Felleskjøpet
Felleskjøpet is a 129-year-old Norwegian farmer-owned cooperative selling agricultural inputs (feed, machinery, plant production) to farmers and home, garden, and pet products to consumers across Norway via physical stores and dual B2B/B2C e-commerce platforms.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1896
- HeadquartersLillestrøm, Norway
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingServices
What Felleskjøpet does
Felleskjøpet Agri SA is a Norwegian farmer-owned agricultural cooperative founded in 1896 and headquartered in Lillestrøm, Norway. The company operates a two-segment go-to-market: 'Bonde & Bedrift' (Farmer & Business), serving Norwegian farmers and agricultural enterprises with compound feed (kraftfôr), agricultural machinery, plant production inputs, indoor mechanization solutions, spare parts, grain purchasing, machine rental, and advisory services; and 'Privat' (Consumer), serving private Norwegian consumers with home, garden, pet, tool, clothing, and seasonal products through physical retail stores and online channels.
The underlying technology consists of digital platforms including two dedicated e-commerce storefronts (bonde.felleskjopet.no for B2B and felleskjopet.no for B2C), a content and advisory portal (fka.felleskjopet.no), a used equipment marketplace, a machine rental system, and an agricultural parts ordering platform (agrideler.no). The company distributes hundreds of third-party brands including John Deere, Stihl, Husqvarna, Fiskars, Kärcher, DeLaval, and Gaupen.
Felleskjøpet generates revenue through one-time retail sales of machinery, equipment, feed, and consumer goods (with pricing ranging from quote-based for heavy machinery to fixed unit NOK prices for smaller items), subscription-based farmer membership ('Medlem') with annual billing, and service fees for machine rental, grain purchasing, and advisory work. Distribution is nationwide in Norway via physical retail stores, dedicated sales consultants and specialist advisors for the agricultural channel, and e-commerce for both segments. The cooperative also participates in the Norwegian government's sustainable feed advisory group alongside Skretting and BioMar.
Felleskjøpet firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Felleskjøpet
- Legal name
- Felleskjøpet Agri SA
- Website
- https://felleskjopet.no
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1896
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- Felleskjøpet is a 129-year-old Norwegian farmer-owned cooperative selling agricultural inputs (feed, machinery, plant production) to farmers and home, garden, and pet products to consumers across Norway via physical stores and dual B2B/B2C e-commerce platforms.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Where Felleskjøpet is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Lillestrøm
- HQ country
- Norway
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
Felleskjøpet business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Agricultural Supplies - Retail: Felleskjøpet generates revenue primarily through the retail sale of agricultural machinery, tools, spare parts, animal feed (kraftfôr), plant production inputs, and related supplies to farmers and agricultural businesses in Norway. The company operates both physical retail stores and online e-commerce platforms serving both B2B (farmers) and B2C (private consumers) segments.
- Feed Development and Production: Felleskjøpet develops and sells animal feed and power feed (kraftfôr) for livestock including cattle, swine, and other farm animals. The company operates feed development services and supplies supplementary feed to farming operations throughout Norway.
- Agricultural Services: Additional revenue streams include machine rental, grain purchasing and receiving, market regulation services, and membership programs for farmers. The company also provides agricultural consulting and advisory services through its sales and specialist advisors.
- Private Consumer Retail: Sale of home and garden products, pet supplies, clothing, tools, and cleaning products to private consumers through physical stores and the online retail platform felleskjopet.no.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Agricultural machinery and equipment - custom quote pricing |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Consumer and farm retail products - fixed unit pricing |
| Subscription | Annual | Membership program for farmers and agricultural businesses |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels5 records
Felleskjøpet product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Felleskjøpet is a Norwegian agricultural cooperative that sells animal feed (kraftfôr), farm machinery, plant production inputs, spare parts, and indoor mechanization solutions to Norwegian farmers and agricultural businesses through its Bonde & Bedrift channel, physical stores, and dedicated B2B e-commerce portal. It also retails garden equipment, pet supplies, tools, clothing, and home/leisure products to private Norwegian consumers through its Privat channel and consumer e-commerce platform. The company additionally offers machine rental, a used equipment marketplace, grain purchasing, market regulation services, and a farmer membership program.
Product overview
Felleskjøpet is a Norwegian agricultural cooperative operating two e-commerce platforms: a consumer (Privat) platform offering pet supplies, garden equipment, tools, and home products, and a farmer/business (Bonde & Bedrift) platform serving agricultural professionals with tractors, machinery, compound feed (kraftfôr), plant production supplies, and indoor mechanization solutions. The company distributes hundreds of third-party brands including John Deere, Stihl, and DeLaval, while also offering its own-brand products, a used equipment marketplace, machine rental services, and expert advisory content through its fagstoff portal.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Compound Feed and Supplementary Feed (Kraftfôr og tilskuddsfôr) Developed and manufactured feed products for all types of livestock production including cattle, pigs, and poultry, supplied to Norwegian farmers and agricultural businesses.
- Agricultural Machinery and Equipment (Maskin og redskap) Distribution of tractors, front loaders, balers, soil cultivation equipment, grass handling equipment, lifting equipment, buckets, attachments, and precision farming technology for Norwegian farmers and agricultural businesses.
- Plant Production Supplies (Planteproduksjon) Products for crop production including seed mixtures, silaging, plant protection products, drainage pipes and fittings for Norwegian farmers.
- Indoor Mechanization (I-mek) Solutions for building new, renovating, or upgrading barns and production buildings, including equipment, technical systems, and advisory services for livestock and crop facilities.
- Used Equipment Marketplace (Bruktmarked) Online marketplace operated by Felleskjøpet for buying and selling used agricultural machinery and equipment, serving Norwegian farmers and agricultural businesses.
- Machine Rental (Maskinutleie) Rental services for agricultural machinery and equipment, enabling Norwegian farmers to access equipment without outright purchase.
- Agricultural Parts (Agrideler) Spare parts and service for agricultural equipment, serving Norwegian farmers and agricultural businesses needing equipment maintenance and repair.
- Robot Lawn Mowers (Robotklippere) Robotic lawn mowers and accessories for residential garden maintenance, sold to Norwegian private consumers through retail stores and e-commerce.
- Pet Supplies (Kjæledyr) Pet supplies including dog and cat food, treats, and accessories sold to Norwegian private consumers through retail stores and e-commerce.
- Garden and Outdoor Products (Hage og uterom) Garden equipment, irrigation systems, greenhouses, and outdoor furniture sold to Norwegian private consumers through retail stores and e-commerce.
- Farmer Member Program (Medlem) Annual membership program providing Norwegian farmers and agricultural businesses with exclusive benefits, dialogue, specialist content, inspiration, exclusive advantages, and access to market regulation and grain purchasing services.
Companies that use Felleskjøpet
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Felleskjøpet technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Felleskjøpet partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- SkrettingcoreSkretting is a major global aquaculture feed company and is part of the steering group advising the Norwegian government on sustainable feed production. Felleskjøpet participates in this government advisory group alongside Skretting, contributing to recommendations on sustainable feed raw materials for farmed fish and livestock in Norway, targeting 25% domestically produced feed by 2034.
- BioMarcoreBioMar is a leading aquaculture feed company and member of the Norwegian government advisory group on sustainable feed production. Felleskjøpet participates in this steering group alongside BioMar, contributing to the 20-measure report for achieving sustainable feed production by 2034 in Norway.
- John DeerecoreJohn Deere is a key brand partner of Felleskjøpet, with Felleskjøpet distributing John Deere agricultural machinery including tractors, front loaders, and precision farming solutions. The partnership features regularly in Felleskjøpet's machine campaigns and product offerings.
- GaupenminorGaupen is a Norwegian brand of trailers distributed exclusively through Felleskjøpet's Bonde & Bedrift channel. Gaupen trailers are featured in seasonal campaigns and Felleskjøpet's farm supply catalog.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Felleskjøpet competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Granngården: Sweden's largest agricultural and garden retail chain, acquired by Felleskjøpet in 2016. Operates an identical multi-category model (machinery, feed, garden, pet, rural lifestyle) targeted at Swedish farmers and consumers, making it the closest direct comparable.
- Lantmännen: Swedish agricultural cooperative and one of the largest in the Nordics. Closely mirrors Felleskjøpet's farmer-owned cooperative model with grain trading, machinery distribution, feed production, and rural retail — directly comparable across nearly all business lines.
Broad incumbents
- Yara International: Norwegian-headquartered global leader in crop nutrition (fertilizers, plant production inputs). Overlaps with Felleskjøpet's plant production category and serves the same Norwegian farming customer base, though at much larger scale and as an upstream input producer rather than retailer.
- DeLaval: Swedish-founded global leader in dairy farming equipment and solutions. Distributed through Felleskjøpet for the Norwegian market but operates as a broad incumbent across the Nordic and global dairy equipment value chain, including direct sales channels competing with Felleskjøpet's distribution role.
- Husqvarna: Swedish global leader in outdoor power products (robotic mowers, chainsaws, garden equipment). Distributed through Felleskjøpet's consumer and farmer channels but competes as a brand incumbent with its own dealer networks, including potential direct-to-consumer digital channels.
Regional players
- Tine: Norwegian dairy cooperative and one of the country's largest samvirke organizations. Comparable cooperative ownership structure and Norwegian agricultural market positioning, though Tine operates downstream in dairy processing rather than upstream inputs and retail.
- Skretting: Global aquaculture feed company headquartered in Norway. Co-participant with Felleskjøpet in the Norwegian government sustainable feed advisory group and partially overlapping feed customer base (Norwegian aquaculture/livestock producers), but focused exclusively on fish feed rather than full-stack agricultural retail.
- BioMar: Danish-headquartered aquaculture feed company with major Norwegian operations. Part of the same government sustainable feed advisory group as Felleskjøpet and partially overlaps in feed production expertise and Norwegian livestock/aquaculture customer segments.
Others
- John Deere: Global agricultural machinery OEM and primary brand partner of Felleskjøpet for tractors, front loaders, and precision farming. Not a direct competitor in distribution but a critical supplier whose partnership economics and direct-sales pivots materially shape Felleskjøpet's machinery economics.
- Kärcher: German global leader in cleaning technology. A brand distributed through Felleskjøpet's consumer and agricultural channels — comparable as a premium-brand agricultural/rural supplier but not a direct competitor in distribution or cooperative retail.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Felleskjøpet social profiles
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Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Felleskjøpet leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
Felleskjøpet funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Felleskjøpet M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A1 record
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Felleskjøpet
What does Felleskjøpet do?
Felleskjøpet is a Norwegian agricultural cooperative that sells animal feed (kraftfôr), farm machinery, plant production inputs, spare parts, and indoor mechanization solutions to Norwegian farmers and agricultural businesses through its Bonde & Bedrift channel, physical stores, and dedicated B2B e-commerce portal. It also retails garden equipment, pet supplies, tools, clothing, and home/leisure products to private Norwegian consumers through its Privat channel and consumer e-commerce platform. The company additionally offers machine rental, a used equipment marketplace, grain purchasing, market regulation services, and a farmer membership program.
Is Felleskjøpet a public or private company?
Felleskjøpet is a private company. It is classified as management employee owned and is currently operating.
When was Felleskjøpet founded?
Felleskjøpet was founded in 1896. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Felleskjøpet based?
Felleskjøpet is headquartered in Lillestrøm, Norway, in the Europe region.
How does Felleskjøpet make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Agricultural Supplies - Retail is the primary driver. The others are feed Development and Production, agricultural Services and private Consumer Retail.
Who are Felleskjøpet's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Granngården and Lantmännen. Broad incumbents are Yara International, DeLaval and Husqvarna. Regional players are Tine, Skretting and BioMar. Others are John Deere and Kärcher.
Does Felleskjøpet have an API?
No public API is recorded for Felleskjøpet.