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Biscuit Manufacturers in Nigeria: The Big Names (2026)

Nigeria Manufacturing, Factories & Product Sourcing By wigmoretrading February 15, 2022
Biscuit Manufacturers in Nigeria: The Big Names (2026)

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Industry guide · Snacks & biscuits

Biscuit manufacturers in Nigeria

Updated October 2026Reading time 5 minutesBy Wigmore Trading
Biscuit manufacturers in Nigeria

Nigeria’s biscuit market is led by a handful of local manufacturers. In the last widely reported market study (KPMG, 2016), Yale Foods held about 37% of the market, followed by OK Foods, A&P Foods, Deli Foods, Niger Biscuit and Beloxxi. The market was then worth around $617 million. Demand has softened since as prices rose, but biscuits are still one of the most widely sold snacks in the country.

The biggest manufacturers

Manufacturer Market share (2016) Notes
Yale Foods 37% Largest by volume in the KPMG study
OK Foods 20% Strong in cream and sandwich biscuits
A&P Foods 14% Wide range sold through open markets
Deli Foods 9% Popular snack and cookie brands
Niger Biscuit 5% One of the older Nigerian makers
Beloxxi Industries 4% Cream crackers and premium lines

Shares are from KPMG’s 2016 study as reported by BusinessDay. The market has shifted since, so treat them as a guide.

$617mbiscuit market size (2016 estimate)
152,490tonnes produced a year (2016 estimate)
6manufacturers held about 89% of the market

What sells in Nigerian shops

Small, low-priced packs sell fastest because most biscuits are bought on impulse, often with a soft drink. Cream crackers and digestives sell to families and offices. Cookies and premium imported biscuits sell in supermarkets and gift hampers.

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Buying biscuits wholesale

Step 01

Buy by the carton

Manufacturers sell through distributors, who sell cartons to wholesalers and shops. Ask for the price per carton and the number of packs inside.

Step 02

Check dates and packaging

Biscuits break and go stale. Check the best-before date and reject crushed cartons.

Step 03

Mix fast sellers with margin lines

Cheap packs bring customers in. Imported and premium biscuits earn more per pack.

Pairs well with

Biscuits sell alongside soft drinks and juice. See our guides to Coca-Cola and Pepsi distribution.

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FAQs

Common questions

Who is the biggest biscuit manufacturer in Nigeria?
In KPMG’s 2016 study, Yale Foods led with about 37% of the market, followed by OK Foods and A&P Foods.
How big is the Nigerian biscuit market?
KPMG estimated it at around $617 million in 2016, with about 152,490 tonnes produced a year.
Where can I buy biscuits in bulk?
From manufacturers’ distributors, open-market wholesalers, or online on Wigmore Wholesale.
Which biscuits sell fastest?
Low-priced small packs, cream crackers and assorted packs.
Do I need NAFDAC approval to sell biscuits?
Every packaged food sold in Nigeria must carry a NAFDAC number. As a reseller, make sure the products you stock have one.

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