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Knit Store in Hå: Industry Overview and Outlook
Analysis of Companies, Statistics, and Opportunities for Entrepreneurs in Hå Municipality
Brief Industry Overview
Overview of the Industry
In Hå, there are a total of 5 companies within the knit store industry. Most companies have no employees, and sales have been very low or zero in most years. The only notable development was in 2021, when Diro Design As reported sales of 153,800 NOK. In the following years, sales dropped back to zero. This shows a highly unstable industry with little activity and low competitiveness.
Key Figures
- Number of companies: 5
- Maximum sales: 153,800 NOK (2021)
- Maximum employees: 1 (2016–2018)
- No employees since 2019
- No companies have filed for bankruptcy
Economic Overview
Sales and Employees
Sales:
- 2016–2018: 0 NOK
- 2021: 153,800 NOK (highest level)
- 2022–2025: 0 NOK
Employees:
- 2016–2018: 1 employee
- 2019–2025: 0 employees
Development
- Sales had a brief increase in 2021, but have since been zero.
- The number of employees has been very low, and no companies have had employees since 2019.
- This shows a highly unstable industry with little activity and low competitiveness.
Companies in the Industry
Registered Companies
| Company | Legal Form | Founded | Sales (2021) | EBITDA (2021) | Number of Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diro Design As | AS | 2021-02-23 | 180,000 NOK | 3,000 NOK | 0 |
| Linloftet Solveig Hadland | ENK | 1998-10-19 | 0 NOK | 0 NOK | 0 |
| Svela Enk | ENK | 2025-09-25 | 0 NOK | 0 NOK | 0 |
| Urbonavicius Utstyr (2) | ENK | 2024-10-07 | 0 NOK | 0 NOK | 0 |
| Urbonavicius Utstyr (2) | ENK | 2024-09-22 | 0 NOK | 0 NOK | 0 |
Legal Forms
- AS: 1 company (Diro Design As)
- ENK: 4 companies
Comment
- Only one company (Diro Design As) reported sales and EBITDA in 2021.
- Most companies have no employees and no activity.
Business Geography
Distribution of Activity
| Location | Number of Companies |
|---|---|
| Vigrestad | 2 (Diro Design As, Svela Enk) |
| Nærbø | 2 (Urbonavicius Utstyr) |
| Brusand | 1 (Linloftet Solveig Hadland) |
Comment
- Most companies are located in Vigrestad and Nærbø.
- There is little spread of activity within the municipality.
- No companies have employees or sales in most areas.
Business Dynamics
Dynamics and Bankruptcies
Bankruptcies:
- No companies have gone bankrupt in the industry.
Dynamics:
- No increase in the number of companies since 2021.
- No employees since 2019.
- No sales in most years.
Comment
- The industry shows very little dynamism and low activity.
- There is no growth in the number of companies or employees.
- No bankruptcies have been reported, but there is no activity in most companies.
Outlook for Entrepreneurs
Competitiveness:
- The industry has very low competitiveness with only 5 companies.
- No employees and low sales in most companies.
Opportunities:
- Diro Design As has shown that it is possible to have a small activity in the industry.
- No bankruptcies have been reported, so it is possible to start a company.
Outside:
- No growth in the number of companies or employees.
- No sales in most years.
Recommendation
- Entrepreneurs should consider niche markets or specialization to create competitiveness.
- Collaboration with existing companies can be an opportunity.
- No growth in the industry, so it is important to have a strong unique value.
Outlook for Creative, Arts, and Entertainment Activities
Competitiveness:
- 17 companies in the industry (creative, arts, and entertainment activities) in Hå.
- No increase in the number of companies since 2016.
- No employees since 2024.
Sales:
- 32.3 million NOK in 2016, but 8.5 million NOK in 2025.
- Largest drop in sales from 2016 to 2025.
Peer companies:
| Company | Sales (2025) | EBITDA (2025) | Number of Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liv Klær Og Gaver As | 8.5M NOK | 319,000 NOK | 10 |
| Diro Design As | 180,000 NOK | 3,000 NOK | 0 |
| Euro Sko Nærbø | 0 NOK | 0 NOK | 5 |
Comment
- Creative, arts, and entertainment activities have higher activity than knit store.
- Liv Klær Og Gaver As has higher sales and EBITDA than most companies in knit store.
- No growth in the number of companies or employees in creative, arts, and entertainment activities.
Other companies in kreative, kunst og underholdningsaktiviteter (not in knit store)
| Company | Industry | Address | Sales | Employees | EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liv Klær Og Gaver As | clothing store | Torgplassen 4B, 4365 Nærbø | NOK 8.5M | 10 | NOK 319.0K |
| Diro Design As | national clothing store | c/o Kristina Ivanova|Hauglandsvegen 6, 4362 Vigrestad | NOK 180.0K | 0 | NOK 3.0K |
| Demitorro Kupciunas | clothing store | Gåsevegen 8B, 4365 Nærbø | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Euro Sko Nærbø | footwear store | Torggata 14, 4365 Nærbø | NOK 0 | 5 | NOK 0 |
| Haugland & Co | clothing store | Hålandsvegen 491, 4360 Varhaug | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Ikdahl Import Og Marketing | second-hand goods store | Skjerpevegen 112, 4365 Nærbø | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Johan Skretting Business | clothing store | Brattlandsmarka 64, 4360 Varhaug | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Nice Vibe Jørgensen | clothing store | Asalvegen 7, 4365 Nærbø | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Siqveland Secondhand As | second-hand goods store | Hålandsvegen 43, 4360 Varhaug | NOK 0 | 9 | NOK 0 |
| Sitthisri Enterprise | clothing store | Torvmyrvegen 6B, 4362 Vigrestad | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Tiril Essentials As | clothing store | Sollivegen 1, 4365 Nærbø | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Zavanna Alti Nærbø Avd 616 | clothing store | Torggata 2, 4365 Nærbø | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
Conclusion
The knit store industry in Hå is very small and unstable with only 5 companies. Most companies have no employees and low sales. There is no growth in the number of companies or employees. No bankruptcies have been reported, but there is no activity** in most companies.
Creative, arts, and entertainment activities have higher activity with 17 companies. Liv Klær Og Gaver As has higher sales and EBITDA than most companies in knit store.
Recommendation:
- Entrepreneurs should consider niche markets or specialization to create competitiveness.
- Collaboration with existing companies can be an opportunity.
- No growth in the industry, so it is important to have a strong unique value.