Africa’s industrial landscape is evolving, led by homegrown developers creating parks that drive economic growth, job creation, and regional trade. These companies are establishing ecosystems that support sustainable industrialization across the continent.
Here are top 5 industrial park developers in Africa:
— Africa Industrial Parks (Nigeria): Established in 1982, Africa Industrial Parks operates Agbara Industrial Park, providing infrastructure for manufacturing and logistics while supporting Nigeria’s industrialization.
— East African Industrial Park SC (Ethiopia): Founded in 1998, the company develops private industrial parks in Ethiopia, including Bishoftu, offering facilities that support manufacturing and logistics industries.
— Hawassa Industrial Park (Ethiopia): Opened in 2016, Hawassa Industrial Park focuses on garments, apparel, and textiles, providing modern infrastructure for industrial activity.
— Congo Industrial Platforms (Democratic Republic of Congo): Developing a 528-hectare industrial zone in Kinshasa, the company focuses on timber, FMCG, pharmaceuticals, and consumer electronics.
— Gabon Special Economic Zone (Gabon): Developing an industrial zone in Nkok, Gabon Special Economic Zone supports timber processing and other industries with dedicated infrastructure.
These developers lead Africa’s industrial transformation, creating parks that enhance economic diversification and sustainable growth.
This ranking is based on each company’s track record in industrial park development, project scale, and contribution to local economies. Selection was informed by verified industry reports, company announcements, and media coverage as of August 2025, highlighting Africa’s leading, African-founded industrial park developers.
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