May 22, 2026
By Emeka Anaeto, Business Editor
BUA Foods Plc has been recognised in the 2026 edition of the Financial Times’ Africa’s Fastest Growing Companies ranking, reinforcing the Company’s emergence as one of Africa’s leading industrial growth stories and underscoring the increasing global relevance of large-scale manufacturing businesses driving economic transformation across the continent.
Published annually since 2021 by the Financial Times in collaboration with Statista, the ranking recognises companies across Africa that recorded the highest compound annual growth rates (CAGR) in revenue between 2021 and 2024, spotlighting businesses contributing significantly to economic expansion, industrial development, market growth, and long-term value creation.
BUA Foods’ inclusion in the ranking reflects the Company’s strong growth trajectory and operational resilience within one of Africa’s most challenging business environments. Between 2021 and 2024, the Company recorded a CAGR of 66.13% in revenue, driven by sustained expansion across its core food categories, rising consumer demand, and continued market penetration across Nigeria and the broader African market.
