FMCG is an acronym used to represent fast-moving consumer goods. Over the years the FMCG Companies in Nigeria have evolved. The industry has changed from what it used to be.
The Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) which is also known as consumer packaged goods (CPG) relates to products that are sold quickly and at a very low cost.
Some examples of Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) include Non-durable household goods such as;
- Packaged Foods
- Cosmetics
- Over-the-counter drugs
- Dry goods
- Beverages
- Toiletries
- Candies
- And other consumables around you.
In this article, we will be listing some top FMCG Companies in Nigeria that has served the nation over the years.
One unique thing about FMCG is their shelf life. Most FMCG has a relative short self life. This means that their expiration date is little compared to other products in the market.
Top FMCG Companies in Nigeria
- Dangote Group
- Unilever Nigeria Plc
- Nigerian Breweries
- Nestle Nigeria Plc
- Chi Limited
- Flour Mill in Nigeria
- Vital Products
- Sona Agro Allied Foods Limited
- Dansa Foods Limited
- Yale Foods Ltd
- Beloxxi group
- Nexans Nigeria
- La Casera Company Plc
- OK Foods
- Friesland Campina Wamco Nigeria Plc
- Zubee International Company Limited
- Bimzy Super Stores Ventures
- DuFil Prima Foods
- Dis and Dart Mart
- Be Global Food FZE (BGF)
- Conserveria Africana Limited
- Nutri C
- Apples and Pears Limited
- Sc Johnson – Raid
- Daraju Industries Limited
- May & Baker Nigeria Plc.
- Farest Mercantile Company
- Deli Foods
- British American Tobacco
- CWAY Food and Beverages Nigeria Company Limited
- Rites Foods Ltd
- Newbisco Ltd
- Honeyland Foods
- PZ Cussons
SOME FMCG COMPANIES IN NIGERIA AND THEIR PRODUCTS
Let us look at some of the FMCG Companies in Nigeria and what the brands represent.
Dangote Group
Dangote Group is one of Nigeria’s most diversified business conglomerates with a hard-earned reputation for excellent business practices and products’ quality with its operational headquarters in the bustling metropolis of Lagos, Nigeria in West Africa.
Some of the company’s products includes; sugar, cement, salt, pasta, noodles, flour, etc.
Unilever Nigeria Plc
Unilever Nigeria Plc manufactures and markets consumer products primarily in the home, personal care and foods categories.
Also, Unilever Nigeria Plc is one of the leading FMCG companies in Nigeria with a unique product catalog.
Some of their products includes; Vaseline, Royco, Knorr, Blueband, Lipton, Omo, etc.
Nigerian Breweries
This happens to be the pioneer and largest brewing company in Nigeria. It serves the Nigerian market and exports to other parts of West Africa.
Some of their products includes; Maltina, Malta Cold, Hi-Malt, Roots, Ace Desire, Star, Climax, Stella, Heineken, Gulder, Boldberg, 33, Life, More, Tiger, Legend, etc.
Nestle Nigeria Plc
This is a food manufacturing and marketing company. Nestle is engaged in manufacturing, marketing and distribution of food products.
Some of their products of this FMCG company include; MAGGI Star Cube, MAGGI Crayfish, MAGGI Chicken, Ginger & Garlic, Golden Beef, and Classic.
Chi Limited
Chi Ltd is the leading FMCG company in Nigeria with its multi-product line.
The company produces the following product; juice, refreshing fruit drinks, snacks, muffins, youghurts amongst others.
Flour Mill in Nigeria
The company is a diversified Nigerian agribusiness company, it was founded in 1960 by George S. Coumantaros. Flour Mills have been feeeding the nation for over 60years.
Some of their product include; Golden Penny Flour, Golden Penny Ball Food And Cereal. Golden Penny Pasta And Noodles, Golden Sugar Company, Golden Penny Vegetable Oil & Margarine, Golden Fertilizer, FMN Agro Allied, Bagco Total Package Solution, etc.
Vital Products
Another FMCG companies in Nigeria with a unique product line. The company is mainly into the production of tomato pastes, fruit juice, non-alcoholic beverages.
Sona Agro Allied Foods Limited
The company have been around for a while and it is mainly into the production of biscuit, cereal, tomato, etc.
Dansa Foods Limited
The company is a beverage manufacturing company and member of the Dangote Group.
Yale Foods Ltd
Yale Foods Limited started the production of new product, setting foot in the bread industry with its Yale Bread, which took the FMCG industry by surprise.
Beloxxi group
The company is one of the leading cream crackers and biscuits company in Nigeria.
Nexans Nigeria
Nexans Kabelmetal Nigeria Plc is the largest manufacturer of power, instrumentation and telecommunication cables in the West African sub region.
La Casera Company Plc
The company is a leading beverage company and the pioneer of PET bottled Carbonated Soft Drinks in Nigeria.
OK Foods Limited
The company is one of the top FMCG companies in Nigeria that is into the manufuring of candy.
Friesland Campina Wamco Nigeria Plc
The company provides millions of consumers all over the world with dairy products containing valuable nutrients.
Zubee International Company Limited
The company manufactures the following products; foods, sweets and other related products.
Bimzy Super Stores Ventures
The company’s production includes biscuits and beverages.
DuFil Prima Foods Plc
The company produces and distributes noodles. Also, the Company owns and operates an instant noodles manufacturing plant
Dis and Dat Mart
The company is into Making and selling of goods for kids and babies.
Be Global Food FZE (BGF)
The company is mainly into the production of drinks, perfumes, sugar, flavors, healthy foods and diary products.
Conserveria Africana Limited
The company specializes in the production and marketing of tomatoes paste.
Nutri C
This company is into the manufuring of powdered juice drink in Nigeria.
Apples and Pears Limited
The company is an Agro-Allied Industry that produces soya meal for the feed mill industry, and refined edible oil for the Nigerian market.
Sc Johnson – Raid
The company is into the production of insenticide.
Daraju Industries Limited
Daraju Industries Limited (Daraju) is a manufacturing company that produces local household and personal care products.
May & Baker Nigeria Plc
The company was founded on September 4, 1944 as Nigeria’s first pharmaceutical company. The company majorly produces drugs.
Fareast Mercantile Company
The comapny is mainly into the manufuring of all Alcohol Appliances,Baby Care, Biscuit, Breakfast Cereals, Bulk Milk Powder, Confectionery Disinfectants & Oral Care Energy Drinks Frozen Diary.
Deli Foods
The company is into sales and manufacturing of cabin biscuit and cookies.
British American Tobacco
This is a British multinational company that manufactures and sells cigarettes, tobacco and other nicotine products.
CWAY Food and Beverages Nigeria Company Limited
CWAY is a multinational company specialized in the production of beverages, treated water, dispensers and whole sales product distribution across countries
Rites Foods Ltd
Rite Foods Limited is the manufacturer of Bigi Drinks, Rite and Bigi Sausages and Fearless Energy Drinks.
Newbisco Ltd
The company is one of the major biscuits industry in Nigeria
The company started operations in 1996 processing fresh fruits of pineapple, orange and apple to produce juices & drinks, we also produce bottled water. Our Juices are direct from the farm to the bottle. They are produced with no additives; 100% pure, No sugar, water or chemical is added.
PZ Cussons
PZ Cussons is a major British manufacturer of personal healthcare products and consumer goods. It operates worldwide, especially in Africa and Commonwealth nations.
What is an FMCG company?
FMCG is an acronym used to represent fast-moving consumer goods. Over the years the FMCG Companies in Nigeria have evolved. The industry has changed from what it used to be.
