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Snacks, Chips & Biscuits Business In Africa_Africa For Investors_AFI

Chips & Biscuits

opportunity

A snack revolution is underway in Africa. Rising incomes, booming youth population and rapid urbanisation are reshaping food habits across the continent. Chips and biscuits are among the fastest-growing segments—driven by increasing demand for affordable, packaged convenience foods. With limited local production and rising consumption, Africa offers a rare window for early investors to lead and scale fast.

A snack revolution is underway in Africa. Rising incomes, booming youth population and rapid urbanisation are reshaping food habits across the continent. Chips and biscuits are among the fastest-growing segments—driven by increasing demand for affordable, packaged convenience foods. With limited local production and rising consumption, Africa offers a rare window for early investors to lead and scale fast.

$14.11 Bn

Market Size

7.83%

CAGR

$22.34 Bn

Forecast

Chips & Biscuits CAPABILITIES & FACILITIES IN AFRICA
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Chips & Biscuits Business in Africa_Investment Perks 3 Plug & Play Zones, Africa For Investors, Arise IIP
Chips & Biscuits Business in Africa_Investment Perks 4 ready Built Sheds for Food Procesing, Africa For Investors, Arise IIP
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+1.3Bn

*Consumer Market

574%

*Projected Intra-African Trade Growth by 203

40%

Lower Operational Costs*

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Chips & Biscuits Business in Africa: Key Advantages For Investors
  • Local Raw Materials: Easy access to cassava, maize, wheat, sugar and edible oils for cost-effective production of chips & biscuits.
  • Strategic Locations: Set up in Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana and Rwanda—fast-growing hubs with high FMCG demand.
  • Ready Infrastructure: Plug & play food-grade factories in SEZs with utilities, roads, and export links.
  • Export Growth Potential: Duty-free access to 54 countries under AfCFTA boosts your regional distribution.
  • Young, Affordable Workforce: A large, trainable labor pool and rising middle class support scalable growth.

Our clients

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Why Invest in Chips & Biscuits?

What are the top African countries for setting up chips and biscuits manufacturing plants?

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Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Ethiopia, and Rwanda are among the top destinations due to market size, SEZ infrastructure, and export readiness.

How can ARISE IIP help facilitate business for global investors in Africa?

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ARISE IIP develops and manages world-class Industrial Parks & SEZs across Africa. Investors benefit from ready-to-operate spaces with Single Window Business clearance, fast-track permits, tax incentives and logistics solutions through ARISE-managed zones. You can see the list of industrial zones operated by Arise IIP here, or submit the form below to share your business query. 
 

What kind of raw materials are locally available for chips and biscuit production?

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Africa produces cassava (for chips), maize, wheat (for biscuits), sugar, edible oils, and cocoa — ensuring stable, local supply and reducing input costs.

What is the scale of opportunity for exports from Africa?

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With AfCFTA, you can produce in one African country and export to others duty-free, creating an integrated pan-African supply chain. Africa’s intra-continental snack trade is projected to grow 574% by 2030.

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