5 Lucrative Fast-Moving Consumer Goods You Should Invest In Today

5 Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) You Should Invest In Today

The fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry is one of the largest in the world. With successful billion-dollar companies like Procter & Gamble, Unilever, Coca-Cola, Nestle, Diageo, and several others leaving remarkable footprints through their massive growth and scale, the potential the industry has shown continues to open up even more opportunities for new and existing players.

While running a business at such a large scale is almost impossible for small businesses, taking advantage of the products sold by these major FMCG companies by reselling them, can get you running a profitable business in no time since their brand names are already known and trusted by millions of people in Nigeria, and billions others around the world.

If you’re thinking of starting a small business in the fast-moving consumer goods industry, whether as a distributor or as an original manufacturer, here are 5 lucrative FMCG industries you can invest in today:

1). Processed Food:

The processed food fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry is one of the largest in the world. The undying craving by people to consume junk food; whether sold in an eatery, at a bus station, or in traffic is ever endless.

With popular choices like sausage rolls, plantain chips, cakes, biscuits, chin chins, noodles, spaghetti, and more, taking a stance as a high-volume distributor for one of the most popular brands in these categories can get you earning a substantial income in a short time.

Some brands to lookout for are Gala, Minimie chinchin, Indomie, Golden Penny, and several others.

2). Beverages:

Beverages are any liquid that’s not water, and this comprises largely of soft drinks, milk, juice, coffee, beer, and a lot more.

Every evening, thousands of people spend time around the country drinking a type of beer or the other. The same applies to soft drinks. When most people consume meals in restaurants, at school, at events, and even at home, they drink a bottle of coca-cola, pepsi, or some other soft drinks.

The reason the drink category is highly lucrative is because, millions of people crave the taste of these drinks before they even purchase them. Their habit loops are tied around gorging down a bottle of coke, and they remain restless until they’ve consumed it irrespective of whatever the health consequences may be.

You can take advantage of this popular addiction by becoming a supplier of beverage products to restaurants, club houses, event centres, and general retailers. The revenue stream is largely recurrent and would keep you earning a substantial sum depending on what scale you ply in a shorter time, than trying to build your own brand from the ground-up.

3). Cosmetics & Grooming Products:

The use of cosmetic and grooming products have sky-rocked in recent years. Too many ladies around the world cannot leave their homes without wearing a makeup. It gets even more serious as a lot of ladies carry their makeups around with them in their handbags, to be applied at any instance they’re meeting up with someone important.

Since these FMCG products are always in use on a daily basis, manufacturing or distributing cosmetic or grooming products with the right execution can build up a large business.

If you’re thinking of acting as a distributor instead, some top brands people already patronize are Mary Kay, Black Opal, Elf, and several others.

4). Soaps, Detergents & Toiletries:

Almost everyone wakes up every morning to have a bath. When they use the rest room, they make use of the toiletries to clean up, and when they want to wash; whether with a machine or not, they use a detergent or bar soap.

Soaps, detergents, and toiletries are one of the most used FCMG products in the world. They’re so infused in our personal lives that we almost cannot do without them. While these items are sold are low prices, their high demand rate makes the business process worth it all in the end.

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5). Baby Care Products:

According to Unicef, an estimated number of about 353,000 babies are born every single day. This figure largely implies that the market size for baby products increases daily and so does the potential revenue volumes. Some popular baby product brands that have made a mark around the world and in their specific countries are Pampers, Cussons, Honest, and a lot more.

Knowing this, you can become a distributor for a major baby care product manufacturer. If you’ve got quite a sizeable income and believe direct manufacturing is your best bet, you can first venture into producing cheaper baby diapers and diversify from there on.

What are your thoughts on these 5 lucrative fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) you should invest in? Let me know by leaving a comment below.

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68 Comments

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[…] 5 Lucrative Fast-Moving Consumer Goods You Should Invest In Today – If you’re thinking of starting a small business in the fast-moving consumer goods industry, whether as a distributor or as an original manufacturer … juice, coffee, beer, and a lot more. Every … […]
Amsah Hassan Abdulmalik December 4, 2016 At 7:16 am

Like how much will one need to start as a distributor for baby care product, cosmetic & grooming , and consumer product and how. Secondly I will also want to know where one can learn how to produce soap for someone in Abuja axis. Thank you. You can reach me through this email add: [email protected]
- Stan Edom December 4, 2016 At 9:26 am
  
  Hi Hassan,
  
  To become a distributor, you need to know the terms of the company whose products you’d be a distributor for.
  
  To get this information, pay them a visit and find out their terms.
  
  Concerning soap production, a google search will give you abundant information.
  
  Thank you for asking.
Anthony February 1, 2017 At 1:31 pm

hi, i ,like to invest in all of the five, thank
Udunma Ikoro March 10, 2017 At 3:47 am

Nice write up. @ Amsah, what type of soap production are you referring to? If liquid soap, you can still learn online. I will give you a lead.
- Lomakhosi Dlamini March 22, 2017 At 1:25 pm
  
  @Udunma,please give me a lead on liquid soap production.
- Prince Kelly February 12, 2018 At 12:28 pm
  
  Good afternoon madam,
  I wish to learn how to produce liquid and tablet soap, also perform, I already have’s big office.
  
  Kindly assist me to meet with u.
  
  Regards
Boris April 4, 2017 At 9:39 pm

I have little amount of money it not upto 500k pls which fast lucrative business do u think I should start with that kind of money
- Stan Edom April 4, 2017 At 10:44 pm
  
  Hi Boris,
  
  I’d advice you focus on tasty baked meals that can be sold at schools, events, recreational parks, and even in traffic.
  
  Thank you for asking.
Kay April 14, 2017 At 7:02 pm

Hello Stan,
I will seek your advice on what to setup within the range of 500 thousand -1 million that will be basically on sales of products or goods.
Thanks you
- Stan Edom April 14, 2017 At 9:02 pm
  
  Hi Kay,
  
  I’d advice you first visit the local supermarkets in your vicinity to see what they lack but wish they could have stocked in their stores.
  
  After a soft market research, it would be a lot easier for you to determine what you could supply to them.
  
  Thank you for asking.
  - Kay April 15, 2017 At 12:53 pm
    
    Thank you
Kingsley Agwu June 26, 2017 At 11:40 am

I have a very big warehouse in the heart of onitsha with toilet and office but do not have physical cash. What business can i go into and how.
- Stan Edom June 28, 2017 At 3:28 pm
  
  Hi Kingsley,
  
  Have you thought of leasing out warehouse space to people?
Anonymous July 18, 2017 At 11:59 am

Hi. I live in Port Harcourt and plan to relocate to Abuja also, I want to embark in sub distributorship of any FMCG but I don’t know which. I need advice.
- Stan Edom July 18, 2017 At 12:35 pm
  
  Hello,
  
  We’ll post an article soon on how to start a distributorship business.
  
  Do look out for it.
  
  Thank you for asking.
Ogwo July 21, 2017 At 7:56 am

Please I need a nice business to start with 1.5million or 2million, fast moving business
- Stan Edom July 24, 2017 At 5:16 pm
  
  Hi Ogwo,
  
  Please follow the blog for more updates on business opportunities.
  
  Thank you for asking.
  - Fadekemi April 23, 2022 At 11:13 am
    
    Hello
    Am a student I sell male wears and accessories online but it not selling well like at all
    Please what advice can you give me or should I look into another business and if yes what types of business ? Like in the range of 50-100k
Esther July 24, 2017 At 5:56 pm

thanks u for the write up,am interested in the baby care product,probably be a distributor on a particular product pls how do I go about it?
- Stan Edom July 30, 2017 At 1:55 pm
  
  Hi Esther,
  
  I’d advice you do a google search for information on this. Overtime, we’d still write an article on how to start a distributorship business.
  
  Thank you for asking.
- Joke October 3, 2020 At 3:12 pm
  
  Thanks for this,am interested in soaps both liquid and tablet, detergent and toiletries,pls how do I go about it,I have Little amount of money
  - Stan Edom October 5, 2020 At 10:34 am
    
    Hi Joke,
    
    Please send an email to [email protected] and I’d be happy to help.
    
    Thank you.
victor July 26, 2017 At 2:15 pm

I want to go into importation of baby pampers and cloths. How do i procede
- Stan Edom July 30, 2017 At 1:49 pm
  
  Hi Victor,
  
  I’d advise you visit web platoforms like Alibaba or liase with someone in the country you want to import from.
  
  We’d publish an article soon on how to start an import/export business in Nigeria.
  
  Do look out for it.
  
  Thank you.
Mr. Obed Sabo August 7, 2017 At 5:04 pm

HI Stan,
just read through your article. great idea over.
i would love to start my own FMCG business but really need a comprehensive clue on the steps to go about.
- Stan Edom August 9, 2017 At 2:52 pm
  
  Hi Obed,
  
  Which business do you want to start up?
Lizzy August 30, 2017 At 1:39 am

If you are given 30million naira now to start up a business
What kind of business will you do And your reason
- Stan Edom September 2, 2017 At 10:39 am
  
  Hi Lizzy,
  
  I’d suggest exports or local product supplies-on-demand to anyone.
  
  Thank you for asking.
Peter September 19, 2017 At 8:38 am

I have 3million naira, I wanted to start tiles business,but during d process of learning d Biz, I noticed is slow and dull, I need a lively biz ,don’t wanna sleep in my shop as a young man
Obinna October 1, 2017 At 4:45 pm

How can one secure distributorship in companies that produce FMCG in Nigeria. if one is a starter with amount below 1million naira.
- Stan Edom October 3, 2017 At 11:36 am
  
  Hi Obinna,
  
  I’d advise you visit the corporate headquarters of the companies to talk to them.
  
  Thank you for asking.
Umewenike Chukwueloka October 17, 2017 At 2:06 pm

Great article
Blessing October 19, 2017 At 3:48 pm

I’m fed up of working for just a peanut,i want to quit but have some money like 300k.please I need your advice what to trade on. Thanks
- Stan Edom October 19, 2017 At 4:07 pm
  
  Hi Blessing,
  
  I’d advice you first do a feasibility study in your neighbourhood to find out what best you can trade on.
  
  Thank you for asking.
Chukwueloka November 3, 2017 At 1:10 am

I want to venture into production but I am still confused about the one to start with in any of the facts. I need your advice Mr Stan
- Stan Edom November 10, 2017 At 12:08 pm
  
  Hi Chukwueloka,
  
  What aspects of production have you previously tried to explore?
  
  Thank you for asking.
- Kehinde Asisat November 21, 2021 At 6:23 pm
  
  I want to venture into condiment or spice ingredients business. Does it necessary mean I have to learn under anyone?
  How I get a trusted wholesalers?
Remigius Isimah November 9, 2017 At 3:59 am

I am into FMCG already. I am vast in this business area. Currently undergoing registration of business and looking for investors. Please call or connect with me on whatsapp with your queries. For sake of doubt, you may verify my registration status with Nigerian corporate affairs commission using Hallo Konsult for name search.
- Remigius Isimah November 9, 2017 At 4:04 am
  
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Godswill December 7, 2017 At 7:07 am

helpful
- Stan Edom January 4, 2018 At 6:08 pm
  
  Thank you for the comment, Godwin.
Osi December 19, 2017 At 9:05 am

Hi Stan,
How do you go into production of cosmetics/makeup.(lips product in particular) Do we have the manpower/tech in N9ja or one has to rely internationally? How much can one start with?
- Stan Edom January 4, 2018 At 5:52 pm
  
  Hi Osi,
  
  Yes, we do have the manpower.
  
  Thank you for asking.
JEPHTHAH January 7, 2018 At 5:47 pm

Hi Stan,

Thanks, the article was very helpful.

I await your next article while I prepare financially to start as a distributorship.

Please if there is a company that can strengthen their distributor value chain easily, kindly notify me via my email([email protected]).

Thanks and God bless!!
- Stan Edom January 7, 2018 At 5:56 pm
  
  Thank you for the comment, Jephthah.
  
  Do have a great time.
Joy January 9, 2018 At 12:26 am

Please i am interested in becoming a sub-distributor of any fmcg but i do not know how to go about, things involve and which company. Really looking for what to do, thank you in advance
- Stan Edom January 10, 2018 At 10:14 am
  
  Please reach out to the company’s customer care for more inquiries.
  
  Thank you.
  - Joy January 12, 2018 At 12:44 am
    
    Ok, thanks
Joy January 9, 2018 At 12:41 am

Please Mr Stan, can you give some advice on what to do. Have interest on consumer products business but dont have the capital yet. My father in law used to send palm oil to me cos have it in their town. Taught of palm oil business together with grains but have been able to gather any capital. Want to start something. Please what can i do or if there is any consumer product company i can go to. Thanks
- Stan Edom January 10, 2018 At 10:13 am
  
  I’d advice you focus more on what works in your region, Joy.
Bukky January 21, 2018 At 8:51 am

Pls can someone help me with a business idea
Taj March 2, 2018 At 7:42 pm

Great Article,
I intend starting an FMCG company, but i need more insights on how to go about distribution and making my products known. Thank You
Ali Zaarour April 14, 2018 At 8:21 pm

Well done Stan. I remove my cap for you for trying to enlighten people instead of keeping it to yourself.

Stan which production is more preferable BISCUIT Production or Juice Pro.

My Regards,
sammy September 20, 2018 At 6:32 pm

Pls I want to register how can I begin the registration? Thanks.
Elizabeth November 6, 2018 At 8:44 pm

I am really impressed with your article. i want to start a medium scale drugstore business and baby care products. My question is how much do i need to hold before i can start these businesses.

Again, i need an advice for my younger sister ; what kind of business can she start with 300/350 thousand naira?
BASSEY December 23, 2018 At 3:15 pm

I have an empty shop in the quarters where I live in Gwagwalada, Abuja , pls which of the FMCG product strive there being a distributor, looking at the location. Thanks
Colins May 6, 2019 At 12:01 pm

Thank you for your write up. Please I want to import FMCG brands abroad but the process of NAFDAC registeration and what to import is my challenge. Pls I need your advice
Silicon..k June 11, 2019 At 9:36 pm

Hi,
It’s great to be here.

Regards
Victor November 4, 2019 At 10:53 pm

Hi can someone tell me what are the best fast moving commodities one can bring into Nigeria and sell them quickly, return again. I am able to source goods from all around the world.

Thanks

God bless
Naija Music January 31, 2020 At 7:35 pm

Interesting article. I wanna start the business but I need to knwo that this isnt gona be like other ponzi schemes that ran with my money. Please shed more lights on it.
emmydaz May 28, 2020 At 12:48 pm

nice post .
Sullivan July 3, 2020 At 11:23 pm

Thanks, the article was very helpful. Please if there is a company that can strengthen their distributor value chain easily, kindly notify me via my. [email protected]
Saka Bola August 17, 2020 At 10:51 am

Highly informative. Don’t you it’s better to run a supermarket for the above fast consumer moving goods instead of being a distributor for just one? There usually delay in payment most times. I think one can actually think big, start small and grow it overtime.
Please what do you feel?
- Stan Edom August 28, 2020 At 10:25 am
  
  You’re neither right nor wrong, Saka.
  
  It all depends on your supply chain network, and if it’s stronger for you in a supermarket setting, you go with that instead and vice versa.
  
  Thank you for your contribution.
DANIEL September 5, 2020 At 10:57 pm

Greetings

I resides in Abuja and wants to go into wholesale/distribution business in any or all Fast Moving Consumer Goods and Products. I have empty moderate warehouse and shops in 4 different markets in Abuja. Please I need a company or companies that I can contribute to strengthen their distributor value chain. The customer care contacts of the companies will be appreciated.

Thank you.

DANZABI VENTURES
Divine September 21, 2020 At 12:08 pm

Good afternoon Mr Stan,Please I’m as student,things haven’t been easy for me.i am into this telecommunications business,where I sell data,airtime,cable n nepa subscription,WAEC n NECO subscription etc.
Please how do I connect with business organisations that can make me their data plug and also increase my customers in order to increase sales.
Also I want to have a website of my own but from what I have gathered so far,I can’t afford it.
Please what other business can I do with the little I have that will help me as a student and also when I graduate.
Please I’m eager to hear your response
- Stan Edom September 24, 2020 At 12:44 pm
  
  Hi Divine.
  
  Please send an email to [email protected] and I’ll be happy to help.
  
  Thank you.