Amel International Services Limited Recognised Among Africa’s Fastest-Growing Companies 2025 By Financial Times
Amel International Services Limited, the manufacturer of Amel Susan food and baking products, has secured its position on the Financial Times ranking as one of Africa’s Fastest-Growing Companies for 2025. Published on May 14th and in partnership with the global research firm Statista, this prestigious list recognises businesses that have demonstrated exceptional growth and resilience between 2020 and 2023.
This marks the second consecutive year Amel International Services Limited has received recognition in the Financial Times ranking, moving significantly from 104 in 2024 to 80 in 2025. This success underscores the steadfast dedication to customer satisfaction and reinforces its impact in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector. Despite rising inflation and fluctuating exchange rates, the company secured its place on the list with an impressive Absolute Growth Rate of 137.8% and a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 33.5% in the highly competitive FMCG market. Details about the list and its methodology are on the Financial Times website: FT Africa’s Fastest-Growing Companies 2025.
“We are honoured to be recognised by the Financial Times as one of Africa’s Fastest-Growing Companies for 2025,” said Akan Peter Nsek, Managing Director/CEO of Amel International Services Limited. “This achievement reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation in every product we deliver. Consistency and quality are at the core of our production process. From sourcing equipment and raw materials to manufacturing, storage, and sales, we do not compromise. Our focus goes beyond selling products to delivering positive customer experiences.”
The achievement of Amel International Services Limited comes from maintaining high standards and continuously improving its product offerings and sales strategies. The company also ensures products are exported to mitigate the impact of foreign exchange fluctuations on its cash flow.
Looking ahead, Amel International Services Limited remains dedicated to expanding its footprint across Africa, diversifying its product offerings, and driving sustainable innovation within the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods industry.
About Amel International Services Limited
Amel International Services Limited is an indigenous Nigerian company dedicated to the sustainable production and packaging of high-quality food and baking products under its flagship brand, AMEL-SUSAN. Its mission is on import substitution and backwards integration by replicating and enhancing previously imported food items, offering locally sourced, superior alternatives to support the Federal Government’s “Made in Nigeria” initiative.
The product line includes Icing Sugar, Corn Flour, Baking Soda, Bakery Cocoa, Pure Cocoa Drink, Creamer, and Custard Powder in Milk, Vanilla, and Banana flavours—all of which are NAFDAC certified and proudly manufactured in Nigeria. Amel International has established distribution networks across Nigeria, Ghana, Cameroon, the Gambia, the United Kingdom, and parts of the United States, promoting the global appeal of Nigerian-made food products.