Dantata Foods

What Dantata Foods does

Dantata Foods & Allied Products Limited is a privately held Nigerian agricultural company incorporated in 2005 and headquartered in Kano. It operates one of the largest oil mills in West Africa and runs a vertically integrated agricultural value chain spanning upstream farming (460 hectares owned in Bebeji Kano plus 2,500 hectares of contract farming), processing, manufacturing, packaging, and import/export distribution. Core consumer-facing products include refined groundnut oil, cottonseed oil, NA RUGA animal feed for ruminants, and Bara'a premium parboiled rice. Industrial service offerings include sesame cleaning at 6 tons per hour (50-60 tons/day, 97% purity), in-house laboratory testing for crude protein, oil content, FFA, peroxide value, and iodine value, warehousing, weighbridge, short and long-haul trucking, cold-chain transport, and complete import/export brokerage.

The company monetizes across six revenue streams: commodity exports (sesame seeds, ginger, hibiscus, cassava, gum arabic, soybeans), branded edible oils sold in 25Lt/5Lt/1Lt packaging, packaged rice, animal feed in 50/20/10kg bags, and transaction-fee services for logistics and import/export brokerage. It serves four primary customer segments — international export buyers, local market traders, Nigerian smallholder farmers (via contract farming and sesame cleaning), and household consumers — and sells into Africa, the Middle East, and Europe. The firm is part of the family-controlled Dantata Conglomerate, alongside subsidiaries in plastics (D'Afric Global Resources, Samba Brand), water engineering (Sniger Limited), and construction (Tamidan Nigeria Limited).

Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales coordinated from the Kano headquarters, which oversees local and international sales plus importation, exportation, clearing, and transportation across Nigeria. Marketing relies on the company website and newsletter, earned-media coverage of partnership announcements, and corporate events including MoU signings and visits from senior political and diplomatic figures. The company holds NAFDAC and SON quality certifications on its edible oils and has secured strategic partnerships with the UK Government (via British High Commission/DFID), Bayero University Kano's Centre for Dryland Agriculture, Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, and Cross River State Government, positioning it as a politically connected player in Nigeria's agribusiness ecosystem.

Name

Dantata Foods

Legal name

Dantata Foods & Allied Products Limited

Website

https://dantatafoods.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Dantata Foods & Allied Products Limited is a Nigerian, Kano-headquartered agribusiness operating one of West Africa's largest oil mills. It runs a vertically integrated farm-to-export value chain producing branded edible oils, rice, and animal feed, and supplying sesame, ginger, hibiscus, and other commodities to export buyers, traders, farmers, and households.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Food Processing and Commodity Export

NAICS

Soybean and Other Oilseed Processing (311224), Fats and Oils Refining and Blending (311225), Animal Food Manufacturing (31111), Oilseed (except Soybean) Farming (11112)

SIC

Fats & Oils (2070), Food And Kindred Products (2000), Agricultural Production-Crops (100)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYAFAKAEAE

Specialty & Tropical Oils Processing (Avocado, Sesame, Peanut, Rice Bran, Grapeseed)

Agriculture & Food Production/Food Processing & Manufacturing/Edible Oils, Fats & Margarine Manufacturing

SECONDARYAFAGAGAN

Specialty Seed & Flavoring Crop Farming (Vanilla, Sesame, Mustard)

Agriculture & Food Production/Crop Farming/Specialty & Industrial Crop Farming (Tobacco, Hops, Spices, Medicinal/Aromatic Plants)

SECONDARYAFAGABAI

Other Oilseed Farming (Flaxseed/Linseed, Safflower, Sesame, Mustard, Camelina, etc.)

Agriculture & Food Production/Crop Farming/Oilseed & Pulse Farming (Soybeans, Canola, Sunflower, Peas, Lentils, Beans)

Keywords

• Edible oil processing
• Agricultural commodity export
• Rice milling
• Animal feed production
• Sesame seed cleaning

Headquarters

HQ city

Kano

HQ country

Nigeria

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Agricultural Commodity Export: Export of major commodities including Sesame Seeds, Ginger, Hibiscus, Cassava, Gum Arabic, and Soy Beans. The company is a major player in grains export from Nigeria with solid reputation amongst export buyers.
2. Edible Oil Manufacturing: Processing and manufacturing of refined groundnut oil and cotton seed oil sold in various sizes (25Lt, 5Lt, 1Lt) to households and commercial customers.
3. Animal Feed Production: Production and sale of NA RUGA animal feeds in 50kg, 20kg and 10kg bags for ruminant animals including cattle, sheep and goats.
4. Rice Processing and Sales: Production and distribution of BARA'A Premium Parboiled Rice, processed through steamed and dried rice in its husk before milling.
5. Import/Export Brokerage Services: Complete import/export brokerage services including purchase contracting, consulting, shipping, warehousing, supplier/buyer identification and delivery scheduling.
6. Transportation and Logistics Services: Short and long distance general trucking services, cold chain transportation, and container/trailer transport of palletized commodities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Dantata Foods & Allied Products Limited processes, manufactures, and distributes edible oils (groundnut and cotton seed), parboiled rice (Bara'a Premium), and animal feed (NA RUGA), alongside agricultural commodity export (sesame, ginger, hibiscus, cassava, gum arabic, soybeans). The company also provides sesame cleaning, laboratory testing, storage/warehousing, weighbridge, IT-for-agriculture, import/export brokerage, and transportation/logistics services.

Product overview

Dantata Foods & Allied Products Limited is an agricultural and food products company operating one of the largest Oil Mills in West Africa. The company's product portfolio comprises four core consumer-facing products: Groundnut Oil and Cotton Seed Oil (edible oils for cooking and frying), Na Ruga Animal Feed (comprehensive livestock feed for ruminants), and Bara'a Premium Rice (parboiled rice). Services include storage and warehousing, weighbridge services, IT solutions for agriculture, sesame grain cleaning (up to 50-60 tons per day), import/export brokerage, transportation and logistics, laboratory testing, and crop production across a 460-hectare farm plus 2,500 hectares of contract farming. The company exports commodities including Sesame Seeds, Ginger, Hibiscus, Cassava, Gum Arabic, and Soy Beans.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NA RUGA: Comprehensive animal feed brand formulated for various ruminant animals including cattle, sheep and goats. Comes in 50kg, 20kg and 10kg bags.
• Bara'a Premium Rice
• Samba Brand

Products and services

• Groundnut Oil Refined groundnut oil produced under hygienic conditions with aromatic flavour, rich protein content, and lower cholesterol levels, containing essential Omega-6 fatty acids. Packaged in 25Lt, 5Lt, and 1Lt sizes for households and commercial customers.
• Cotton Seed Oil Oil produced from high-quality cotton seeds (Gossypium hirsulum and Gossypium herbaceum), known for high protein content, low cholesterol, and essential Omega-6 fatty acids. Popular for the frying industry and commercial food preparation.
• NA RUGA Animal Feed Comprehensive animal feed formulated for ruminant animals (cattle, sheep, goats), containing both concentrates and roughages in scientifically agreed proportions. Available in 50kg, 20kg, and 10kg bags for fattening, dairy, and beef development programs.
• Bara'a Premium Rice Premium parboiled rice obtained through steamed and dried rice in its husk before milling. Contains higher fibre, protein, thiamine (Vitamin B1), niacin (Vitamin B3), vitamin B6, folate, calcium and potassium than white rice. Stones free with natural health benefits.
• Grains/Sesame Cleaning Service High-capacity sesame cleaning service operating at up to 6 tons per hour and 50-60 tons per day, achieving 97% good and clean sesame output. Provided to local market traders and export buyers.
• Import/Export Brokerage Complete import/export brokerage services including purchase contracting, consulting, shipping, warehousing, supplier/buyer identification, and delivery scheduling for agricultural commodities across Nigeria and international markets.
• Transportation and Logistics Short and long distance general trucking services, cold chain transportation, and container/trailer transport of palletized commodities for both internal operations and third-party customers.
• Storage and Warehousing Storage facilities for various types of grains for value addition or export, with protection against losses, insects, and other vagaries of nature.
• Laboratory Testing Services DFAP laboratory facility offering tests for crude protein, carbohydrate, oil content, ash content, moisture content, free fatty acid (FFA), peroxide value (PV), iodine value (IV), and more.
• Weighbridge Services Weighbridge system for recording the actual quantity of goods coming into or going out of the factory, provided to clients at reasonable cost.
• Crop Production Production of soybeans, groundnut, rice, and forager crops on a 460-hectare owned farm in Bebeji Kano and on approximately 2,500 hectares of contract farming fields.
• Agricultural Commodity Export Export of Nigerian agricultural commodities including sesame seeds, ginger, hibiscus, cassava, gum arabic, and soy beans to international markets in Africa, the Middle East, and Europe.

Quantifiable outcome

• 97% good and clean sesame output from cleaning operations
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Kano ChaptercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 August 2020Partnership to address animal feed shortages in Nigeria by providing affordable livestock feed (Naruga brand) for herders across the country. Aims to foster economic prosperity, reduce farmer-herder conflicts, and promote lasting peace. Addresses massive but underutilized livestock industry and encroachment on grazing reserves.
• Centre for Dryland Agriculture (CDA), Bayero University KanocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 June 2020MoU signed to revitalize dryland agriculture in Nigeria. Partnership focuses on research for drought-resistant seeds, sharing findings with farmers, promoting scientific farming methods. Expected to benefit 100,000 farmers. Aims to ensure quality assurance in agricultural inputs and products in line with international standards for export to Europe and Western markets.
• UK Government / British High Commission to NigeriacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 February 2020UK government partnership with Dantata Group to promote agribusiness development in Nigeria, focusing on food security, sustainable land use, and exports. British High Commissioner Catriona Laing led delegation visit. Partnership follows UK-Africa Business and Investment Summit in London, January 2020. UK to provide enabling environment and facilitate investment in agribusiness, bio-economy, climate change, and food security.
• Cross River State GovernmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMOU signing for project cooperation. Gallery images show meetings with Cross River State Governor HE Ben Ayade and project inspection activities in Cross River State.
• Bayero University Kano (BUK)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU signing between Dantata Foods and Bayero University Kano for cooperation in agricultural development and research.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Premier Feed Mills (Olam subsidiary): Nigerian animal feed manufacturer (now part of Olam) producing poultry and aqua feeds. Direct comparable to Dantata's Na Ruga livestock feed line for the Nigerian feed market.
• Olam Agri (formerly Olam International): Singapore-headquartered global agro-processor and commodity trader with deep Nigerian operations in sesame, grains, and edible oils. Most direct competitor to Dantata's commodity export and oil milling activities in West Africa.
• BUA Group (BUA Foods): Nigerian conglomerate with major operations in sugar, flour, pasta, edible oils, and rice. Directly comparable in edible oils and rice segments where Dantata competes for Nigerian consumer share.
• ETG (Export Trading Group): Pan-African agri-commodity trader and processor with significant sesame, pulses, and grains sourcing across West Africa. Closely comparable to Dantata's commodity export and sesame cleaning operations.
• Flour Mills of Nigeria: Largest Nigerian food and agro-allied company, operating flour milling, edible oils (Golden Penny), and animal feed. Competes directly with Dantata's oil milling, rice, and feed lines in Nigerian retail and B2B channels.
• Dangote Group (Dangote Sugar, Dangote Rice): Africa's largest conglomerate with significant Nigerian sugar, rice, and pasta operations. Competes with Dantata on rice processing scale and packaged staples distribution.
• GB Foods (GB Olives, Bama, Helna's): Barcelona-headquartered food group with substantial West African presence in edible oils, condiments, and packaged foods. Comparable to Dantata's packaged edible oil retail offering.

Broad incumbents

• Louis Dreyfus Company: Global merchant and processor of agricultural commodities including oilseeds and grains. Comparable through commodity export and origination activities overlapping Dantata's sesame and soybean trading.
• Cargill: Global agro-commodity giant active across grains, oilseeds, and animal nutrition. Larger and more diversified than Dantata but competes at the export and ingredient supply tier.

Regional players

• Norish (Northern Nigeria-based rice and oil processor): Nigerian rice and edible oil processor operating primarily in Northern Nigeria. Most geographically comparable competitor to Dantata's Kano-based rice and oil operations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/dantatafoods

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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