| Joker Gibostad | supermarket | Gisundveien 21, 9372 Gibostad | NOK 15.0M | 9 | NOK 634.0K |
| Meyer & Co Eiendom As | supermarket | 0, 9373 Botnhamn | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 632.0K |
| To Søstre As | supermarket chain | Fv252, 9386 Senjahopen | NOK 18.7M | 5 | NOK 560.0K |
| Karstein Bertheussen As | supermarket chain | Nerveien, 9380 Gryllefjord | NOK 16.5M | 9 | NOK 550.0K |
| Brødrene Karlsen Handel As | supermarket | Oskarbakken 4B, 9389 Husøy I Senja | NOK 32.7M | 10 | NOK 430.0K |
| Tippekiosken Finnsnes As | supermarket | Ringveien 44, 9300 Finnsnes | NOK 1.5M | 5 | NOK 392.0K |
| Embrace Living Senja As | supermarket | Vardnesveien 3, 9372 Gibostad | NOK 495.0K | 0 | NOK 129.0K |
| Bjørn Åge Bergland As | supermarket | Nordborgveien 3, 9300 Finnsnes | NOK 76.2M | 25 | NOK 101.0K |
| Finnfjordbotn Storkiosk As | supermarket | Skogenveien 170, 9300 Finnsnes | NOK 7.5M | 23 | NOK 74.0K |
| Ans Frukt Og Grønt | fruit/vegetables stores | Ringveien 24, 9300 Finnsnes | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Asia 100 Troms Arkan Ghanim Jarad Al Sarayefi | supermarket | Storgata 21, 9300 Finnsnes | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Eurospar Finnsnes | supermarket chain | REFA Brygge|Strandveien 68, 9300 Finnsnes | NOK 0 | 43 | NOK 0 |
| Flatvold Gård Kildahl Jacobsen | fruit/vegetables stores | Sultindvikveien 1137, 9302 Rossfjordstraumen | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Hurtig Handel As | supermarket chain | Vangsvikveien 275, 9304 | NOK 0 | 5 | NOK 0 |
| Idar Olsen Landhandel As | supermarket | Flakstadveien 1044, 9393 Flakstadvåg | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Isabel Richardsen As | supermarket chain | Meierigata 2, 9300 Finnsnes | NOK 0 | 14 | NOK 0 |
| Lysnes Handel As | supermarket chain | Vangsveien 131, 9372 Gibostad | NOK 0 | 5 | NOK 0 |
| Rossfjord Handel As | supermarket chain | Sultindvikveien 1, 9302 Rossfjordstraumen | NOK 0 | 7 | NOK 0 |
| Scandic Runes Grodoboeva | other non-specialised store | Sjøbu 1, 9300 Finnsnes | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Segla Handel As | supermarket | Øyfjordveien 29, 9388 Fjordgard | NOK 0 | 5 | NOK 0 |
| Senja Dagligvarer As | supermarket | Storgata 31, 9300 Finnsnes | NOK 0 | 5 | NOK 0 |
| Sidsel Helene Olsen | supermarket | Øvergårdan 8, 9393 Flakstadvåg | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Sifjord Handel As | supermarket | Sifjordveien 98, 9395 Kaldfarnes | NOK 0 | 4 | NOK 0 |
| Solem Business | other non-specialised store | Trollvikveien 340, 9307 Finnsnes | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Søttar's Helsekost As Avd Finnsnes | food/beverages/tobacco stores | Storgata 7, 9300 Finnsnes | NOK 6.5M | 8 | NOK 0 |
| Torsken Handel As | supermarket chain | Værnesveien 159, 9381 Torsken | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Torsken Kolonial Da | supermarket | Værnesveien 159, 9381 Torsken | NOK 0 | 5 | NOK 0 |
| Vita 3001 Finnsnes | discount store | Amfi Senter|Storgata 7, 9300 Finnsnes | NOK 0 | 8 | NOK 0 |
| Widsten Handleri As | supermarket | Spiraveien 49, 9380 Gryllefjord | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK -20.0K |
| Be Senja As | other non-specialised store | Rubbestadveien 211, 9304 Vangsvik | NOK 128.0K | 0 | NOK -81.0K |
| Rf G2 25 As | supermarket chain | c/o REMA 1000 Meierigata|Meierigata 2, 9300 Finnsnes | NOK 53.0M | 0 | NOK -127.0K |
| Larsen Dagligvare As | supermarket | Øyfjordveien 29, 9388 Fjordgard | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK -149.0K |
| Vinmonopolet As Butikk Finnsnes | alcohol store | Meierigata 2, 9300 Finnsnes | NOK 37.4M | 8 | NOK -502.0K |
Conclusion
The meat shop industry in Senja is a niche market, with no registered companies. The broader services sector, however, shows stable and positive development, which may indicate potential opportunities for entrepreneurs. It is important to assess local market conditions and use tools such as SmartGrunder to find suitable addresses and develop a business plan that aligns with the municipality's economic and social context.