# The 30 largest manufacturers in Guayaquil

Tamtam tracks 33 manufacturers headquartered in Guayaquil. This list ranks the 30 largest by number of employees on LinkedIn, led by Cervecería Nacional, Sociedad Nacional de Galapagos -SONGA and TONICORP. Their median headcount is 635. Half of them were founded in 1969 or later.

The manufacturers in Guayaquil are mostly large firms, many of them with over 700 employees, and active in traditional industries. Cervecería Nacional is a leading beer and beverage company, and Sociedad Nacional de Galapagos (SONGA) produces high-quality farm-raised white shrimp. NOVACERO S.A. specializes in steel solutions for construction, while Tonicorp is a dairy company formed by Arca Continental and The Coca Cola Company.

Most of these companies operate in the food and beverage sector, including sugar production by Compañía Azucarera Valdez and various food products by Sumesa S.A. This concentration indicates a strong regional focus on food processing and manufacturing, with many firms having a long history, such as Cervecería Nacional founded in 1887.

🇪🇨 Guayaquil · 30 companies · Updated Nov 12, 2026

| # | Company | Industry | Headquarters | Employees | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Cervecería Nacional](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/cerveceria-nacional) (cervecerianacional.ec)<br>Leading beer and beverage company in Ecuador, part of a global group, with a diverse portfolio of brands and a focus on employee development and community impact | Food and Beverage Services | 🇪🇨 Guayaquil | 3,274 | 1887 |
| 2 | [Sociedad Nacional de Galapagos -SONGA](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/sociedad-nacional-de-galapagos-songa) (songa.com)<br>A globally recognized producer of high-quality farm-raised white shrimp with certifications for sustainability and quality, exporting over 65,000 tons annually | Food and Beverage Manufacturing | 🇪🇨 Guayaquil | 2,380 | 1932 |
| 3 | [TONICORP](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/tonicorp) (tonicorp.com)<br>Tonicorp is a company formed by Arca Continental and The Coca Cola Company, committed to the holistic development of its employees and value chain | Dairy | 🇪🇨 Guayaquil | 1,907 |  |
| 4 | [NOVACERO S.A.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/novacero-s-a) (novacero.com)<br>A pioneering leader in steel solutions for construction since 1973, specializing in industrial, commercial, educational, and infrastructure projects | Construction | 🇪🇨 Guayaquil | 1,270 | 1973 |
| 5 | [Holcim Ecuador](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/holcim-ecuador) (holcim.com.ec)<br>Supplies sustainable construction solutions including cement, concrete, aggregates, and roofing while managing waste through specialized subsidiaries and an extensive hardware franchise network. | Construction | 🇪🇨 Guayaquil | 1,046 | 1921 |
| 6 | [Liris S.A.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/liris-s-a) (liris.com.ec)<br>A food industry specializing in producing animal feed for poultry, aquaculture, livestock, and pigs Also invested in a chain of supermarkets | Food and Beverage Services | 🇪🇨 Guayaquil | 850 |  |
| 7 | [Compañía Azucarera Valdez](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/compania-azucarera-valdez) (azucareravaldez.com)<br>Integrated value chain producing sugar, alcohol, ethanol, and electricity from sugar cane and its derivatives, leading the industry in the country | Food and Beverage Services | 🇪🇨 Guayaquil | 813 | 1884 |
| 8 | [Grupo Resgasa](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/grupo-resgasa) (allnatural-resgasa.com)<br>Ecuadorian business group with over 20 years of experience in beverages, real estate, plastics, agriculture, and food industries, focusing on employee growth and sustainable development | Food and Beverage Services | 🇪🇨 Guayaquil | 804 | 1994 |
| 9 | [Grupasa Grupo Papelero](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/grupasa-grupo-papelero) (grupasa.com)<br>A leading Latin American company specializing in corrugated cardboard products for packaging solutions, offering design, printing, and comprehensive packaging solutions for various industries | Packaging and Containers Manufacturing | 🇪🇨 Guayaquil | 799 | 1990 |
| 10 | [Papelesa Cia. Ltda.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/papelesa-cia-ltda) (papelesa.com)<br>A company founded in 1970 that manufactures notebooks and a variety of office, school, and technology products for businesses | Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing | 🇪🇨 Guayaquil | 767 | 1970 |
| 11 | [La Universal](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/la-universal) (usi.com.ec)<br>An Ecuadorian snack company with over 130 years of experience, offering high-quality products like Manicho, Cocoa, Menta Glacial, and Huevitos | Food and Beverage Manufacturing | 🇪🇨 Guayaquil | 751 | 1889 |
| 12 | [Pinturas Unidas](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/pinturas-unidas) (pinturasunidas.com)<br>With over 50 years of experience, this company in Ecuador innovates in production and distribution to provide high-quality coatings for various industries while prioritizing environmental impact prevention | Wholesale Building Materials | 🇪🇨 Guayaquil | 736 |  |
| 13 | [Corporación Fernandez S.A.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/corporacion-fernandez-s-a) (fernandez.ec)<br>National company producing and processing meat and consumer goods Committed to quality, food safety, environmental sustainability, and social responsibility | Meat Products Manufacturing | 🇪🇨 Guayaquil | 709 | 1999 |
| 14 | [Expotuna S.A.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/expotuna-s-a) (alimesa.com.ec)<br>A frozen shrimp, fish, and seafood processing plant selling products globally, with a focus on the Ecuadorian market | Food and Beverage Manufacturing | 🇪🇨 Guayaquil | 691 |  |
| 15 | [Sumesa S.A.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/sumesa-s-a) (sumesa.com.ec)<br>Ecuadorian company specializing in high-quality food products such as pasta, culinary products, soluble products, and beverages, experiencing sustained growth | Food and Beverage Services | 🇪🇨 Guayaquil | 635 | 1973 |
| 16 | [NOBOA](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/noboa) (noboa.global)<br>A conglomerate of companies leading the local and international markets for over 65 years, dedicated to producing quality products for societal benefit | Executive Offices | 🇪🇨 Guayaquil | 543 | 1957 |
| 17 | [Calbaq S.A](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/calbaq-s-a) (calbaq.com)<br>A consumer goods company founded in 1972, specializing in personal care, home care, and confectionery products, focusing on innovation and quality | Manufacturing | 🇪🇨 Guayaquil | 540 | 1972 |
| 18 | [Inalecsa](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/inalecsa) (inalecsa.com)<br>Specializing in snacks, this Ecuadorian company offers a wide range of quality products, including corn, banana, potato, and yuca snacks, as well as sweet pastries Prioritizing employee development and environmental protection | Food and Beverage Manufacturing | 🇪🇨 Guayaquil | 513 |  |
| 19 | [INTACO Ecuador](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/intaco-ecuador) (intaco.com)<br>Manufacturing and selling a wide range of construction products, including mortars, fillers, waterproofing agents, and additives for improved efficiency in construction works | Wholesale Building Materials | 🇪🇨 Guayaquil | 495 | 1946 |
| 20 | [HEINEKEN Ecuador](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/heineken-ecuador)<br>A global brewery company producing high-quality beer brands like Heineken, Amstel, Sol, and Biela, prioritizing consumer needs, sustainability, and inclusivity #WeAreHeineken | Food and Beverage Services | 🇪🇨 Guayaquil | 478 | 1998 |
| 21 | [Industrial Molinera C.A.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/industrial-molinera-c-a) (industrialmolinera.com)<br>A leading company in Ecuador specializing in wheat and oat milling, licensed by Quaker Oats, and a market leader in oat flakes | Food and Beverage Manufacturing | 🇪🇨 Guayaquil | 446 | 1940 |
| 22 | [Farmayala Pharmaceutical Company S.A.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/farmayala-pharmaceutical-company-s-a) (farmayala.com)<br>A pharmaceutical company committed to quality, faith in the country and its people, aiming for national market leadership and international expansion | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 🇪🇨 Guayaquil | 425 | 1958 |
| 23 | [ANDEC S.A.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/andec-s-a) (andec.com.ec)<br>Manufacturing and selling high-quality steel products with excellent supply chain, specialized advice, and technological assistance to meet the needs of the steel market | Construction | 🇪🇨 Guayaquil | 422 | 1964 |
| 24 | [PROEXPO, Procesadora y Exportadora de Mariscos S.A.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/proexpo-procesadora-y-exportadora-de-mariscos-s-a) (proexpo.com.ec)<br>An experienced company exporting over 20,000 tons of high-quality Ecuadorian shrimp worldwide, ensuring quality and safety for millions of families | Fisheries | 🇪🇨 Guayaquil | 376 | 2007 |
| 25 | [Acromax Laboratorio Químico Farmacéutico S.A.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/acromax-laboratorio-quimico-farmaceutico-s-a) (acromax.com.ec)<br>Acromax is a pharmaceutical laboratory specialized in developing, manufacturing, and selling human consumption medication | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 🇪🇨 Guayaquil | 367 | 1963 |
| 26 | [Laboratorios Rocnarf](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/laboratorios-rocnarf) (linktr.ee)<br>A pharmaceutical company in Ecuador committed to producing high-quality medicines for the community's health, aiming to become a leading industry player nationally and internationally | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 🇪🇨 Guayaquil | 365 | 1977 |
| 27 | [PLASTICOS PANAMERICANOS PLAPASA S.A.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/plasticos-panamericanos-plapasa-s-a) (plapasa.com)<br>A leading plastic company in Ecuador since 1969, specializing in high-quality products, creating jobs, and contributing to the country's industrial and economic sectors | Plastics Manufacturing | 🇪🇨 Guayaquil | 345 | 1969 |
| 28 | [Indulac, Industrias Lacteas S.A.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/indulac-industrias-lacteas-s-a) (indulac.com)<br>Provider of 100% natural milk products | Food and Beverage Services | 🇪🇨 Guayaquil | 278 | 1959 |
| 29 | [BASSA](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/bassa) (bassa.com.ec)<br>A leading dermatological company specializing in high-quality skincare products, with a growing portfolio of over 70 products and expanding internationally | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 🇪🇨 Guayaquil | 251 | 1989 |
| 30 | [Dulcenac](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/dulcenac) (dulcenac.com.ec)<br>We are an innovative Ecuadorian company with high-quality products that promote healthy nutrition in a fun and enjoyable way | Food and Beverage Services | 🇪🇨 Guayaquil | 230 | 2004 |

## How this list is built

Every company on this list has a Tamtam company profile. The industry is the one the company gives on LinkedIn; categories such as SaaS or fintech are classified by Tamtam's AI from the company's website and LinkedIn page; and the headquarters city must match the company's own address. Companies are ranked by the number of employees on LinkedIn, and the list is refreshed every night. Classifications can be wrong, so treat the list as a starting point rather than an official ranking. Last updated Nov 12, 2026.

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