# 100 leading manufacturers in Africa

Tamtam tracks 800 manufacturers headquartered in Africa. This list ranks the 100 largest by number of employees on LinkedIn, led by S.A.S., Orascom Construction PLC and ELSEWEDY ELECTRIC. Their median headcount is 1,881. Half of them were founded in 1979 or later. The most common headquarters are Lagos (11), Cairo (7) and Johannesburg (6).

This selection of large manufacturing companies in Africa highlights a diverse industrial landscape. Key players include S.A.S., which produces liquid fuels and chemicals from coal, and Orascom Construction PLC, a global engineering contractor. ELSEWEDY ELECTRIC provides electrical products and infrastructure solutions, while OCP Group specializes in phosphate-based fertilizers. Dangote Industries Limited is a diversified conglomerate in Nigeria, and Sappi is a global provider of sustainable materials from woodfibre. The companies listed are predominantly large, established firms. A notable pattern is the strong presence of the food and beverage sector, with multiple large breweries and bottlers such as AB InBev Africa, Coca-Cola Beverages Africa, Tiger Brands, and Nigerian Breweries Plc. This suggests a significant consumer market and well-developed production capabilities within this industry across the continent.

🌍 Africa · 100 companies · Updated Nov 12, 2026

| # | Company | Industry | Headquarters | Employees | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [S.A.S.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/sasol) (sasol.com)<br>Produces liquid fuels, chemicals, and electricity from coal. Transforms coal into valuable energy products for various industries. | Chemical Manufacturing | 🇿🇦 Sandton | 31,000 | 1950 |
| 2 | [Orascom Construction PLC](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/orascom-construction-plc) (orascom.com)<br>A global engineering and construction contractor specializing in infrastructure, industrial, and commercial projects in the Middle East, Africa, and the United States | Construction | 🇪🇬 Cairo | 17,558 | 1950 |
| 3 | [ELSEWEDY ELECTRIC](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/elsewedy-electric) (elsewedyelectric.com)<br>Provider of electrical products, engineering, digital solutions, and infrastructure investments with global manufacturing and extensive international market presence. | Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing | 🇪🇬 New Cairo | 17,162 | 1938 |
| 4 | [AB InBev Africa](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ab-inbev-africa) (ab-inbev.com)<br>Producing and distributing a wide range of popular local and global beer brands across 12 African countries, fostering community and prosperity. | Food and Beverage Services | 🇿🇦 Bryanston | 13,599 |  |
| 5 | [OCP Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ocp-group) (ocpgroup.ma)<br>A leading Moroccan company providing phosphate-based fertilizers for soil health, promoting sustainable agriculture, and supporting food security and Africa's development | Mining | 🇲🇦 Casablanca | 13,395 | 1920 |
| 6 | [sonelgaz](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/sonelgaz) (sonelgaz.dz)<br>An Algerian operator providing electricity and gas energy supply services, with a historical presence in the sector | Government Administration | 🇩🇿 Alger | 11,567 | 1969 |
| 7 | [Dangote Industries Limited](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/dangote-industries-limited) (linkbio.co)<br>Diversified business conglomerate in Nigeria offering essential products like cement, sugar, flour, pasta, noodles, packaging materials, and salt refining | Consumer Goods | 🇳🇬 Lagos | 11,407 | 1978 |
| 8 | [Coca-Cola Beverages Africa](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/coca-cola-beverages-africa) (ccbagroup.com)<br>Largest African Coca-Cola bottler with 14,000 employees, serving 800,000 customers across 14 countries with local and international brands. | Food and Beverage Services | 🇿🇦 | 11,379 | 2016 |
| 9 | [Tiger Brands](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/tiger-brands) (tigerbrands.com)<br>Manufacture, market, and distribute everyday branded food, beverages, home, and personal care products across South Africa and Africa. | Manufacturing | 🇿🇦 Sandton | 8,640 | 1920 |
| 10 | [Sappi](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/sappi) (sappi.com)<br>Global provider of sustainable materials from woodfibre, supporting a circular economy with products for various industries in over 150 countries | Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing | 🇿🇦 Rosebank | 7,962 | 1936 |
| 11 | [The South African Breweries](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/the-south-african-breweries) (sab.co.za)<br>Leading South African beer producer operating multiple breweries and depots, offering a diverse portfolio of heritage and popular beer brands. | Food and Beverage Services | 🇿🇦 Sandton | 6,418 |  |
| 12 | [ELARABY Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/elaraby-group) (elarabygroup.com)<br>A leading industrial and commercial corporation in Egypt, the Middle East, and Africa, offering consumer electronics, appliances, and healthcare services globally | Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing | 🇪🇬 Cairo | 6,119 | 1964 |
| 13 | [EVA pharma](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/eva-pharma) (evapharma.com)<br>A diverse top team offers accessible high value medicines and healthcare solutions, focusing on saving and improving lives globally | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 🇪🇬 Haram | 6,076 | 1997 |
| 14 | [Nigerian Breweries Plc](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/nigerian-breweries-plc) (nbplc.com)<br>pioneer largest brewing firm; produces markets beverages including lagers malt drinks from 11 breweries 2 malting plants across Nigeria | Food and Beverage Services | 🇳🇬 Lagos | 5,982 | 1946 |
| 15 | [Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/coca-cola-beverages-south-africa-ccbsa) (ccbsaco.com)<br>A South African beverage manufacturing company focused on ethical business practices, sustainable growth, and creating a positive impact on employees, communities, and the environment | Food and Beverage Services | 🇿🇦 Clayville | 5,907 | 2016 |
| 16 | [GB Corp](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/gb-corp) (gb-corporation.com)<br>A long-standing family business, now known as GB Corp, utilizes the power of mobility to seize market opportunities in the local and regional industry | Motor Vehicle Manufacturing | 🇪🇬 Abo Rawash | 4,994 | 1940 |
| 17 | [Cevital SPA](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/cevital-spa) (cevital.com)<br>Leading Algerian private group with diversified activities in agro-industry, automotive, real estate, industry, and glass manufacturing sectors. | Manufacturing | 🇩🇿 Alger | 4,493 | 1998 |
| 18 | [Implats](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/implats) (implats.co.za)<br>A leading producer of platinum group metals with six mining operations in South Africa, North America, and Zimbabwe, offering toll refining services | Mining | 🇿🇦 | 4,386 |  |
| 19 | [Promasidor](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/promasidor) (promasidor.com)<br>An African company manufacturing and selling unique brands across the continent, committed to high quality products, corporate responsibility, and profitability | Food and Beverage Services | 🇳🇬 Isolo | 3,961 | 1981 |
| 20 | [Pioneer Foods](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/pioneer-foods) (pioneerfoods.co.za)<br>A leading FMCG company in South Africa, producing and distributing a wide range of branded foods and beverages nationally and internationally | Food and Beverage Services | 🇿🇦 | 3,704 |  |
| 21 | [The FMN Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/the-fmn-group) (fmnplc.com)<br>One of Nigeria's top food and agro-allied companies, producing the acclaimed Golden Penny brand; trading on the Nigerian Stock Exchange | Food and Beverage Manufacturing | 🇳🇬 Apapa | 3,672 | 1960 |
| 22 | [CIEL Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ciel-group) (cielgroup.com)<br>An international group operating in emerging markets, with interests in agriculture, finance, healthcare, hospitality, real estate, and textiles, employing 32,000 individuals | Financial Services | 🇲🇺 Ebène | 3,628 | 1912 |
| 23 | [SEBN-MA](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/sebn-ma) (sebn.com)<br>Global supplier for the automotive industry, specializing in electrical wire harness systems for conventional and electric-drive vehicles Full-service supplier for Volkswagen Group brands | Motor Vehicle Manufacturing | 🇲🇦 Tangier | 3,587 | 2001 |
| 24 | [Transnet Engineering](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/transnet-engineering) (transnetengineering.net)<br>A global engineering division offering research, manufacturing, and maintenance services/products to the rail industry, with a focus on the African continent | Railroad Equipment Manufacturing | 🇿🇦 Pretoria | 3,504 | 1850 |
| 25 | [Toyota SA](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/toyota-sa) (toyota.co.za)<br>Manufacturing durable vehicles, promoting innovation and sustainability, and contributing to growth in South Africa's motor vehicle industry. | Motor Vehicle Manufacturing | 🇿🇦 Durban | 3,323 | 1961 |
| 26 | [Distell](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/distell) (heinekenbeverages.co.za)<br>A leading producer of distinctive alcoholic beverages with a global presence, prioritizing quality, excellence, and customer focus while investing in employee growth | Beverage Manufacturing | 🇿🇦 Multinational | 3,170 |  |
| 27 | [Guinness Nigeria](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/guinness-nigeria) (footer.diageohorizon.com)<br>Join the team at a renowned beverage corporation, focusing on promoting responsible drinking Ages 18 and above only | Beverage Manufacturing | 🇳🇬 Lagos | 2,999 |  |
| 28 | [Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/flour-mills-of-nigeria-plc) (fmnplc.com)<br>A leading player in the agro-allied sector, with investments in feed mills, oil extraction, fertilizers, and farmlands for local market products | Consumer Goods | 🇳🇬 Lagos | 2,926 | 1960 |
| 29 | [Samancor Chrome](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/samancor-chrome) (samancorcr.com)<br>Innovative South African business in the mining sector, prioritizing Zero Harm to people and environment, improving community quality of life | Mining | 🇿🇦 Sandton | 2,882 | 1975 |
| 30 | [PG Group (Pty) Ltd](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/pg-group-pty-ltd) (pggroup.co.za)<br>A leading integrated glass business in Southern Africa, manufacturing, distributing, and installing automotive & building glass, aluminium doors & windows, and window film solutions | Glass, Ceramics and Concrete Manufacturing | 🇿🇦 Bedfordview | 2,773 | 1897 |
| 31 | [Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/premier-fmcg-pty-ltd) (premierfmcg.com)<br>A South African-based organization with a strong distribution network across multiple regions, focusing on various categories and brands, with a commitment to growth and innovation | Food and Beverage Manufacturing | 🇿🇦 Waterfall City | 2,759 | 1824 |
| 32 | [Pharco Corporation](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/pharco-corporation) (pharco.org)<br>A leading pharmaceutical corporation in Egypt, specializing in developing, manufacturing, and distributing a wide range of branded and generic drugs worldwide | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 🇪🇬 Alexandria | 2,710 | 1987 |
| 33 | [Poulina Group Holding](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/poulina-group-holding) (poulinagroupholding.com)<br>Tunisian group with activities in poultry, consumer goods, steel processing, packaging, real estate, wood, construction materials, and services. | Food and Beverage Manufacturing | 🇹🇳 Tunis | 2,653 | 1967 |
| 34 | [ArcelorMittal South Africa](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/arcelormittal-south-africa) (arcelormittalsa.com)<br>Largest African steel producer, manufactures and supplies steel products to domestic and global markets, part of a global steel group. | Primary Metal Manufacturing | 🇿🇦 | 2,624 |  |
| 35 | [Bearing Man Group (Pty) Ltd t/a BMG](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/bearing-man-group-pty-ltd-t-a-bmg) (bmgworld.net)<br>Distributes and manufactures engineering consumables, bearings, power transmission, and hydraulics while providing technical resources, field services, predictive maintenance, and project engineering across Africa. | Industrial Machinery Manufacturing | 🇿🇦 Johannesburg | 2,604 | 1974 |
| 36 | [Condor Algérie](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/condor-algerie) (condor.dz)<br>National leader in manufacturing, selling, and providing after-sales service for electronics, home appliances, IT, telephony, and renewable energy products. | Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing | 🇩🇿 Bordj Bou Arreridj | 2,509 | 2002 |
| 37 | [AECI Mining](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/aeci-mining) (aecimining.com)<br>Provider of state-of-the-art mining chemicals and explosives to optimize mineral processing and enhance safety, efficiency, and sustainability in mining operations globally | Mining | 🇿🇦 Ekurhuleni | 2,463 |  |
| 38 | [Juhayna Food Industries](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/juhayna-food-industries) (juhayna.com)<br>A leading Egypt-based manufacturer of dairy and juice products, committed to innovation, quality, community enrichment, and sustainable development for over 30 years | Food and Beverage Services | 🇪🇬 Sixth of October | 2,416 | 1983 |
| 39 | [Adcock](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/adcock-ingram) (adcock.com)<br>Leading South African pharmaceutical with a 130-year heritage, offering a range of trusted brands, generics, and healthcare products for hospitals and consumers | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 🇿🇦 Midrand | 2,400 | 1890 |
| 40 | [Refriango](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/refriango) (refriango.com)<br>Specializes in producing and distributing a wide range of beverages, including soft drinks, juices, water, energy drinks, and alcoholic beverages, with leading market brands | Manufacturing | 🇦🇴 Angola | 2,371 | 2010 |
| 41 | [Bidco Africa](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/bidco-africa) (bidcoafrica.com)<br>A leading manufacturer in East and Central Africa, producing high-quality edible oils, fats, margarine, soaps, detergents, and hygiene products, with a vision for future market leadership | Manufacturing | 🇰🇪 Thika | 2,262 | 1985 |
| 42 | [Nigerian Bottling Company Ltd (A member of the Coca-Cola Hellenic group)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/nigerian-bottling-company-ltd-a-member-of-the-coca-cola-hellenic-group) (nigerianbottlingcompanyltd.com)<br>The company is a leading franchise bottler of non-alcoholic beverages in Nigeria, serving millions of people with a diverse range of quality brands | Consumer Goods | 🇳🇬 Lagos | 2,247 | 1951 |
| 43 | [LEONI Morocco](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/leoni-morocco) (leoni-morocco.com)<br>LEONI Maroc is a major wiring operator in Morocco, providing energy and data management solutions primarily for the automotive sector | Motor Vehicle Manufacturing | 🇲🇦 Berrechid | 2,229 |  |
| 44 | [Nigerian Bottling Company Plc](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/nigerian-bottling-company-plc) (ng.coca-colahellenic.com)<br>Part of a leading global beverage organization, specializing in production and distribution within the beverage industry | Food and Beverage Services | 🇳🇬 Lagos | 2,138 | 1956 |
| 45 | [Tosyalı Algérie](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/tosyal-algerie) (tosyali-algerie.com)<br>Specializing in manufacturing and supplying rebar, wire rod, and spiral pipes since 2013 with state-of-the-art technology and superior quality in line with international standards | Wholesale Building Materials | 🇩🇿 Oran | 2,044 | 2007 |
| 46 | [Astron Energy (Pty) Ltd.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/astron-energy-pty-ltd) (astronenergy.co.za)<br>A leading petroleum products supplier in South Africa with a network of 850 service stations, a crude oil refinery, and a lubricants manufacturing plant driving sustainable economic growth | Oil and Gas | 🇿🇦 Cape Town | 2,022 | 2018 |
| 47 | [Centrale Danone](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/centrale-danone) (corporate.danone.ma)<br>An agro-food company based in Casablanca specializing in producing, packaging, and distributing dairy products like yogurt, desserts, beverages, butter, and cheese | Food and Beverage Manufacturing | 🇲🇦 Casablanca | 1,969 | 1940 |
| 48 | [MCV - Manufacturing Commercial Vehicles](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/mcv-manufacturing-commercial-vehicles) (mcv-eg.com)<br>A leading bus manufacturer in the Middle East and Africa, providing innovative, reliable, high-quality commercial vehicles to global customers worldwide | Motor Vehicle Manufacturing | 🇪🇬 Cairo | 1,932 | 1995 |
| 49 | [EQUATORIAL COCA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/equatorial-coca-cola-bottling-company) (eccbc.com)<br>Bottler in Africa producing, distributing Coca-Cola brands with a focus on sustainability, education, health care, and community development | Beverage Manufacturing | 🇲🇦 Casablanca | 1,911 | 1997 |
| 50 | [Hesto Harnesses](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/hesto-harnesses) (hesto.com)<br>This company in South Africa assembles and supplies automotive wiring harnesses and instrumentation clusters to original equipment vehicle manufacturers | Motor Vehicle Manufacturing | 🇿🇦 Stanger | 1,881 | 1989 |
| 51 | [Suez Steel Company](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/suez-steel-company) (solbmisr.com)<br>A major player in the steel industry in Egypt, producing steel re-bar, billets, coils, DRI, and lime with total capacity exceeding 2 million MT per product | Mining | 🇪🇬 Suez | 1,876 | 1999 |
| 52 | [Rameda Pharmaceuticals](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/rameda-pharmaceuticals) (ramedapharma.com)<br>A leading pharmaceutical company in Egypt, committed to providing quality healthcare solutions through innovative products and services | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 🇪🇬 Giza | 1,856 | 1994 |
| 53 | [Raya Holding for Financial Investments](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/raya-holding-for-financial-investments) (rayacorp.com)<br>An investment conglomerate with diversified operations in e-payment, microfinancing, IT, customer service, F&B, automotive, FMCG, and more across multiple countries | Investment Management | 🇪🇬 6th October City | 1,855 | 1999 |
| 54 | [Carrinho Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/carrinho-group) (carrinho-sa.com)<br>An Angolan private company founded in 1996, specializing in catering and representing various brands within different business units | Food and Beverage Services | 🇦🇴 Cidade do Lobito | 1,854 | 1993 |
| 55 | [Scaw Metals Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/scaw-metals-group) (scaw.co.za)<br>A leading South African integrated steel maker producing specialized products for mining, infrastructure, construction, power, oil and gas industries worldwide Commitment to safety and zero harm | Mining | 🇿🇦 Johannesburg | 1,822 | 1924 |
| 56 | [Edita Food Industries](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/edita-food-industries) (edita.com.eg)<br>A leading baked food products company with popular brands, 4,500 employees, 4 factories, and focus on quality control and regional expansion | Food and Beverage Manufacturing | 🇪🇬 6th of October City | 1,781 | 1996 |
| 57 | [AVI Limited](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/avi-limited) (avi.co.za)<br>South African company with diverse brand portfolio spanning food, beverages, personal care, fashion apparel, and accessories, focused on brand growth and development | Manufacturing | 🇿🇦 Bryanston | 1,781 | 1933 |
| 58 | [Famous Brands](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/famous-brands) (famousbrands.co.za)<br>A leading franchisor in the restaurant industry with a diverse portfolio of much-loved brands, offering innovative food services solutions and sustainable growth | Food and Beverage Services | 🇿🇦 Johannesburg | 1,754 | 1960 |
| 59 | [Afrox](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/afrox) (afrox.co.za)<br>Supplier of gases and welding products, services, and technologies to healthcare, hospitality, food, beverage, energy, mining, steel, and automotive sectors. | Chemical Manufacturing | 🇿🇦 Sandton | 1,749 | 1927 |
| 60 | [Global Napi Pharmaceuticals](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/global-napi-pharmaceuticals) (globalnapi.com)<br>A pharmaceutical company focused on delivering high-quality medicines and healthcare products, with a commitment to sustainable development and international business expansion | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 🇪🇬 6th of October City | 1,718 | 1998 |
| 61 | [PetroSA](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/petrosa) (petrosa.co.za)<br>South African national oil corporation specializing in gas-to-liquids technology, operating major refineries and pursuing investment opportunities in Africa and internationally | Oil and Gas | 🇿🇦 Cape Town | 1,699 | 2002 |
| 62 | [DANGOTE SUGAR REFINERY PLC](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/dangote-sugar-refinery-plc) (sugar.dangote.com)<br>A leading sugar refining brand in Nigeria, with the largest facility in Sub-Saharan Africa, focusing on production, distribution, and self-sufficiency in sugar | Food and Beverage Services | 🇳🇬 Lagos | 1,684 | 2000 |
| 63 | [Boissons du Cameroun](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/boissons-du-cameroun) (boissonsducameroun.com)<br>Leaders in agro-industrial products for over 70 years, specializing in beers, soft drinks, mineral water, and glass packaging Expanding eco-friendly and profitable | Food and Beverage Manufacturing | 🇨🇲 Douala | 1,661 | 1948 |
| 64 | [Sarl Ibrahim & Fils Ifri](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/sarl-ibrahim-and-fils-ifri) (ifri-dz.com)<br>Produces and exports a variety of beverages including mineral water, flavored waters, sodas, and cocktails to multiple international markets. | Food and Beverage Manufacturing | 🇩🇿 Ouzellaguen | 1,660 | 1986 |
| 65 | [Polyoak Packaging](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/polyoak-packaging) (polyoakpackaging.co.za)<br>A leading supplier of rigid plastic packaging in Southern Africa, specializing in thermoformed, blow-, injection- and compression-moulded packaging for various sectors | Packaging and Containers Manufacturing | 🇿🇦 Diep River | 1,643 | 1981 |
| 66 | [EZZSTEEL](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ezzsteel) (ezzsteel.com)<br>Leading steel producer in the Middle East with a global presence, providing high-quality steel products and exceptional customer service worldwide | Mining | 🇪🇬 Cairo | 1,632 |  |
| 67 | [MIKANO INTERNATIONAL LIMITED](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/mikano-international-limited) (mikano.com)<br>A diversified brand in Nigeria offering top-quality solutions in power generation, automotive, food, medical supplies, construction, and marine equipment | Manufacturing | 🇳🇬 Ogba-Ikeja | 1,613 | 1993 |
| 68 | [CHI Limited](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/chi-limited) (chivitahollandia.com)<br>Leading producer of high-quality fruit juices and dairy beverages, driving innovation and economic growth with a focus on consumer satisfaction | Food and Beverage Services | 🇳🇬 Lagos | 1,585 | 1980 |
| 69 | [Volkswagen Group Africa](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/volkswagen-group-africa) (linkstre.am)<br>A major German investment in South Africa, Volkswagen Group focuses on job creation, skills development, technology transfer, and foreign direct investment | Motor Vehicle Manufacturing | 🇿🇦 Uitenhage | 1,584 |  |
| 70 | [Brookside Dairy](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/brookside-dairy) (brookside.co.ke)<br>East Africa’s largest milk processor producing high quality dairy products, partnering with farmers, and committed to customer satisfaction and global standards | Food and Beverage Manufacturing | 🇰🇪 Ruiru | 1,552 |  |
| 71 | [Melcom Group of Companies](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/melcom-group-of-companies) (melcomgroup.com)<br>A diversified group of companies including retail outlets, manufacturing of household goods, assembly of electronic appliances, bakery, coffee shop, and travel agency | Retail | 🇬🇭 Accra | 1,550 | 1989 |
| 72 | [Illovo Sugar Africa](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/illovo-sugar-africa) (illovosugarafrica.com)<br>Africa's largest sugar producer with agricultural operations in six countries, manufacturing sugar for domestic markets and exporting to EU and USA | Food and Beverage Manufacturing | 🇿🇦 Durban | 1,527 | 1891 |
| 73 | [Group Five "Structured Ingenuity"​](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/group-five-structured-ingenuity) (groupfive.co.za)<br>A leading African group offering construction, concessions, and manufacturing services across the infrastructure life cycle, with a focus on innovation and employee development | Construction | 🇿🇦 Midrand | 1,506 | 1974 |
| 74 | [ARMA Trading](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/arma-trading) (armacorporate.com)<br>Leading consumer goods company in Middle East, Africa, and Mediterranean countries offering innovative, high-quality fabric care, home care, and personal care products to improve daily lives | Wholesale | 🇪🇬 Cairo | 1,486 |  |
| 75 | [Biopharm](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/biopharm) (biopharmdz.com)<br>A pharmaceutical group with a state-of-the-art production unit and distribution network, specializing in medication production, wholesale distribution, pharmacy services, medical promotion, and pharmaceutical logistics | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 🇩🇿 Alger | 1,485 | 1991 |
| 76 | [Tropical General Investments (TGI) Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/tropical-general-investments-tgi-group) (clicktgi.net)<br>A globally diversified investment group focusing on inclusive, value-added production of consumer goods, agricultural inputs, chemicals, homecare products, and pharmaceuticals | Manufacturing | 🇳🇬 Lagos | 1,479 |  |
| 77 | [Fujikura Automotive Morocco](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/fujikura-automotive-morocco) (fujikura-automotive.com)<br>Creating exceptional value worldwide for clients using "Tsunagu" technologies | Motor Vehicle Manufacturing | 🇲🇦 Kenitra | 1,475 | 2009 |
| 78 | [Foskor](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/foskor) (foskor.co.za)<br>Vertically integrated phosphate producer in South Africa, processing phosphate rock concentrate to stimulate crop yields and improve agricultural productivity | Mining | 🇿🇦 Johannesburg | 1,467 | 1951 |
| 79 | [Bell Equipment Mining & Construction](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/bell-equipment-mining-and-construction) (bellequipment.com)<br>A global leader in the Articulated Dump Truck market, offering a diverse range of equipment and strong customer support across multiple industries worldwide | Machinery Manufacturing | 🇿🇦 Richards Bay | 1,462 | 1954 |
| 80 | [AfriSam](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/afrisam) (afrisam.co.za)<br>A leading supplier of construction materials in Africa, producing cement, readymix concrete, and aggregate materials for infrastructure development with a focus on sustainability | Construction | 🇿🇦 Johannesburg | 1,436 |  |
| 81 | [EIPICO](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/eipico) (eipico.com.eg)<br>A pharmaceutical company established in 1980, specializing in manufacturing and exporting high-quality drugs, with a focus on customer satisfaction, employee well-being, and environmental responsibility | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 🇪🇬 Tenth of Ramadan City | 1,436 | 1980 |
| 82 | [FADERCO](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/faderco) (faderco.dz)<br>Established in 1986, this Algerian industrial entity specializes in body hygiene products like cotton derivatives, absorbent pad hygiene items, wet wipes, and paper hygiene products | Manufacturing | 🇩🇿 Eucalyptus | 1,434 | 1986 |
| 83 | [FRESH ELECTRIC FOR HOME APPLIANCES](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/fresh-electric-for-home-appliances) (fresh.com.eg)<br>Manufacturing and exporting a wide range of household and small electrical appliances with extensive factory network and international market presence. | Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing | 🇪🇬 10th of Ramadan | 1,425 | 1987 |
| 84 | [Sasol Synfuels International (Pty) Ltd.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/sasol-synfuels-international-pty-ltd) (sasol.com)<br>An oil and energy company based in South Africa that specializes in synthetic fuel production and international operations Located in Johannesburg | Oil and Gas | 🇿🇦 Johannesburg | 1,410 | 1950 |
| 85 | [Beyti - an Almarai Subsidiary](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/beyti-an-almarai-subsidiary) (beyti.eg)<br>A leading producer in Egypt of milk, juice, and yogurt, offering high-value, quality products to families locally and internationally | Food and Beverage Services | 🇪🇬 New Cairo | 1,407 |  |
| 86 | [DANGOTE GROUP](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/dangote-group) (dangote.com)<br>A diversified business conglomerate in Africa, specializing in manufacturing and refining products such as cement, sugar, salt, flour, and pasta | Renewables & Environment | 🇳🇬 Lagos | 1,396 | 1995 |
| 87 | [Petromar Lda](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/petromar-lda) (petromar.co.ao)<br>Angolan company specializing in offshore platform construction, subsea structures, cranes, oil & gas equipment, gas installations, and offshore maintenance | Oil and Gas | 🇦🇴 Luanda | 1,395 | 1984 |
| 88 | [AEL Mining Services](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ael-mining-services) (aelminingservices.com)<br>Leading developer, producer, and supplier of commercial explosives, initiating systems, and blasting services for mining, quarrying, and construction markets in Africa and Indonesia | Mining & Metals | 🇿🇦 | 1,387 |  |
| 89 | [Maghreb Steel](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/maghreb-steel) (maghrebsteel.ma)<br>Established in 1975, the company is Morocco's sole producer of flat steel, contributing to the country's industrial development by providing high-quality steel products | Manufacturing | 🇲🇦 Casablanca | 1,380 | 1975 |
| 90 | [Afrimat](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/afrimat) (afrimat.co.za)<br>A leading player in mining and materials, listed on the Main Board JSE Limited in the 'Construction & Building Materials' sector | Mining | 🇿🇦 Tyger Valley | 1,378 |  |
| 91 | [Defy Appliances](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/defy-appliances) (defy.co.za)<br>Leading manufacturer and distributor of major domestic appliances in Southern Africa, offering a range of products including gas stoves, refrigerators, washing machines, and ovens | Manufacturing | 🇿🇦 Durban South | 1,376 |  |
| 92 | [RFG Foods](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/rfg-foods) (rfg.com)<br>International food producer with leading brands including Rhodes Quality, Squish, Bull Brand, Hinds, and Pakco | Consumer Goods | 🇿🇦 Paarl | 1,325 | 1896 |
| 93 | [International Breweries Plc](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/international-breweries-plc) (internationalbreweriesplc.com)<br>Producer of popular beer brands in Nigeria, part of the world's largest brewer, with a focus on responsible drinking and quality ingredients | Food and Beverage Services | 🇳🇬 Lagos | 1,314 |  |
| 94 | [Guinness Ghana Breweries PLC](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/guinness-ghana-breweries-plc) (guinnessghana.com)<br>A leading total beverage business in Ghana, part of Diageo, with a diverse portfolio of brands, operating on two sites with a workforce of 1,200 | Manufacturing | 🇬🇭 Accra | 1,313 | 1960 |
| 95 | [BURN](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/burn-ruiru) (burnstoves.com)<br>A company focused on creating efficient cookstoves to positively impact people, forests, and the climate while promoting gender equality and innovation | Environmental Services | 🇰🇪 Ruiru | 1,308 | 2011 |
| 96 | [Synthite Industries Pvt. Ltd](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/synthite-industries-pvt-ltd) (synthite.com)<br>World's largest manufacturer, exporter of spice oleoresins and essential oils, providing plant-derived flavor and fragrance solutions across diverse sectors globally. | Food and Beverage Services | 🇰🇪 Ernakulam | 1,280 | 1972 |
| 97 | [Corona](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/corona-18558211) (corona.eg)<br>A chocolate company founded in 1919 in Egypt, specializing in confectionery products Underwent nationalization and privatization before being acquired by Sami Saad Group in 2000 | Food and Beverage Services | 🇪🇬 Giza | 1,277 | 1919 |
| 98 | [Mash premiere](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/mash-premiere) (mashpremiere.net)<br>A leading pharmaceutical company in Egypt, dedicated to improving healthcare in MENA and Africa through innovative local manufacturing and charitable initiatives | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 🇪🇬 Cairo | 1,275 | 1986 |
| 99 | [Oriental Weavers](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/oriental-weavers) (orientalweavers.com)<br>A leading producer of machine-made rugs and carpets, with a network of showrooms in Egypt and exports to over 130 countries worldwide | Textile Manufacturing | 🇪🇬 Cairo | 1,274 | 1979 |
| 100 | [Dufil Prima Foods Plc](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/dufil-prima-foods-plc) (dufil.com)<br>Africa's largest instant noodle manufacturer, with a significant impact on the Nigerian culinary landscape through its popular household product | Food and Beverage Services | 🇳🇬 Surulere | 1,273 | 1995 |

## 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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Source: https://www.tamtam.ai/l/manufacturers-in-africa