Chinese/glassware store industry in Sandnes: An analysis of companies, statistics, and outlooks

Chinese/glassware stores in Sandnes form a stable but variable industry with 15 registered companies. The sector has shown both strength and challenges over time, with a high average gross profit margin of 1333%, but also variations in operating results and labor costs. The most significant companies are Kitch'n Administrasjon and Tilbords Administrasjon, which combine high sales with relatively stable operating results. At the same time, some companies, such as Rh Mæland Steintøykjelleren As, show negative operating results and lower labor costs. The sector is spread across Sandnes and Figgjo, with a clear focus on Sandnes as the main area. For entrepreneurs, this could be an opportunity, especially in areas with high purchasing power and existing infrastructure.

Over time, the Chinese/glassware store industry in Sandnes has shown dynamic development. Sales increased by 12.2% from 2016 to 2017, reached a peak of 203.2 million NOK in 2021, before decreasing by 46.2% in 2022. In 2025, sales had reached 140 million NOK, showing a gradual increase after a period of decline. The number of employees has followed a similar trend, rising from 142 to 206 in 2021 before decreasing to 107 in 2025. This shows that the sector has been affected by economic variations but has shown gradual adaptation and stabilization in recent years.

In Sandnes, there are 15 companies registered in the Chinese/glassware store industry. The most significant companies include:

• Kitch'n Administrasjon (Luramyrveien 59, Sandnes): 51 employees, 86 million NOK in operating income, 84.6 million NOK in sales.
• Tilbords Administrasjon (Haakon 7.s gate 11, Sandnes): 9 employees, 35.7 million NOK in operating income, 35.2 million NOK in sales.
• Rh Mæland Steintøykjelleren As (Figgjov 55, Figgjo): 10 employees, 4.5 million NOK in operating income, 4.4 million NOK in sales.

Most companies are organized as AS (limited liability company), which is common for businesses in Norway. There is also a mix of companies of different sizes and operating results, showing a diversified industry structure.

The Chinese/glassware store industry in Sandnes is spread across two main areas: Sandnes and Figgjo. In Sandnes, there are 9 registered companies with a total of 103 employees, while Figgjo has one company with 10 employees. Sandnes has higher sales (183.3 million NOK) compared to Figgjo (4.4 million NOK). The operating result in Sandnes is also higher (8.1 million NOK) than in Figgjo (-0.518 million NOK). This shows that Sandnes is the dominant area for the industry, with a more stable and profitable industry structure.

The Chinese/glassware store industry in Sandnes has shown relatively stable development without a large number of bankruptcies. No bankruptcies have been registered in the industry, showing good financial health for the most significant companies. However, some companies, such as Rh Mæland Steintøykjelleren As, show negative operating results and lower labor costs. This may indicate that some companies face challenges, but no bankruptcies have been registered, showing that the industry has a certain degree of resilience.

For entrepreneurs in Sandnes, the Chinese/glassware store industry could be an interesting opportunity, especially in areas with high purchasing power and existing infrastructure. The industry has shown a gradual increase in sales and number of employees in recent years, indicating stabilization after a period of decline. The most significant companies have high sales and operating results, which may indicate that there is a market for quality products. Entrepreneurs should, however, be aware of the financial challenges some companies face and consider establishing themselves in areas with high purchasing power and existing customer bases.

The conference center industry in Sandnes forms a broader market with 102 companies, compared to the 15 companies in the Chinese/glassware store industry. Sales in the conference center industry have shown a more stable development, increasing from 1740.6 million NOK in 2016 to 2344.6 million NOK in 2021 before decreasing to 1943.0 million NOK in 2025. The number of employees has also shown a more stable development, decreasing from 1058 to 880 in 2025. The conference center industry therefore has a more stable and robust industry structure compared to the Chinese/glassware store industry. This may be an important factor for entrepreneurs considering establishing themselves in Sandnes, as the conference center industry can offer a more stable and profitable industry structure.

The Chinese/glassware store industry in Sandnes forms a stable but variable industry with 15 companies. The industry has shown a gradual increase in sales and number of employees in recent years, indicating stabilization after a period of decline. The most significant companies have high sales and operating results, which may indicate that there is a market for quality products. Entrepreneurs should, however, be aware of the financial challenges some companies face and consider establishing themselves in areas with high purchasing power and existing customer bases. At the same time, the conference center industry in Sandnes may offer a more stable and profitable industry structure for entrepreneurs seeking to establish themselves in the municipality.