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Cost of Starting a Bakery in Nigeria (2024)

Cost of Starting a Bakery in Nigeria (2024)

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You are reading this post because you are probably considering going into the bakery industry and are interested in knowing more about the bakery market. Either way, you are in the right place; on the right page; and yes, with the very right idea. Ideas sell in Nigeria and with the right information, you can be sure to be among the top people in whichever area you have decided to invest in. So, let’s get started.

It is no hidden fact that the bakery business is one of the most lucrative businesses anyone can get into in Nigeria. It is easy to see why a lot of bakeries have emerged in the country over the past 10 years. While some people have made it big time in the industry, some others still find it difficult to find and stamp their feet in the market. The demand for baked products will always be on the rise, and so is the need for more bakeries. Bread, cakes, and other bakery-related foods/snacks are rated among the most in demand in the market.

cost of starting a bakery in nigeria

If you are among those who think starting up a Bakery comes cheap, then you have either been fed with wrong information or have decided to ignore the obvious. Truth is, starting a bakery doesn’t come cheap. In fact, they are among those businesses you venture into with some basic capital.

Don’t get this wrong, you can start a mini bakery with as low as a hundred thousand naira or even lower, but be sure it might not go beyond the name and level – mini. You will need a minimum of N500,000  and as high as N6 million, depending on the size and scale you want, to start a proper and standard bakery in Nigeria.

In this post, we will take a look at the estimated amount and the processes involved in starting a bakery in Nigeria.


Processes and Cost of Starting a Bakery in Nigeria     

It is not enough to have that idea to start a bakery business in Nigeria. A bakery business requires proper planning and setting up of the right strategies, including putting the right things in place at the right time. Starting a bakery is not a very difficult thing to do, sincerely, and the processes involved redirect, straightforward, and provided things are done accordingly, less stressful, and fun. The bakery business is a top one and a steady goldmine that can easily make one a millionaire.

Prices of Main Bakery Equipment in Nigeria

  • Deck Oven (1 bag) == From N1,900,000
  • Dough Mixer (1 bag) == From N2,300,000
  • Dough Mixer (25kg) == From N800,000
  • Tabletop Slicer == From N345,000

Do you need high-quality bakery equipment in Nigeria? Then we recommend Gbola Azeez Technical Services @ 26, Olusoji Street off Afariogun, Oshodi, Lagos.

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Deck Oven

Deck Oven (1 bag capacity)

 

dough mixer

Dough Mixer

 

tabletop slicer

Tabletop Slicer

 

rotary oven

Rotary Oven

 

gravity slicer

Gravity Automatic Slicer

 

dough divider

Dough Divider

 

dough moulder

Dough Moulder

Deck Ovens vs. Rotary Ovens

Deck ovens are of single-phase capacity and their output capacity is minimal. A deck oven can contain a maximum of 45 loaves at a time.

A rotary oven, on the other hand, uses a 3-phase power supply, and its ignition is diesel-powered. A one-bag rotary oven can take about 90 loaves at a time. Your choice of oven would depend on the size and output capacity of the bakery you’re planning to set up.

Tabletop Slicers vs. Gravity Slicers

A tabletop slicer slices a loaf of bread at a time, and it’s used by hot bread shops and mini bakeries. A gravity slicer is used by bigger, commercial bakeries, as it can slice as much as 20 loaves of bread per minute. While tabletop slicers work with single-phase power supplies, gravity slicers work with 3-phase power supplies.

Do you need high-quality bakery equipment in Nigeria? Then recommend Gbola Azeez Technical Services @ 26, Olusoji Street off Afariogun, Oshodi, Lagos.

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Starting a Bakery Business: Step-by-Step Guide

Let us now take a look at the processes involved and the estimated price of starting a proper and standard bakery in Nigeria.

1. Plan

This stage costs nothing but is often among the most important processes of all. This is where the work starts. As easy as this sounds, planning how you want your bakery to be, the size, the process, the means of getting the capital (if you don’t have it already) and deciding on the kind of bakery you want can be really tasking. It involves a lot of things to consider including the location of your bakery and how you plan on running it when it eventually starts.

Do you want to start as an online bakery where people just order online and you deliver without actually having a structure in that regard? Do you want to start a counter bakery where people come and purchase from the counter? This is a very important stage when starting a bakery, or in fact, most other businesses in Nigeria. You should also consider getting trained. Although this is not compulsory, given that you might not be the one in charge of the technical aspect of the business, it is sometimes necessary to have a basic idea of the operation and know how to go about it.

2. Develop a Business Plan

This is the part where you put your plans in written form. Like most other businesses, a bakery business needs a well-written business plan. We will not dwell so much on this because the first part covers most details that should be involved in the business plan.

3. Get Registered

You need to be registered with the National Bakery Association to be an official member of the association and register your bakery. Since you will also be dealing with what people will eat, you need to be registered with NAFDAC to avoid being disturbed by the federal government.

4. Get Started

This is where the work begins. Since this is the part where you start spending money, we will start the estimation from here. To make this process easier, we have estimated the necessary steps to take to set up your bakery.

5. Secure a Good Location

If you have opted against online bakery, you need to choose a location that is close to the target market. Location will not be a real barrier provided you have a stable means of transporting your baked products to the target market. It is difficult to estimate an amount for location. Prices depend on the area and `other major factors. Location rent is relative.

6. Hire Workers

Even if you will be involved in operations, you will still need workers. Depending on how big the bakery is, you will need a minimum of 5 to 10 workers. You should just go for random workers because you want to cut costs, for a start, go for experienced workers in that area of operation for maximum efficiency.

7. Get the Equipment You Need

The bakery requires some core equipment that is necessary for the operation. Here are some of the equipment needed in a Bakery.

  • Huge Ovens (Minimum of 2, depending on the size and scale of the bakery)
  • Big Tables (Minimum of 3)
  • Mixing Machine
  • Moulding Machine
  • Production Pans
  • Disposable Hand Gloves (For workers)
  • Bread Cutter/Slicer
  • Worker’s Uniform (Optional)
  • Carry Pan
  • Generator

The current prices of some of this equipment have been listed above.

Overall Estimate

It is actually difficult to make an exact estimate of how much you will spend when setting up your bakery. This will be based on your personal plan and the type and scale of bakery you are looking a. This post highlights the major things you need and the steps you need to take when starting a bakery business. Based on past experience and people’s testimonies, you will need anything from N700,000 to start a bakery business. On average, one needs to have anything from N1,000,000, depending on the scale of the business.

PRICES LAST UPDATED: SEPTEMBER 24, 2023.

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95 Comments

  1. EDOSA

    thank you for the information ,it is very helpful,but i still want to know the cost of the equipment ,and it’s list ,thank you .

    • Olaleke Adedayo

      Thanks for the useful information, but can you specifically state the current prices of equipments and best market to source for them.

      • Gbolagade Azeez

        Kindly check the post above for useful informations needed

      • Ovbarhe Ahonsi

        I will like to have a basic practical training and good insight on bakery business. Where can I go or source such training?

    • Gbolagade Azeez Adeyemi

      Kindly go through the post above again to see the informations you requested for…… Thanks

  2. Chibuzp

    I love this!. Thanks much. Pls kindly help us with the cost of the equipments.

    • Gbolagade azeez

      Kindly go through the above post again and see informations as regards the cost of equipments

      • Joseph

        Thanks for this extensive discuss on Bakery Startup.

        However I need d Estimate for a 2bag oven bakery; it’s capacity & cost.

        Kindly mail me……
        Thanks.

    • Gbolagade Azeez Adeyemi

      Kindly go through the post above again to see the cost of equipments as requested

  3. Michael

    Thank you for the information. Please assist the price of each equipment.

    • Gbolagade azeez

      Kindly recheck the post above again for useful information as regards ur question…. Thanks

    • Gbolagade Azeez Adeyemi

      Kindly go through the post above again to see the price of each equipment.

      • Somuayina

        Please, give me your contacts via my email address.

      • Chinwe

        I really need your contact I have read through but didn’t see it.thanx

        • Gbolagade azeez

          Kindly go tru d post again as all errors with d missing contact information has bin fixed… Thanks

  4. Zainab akpan

    Thanks a million for this information… You have really shed .ore light on the business. Please do assist in getting the prices on equipment and the contact of genuine distributors of the equipments.

    • Adeyemi

      Kindly contact us as we are into sales, repair,installation and maintainance of bakery equipments. We are also into consultations for starters in d bakery industry.

      • Quadri Odegbesan

        Your contact information please

      • Deji

        Your number please?

      • Femi

        Dear Adeyemi,

        Kindly make your contact available for business. I await your contact. I have provided my email.

        Thanks

      • shonawo oluwafemi

        Good day
        pls I am planning on starting a bread bakery nd I need both your advice and mentoring as well as prices for the instruments needed
        pls how can I contact you for more

      • Ogochukwu

        How do I contact you

      • Kanu Okechukwu Collins

        I want to establish a bakery . I need a consultation. I also need basic training on baking and how to run a bakery

        • Gbolagade azeez

          Kindly recheck the post and see informations On how to contact me

        • Gbolagade Azeez Adeyemi

          Kindly go through the post above again to see contact informations

      • olly

        kindly drop your contact details

      • Kabir Sabe Jibia

        Pls can we know the prices of the basic equipment required to start the business.

    • Adeyemi

      D prices varies bt it also depends on d type of bakery u intend starting, be it an hot bread shoo or a commercial bakery.

      • dozie

        I need to start something in my house like a cottage industry to service around my area.Hot bread ,commercial bakery,or mini bakery for a start

      • Tola Taiwo

        Good day Mr Adeyemi, can you please send me a contact number and or address. Thank you. Tola.

        • Gbolagade Azeez

          contact me via my faccebook page GBOLA AZEEZ TECHNICAL SERVICES

        • Gbolagade azeez

          Kindly go through the post above again and you would see contact details on how to contact me

        • Gbolagade Azeez Adeyemi

          kindly check the post above again to see my contact information……thanks

    • Mr Emmanuel Ogunlana

      Please contact

      Emmanuel Ogunlana
      Executive Marketing Officer

      FOLD NIGERIA LIMITED
      7, Akinhanmi Street, Off Fashoro Street,
      Surulere, Lagos, NIGERIA.
      Tel: 08130575293
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  5. Richard

    Thanks in a bunch, I really want to go into this and I have a house I can use, cheers

    • Jeremiah Hassan

      Thanks a lot for such a great information in time like this,
      Can such business kick start from my room without any formal notification to authority and other association for a while

      I’ll be glad when responded to
      Also, I’ll llike to know the measurement procedures
      Regard

      • Bunmi

        Very helpful.. I’m hoping on starting the business.. how do I get the equipment

  6. Razak Tekobo

    Thanks alot, what a wonderful and realistic information you just shared with us. But I will love to know the cost of each machine and a reliable distributor, if possible in Lagos.
    Razak tekobo
    raza*91@gmail.com

    • Gbolagade azeez adeyemi

      Kindly go through the post above again and see informations as regards the cost of equipments and supplier…. Thanks

  7. tea

    plz the cost is inportant and d distributor that we can con contact

    • Gbolagade azeez adeyemi

      Kindly go through the post above again and see the cost of equipments and the distributor as requested

  8. Ajit Bhoi

    Thanks For the useful information, can you please send your contct details.

    • Gbolagade azeez adeyemi

      Kindly go through d post above again and see informations as regards the contact details

  9. Betiku Olubunmi

    Please share the type of building/structure required and water source

  10. Adeyemi

    Starting up a bakery might come with one or two hiccups and Dats y we are here to take dem off u. Kindly contact us as we are into sales, installation, repair and maintainance of bakery, kitchen and cake and quipments. We are also into consultations for starters in d bakery industry.

    • Segun Ibadan

      What is your contact and what will be my obligations for the services you render?

    • Tolu

      You did not drop your contact details. Email adress or phone number is okay.

    • Ifeanyi

      Hello Adeyemi,

      What’s your contact number and address?

      • Gbolagade azeez adeyemi

        Kindly go through d post above again to c my contact details… Thanks

    • Ogochukwu

      Please I need your contact

      • Gbolagade azeez adeyemi

        Kindly go through the post above again to see my contact details….. Thanks

    • Kazeem

      Please share your contact details

      • Gbolagade Azeez

        you can contact me via mail on gbolaazeeztechnicalservice*@gmail.com…….. i am Gbolagade Azeez of GBOLA AZEEZ TECHNICAL SERVICES

      • Gbolagade azeez adeyemi

        Kindly go through the post above again to see contact informations…… Thanks

      • Gbolagade Azeez Adeyemi

        Kindly go through the post above again to see my contact informations……….. thanks

    • Adaobi

      I need to contact you personally. I plan to open a bakery and I need professional advice. Can I get your contact so I can book an appointment. I stay in Lagos. Thanks.

      • Gbolagade Azeez

        kindly check my facebook page for my contact as the admin of this page isnt posting my comments…….. contact me via GBOLA AZEEZ TECHNICAL SERVICES on facebook.
        thanks.

      • Gbolagade azeez adeyemi

        Kindly go through the post above again and see contact informations on Ow to contact me

  11. Ifeoma

    Thank you for this piece.please do help with cost list and where best to buy the equipment s needed for starting a bakery

    • Gbolagade azeez adeyemi

      Kindly go through d post above again and to see contact informations….. Thanks

  12. Favour Nwaoha

    thank you for your information on bakery business, am planning to start a bakery business at the end of this year. am planning to invest 1 million naira and i dont have a clue in baking and intend going for training before starting. i want to know if 1 million can acquire all the the equipment and start the business.

    thank you hoping to hear from you soon

  13. Quadri Odegbesan

    Your contact please.

  14. Alade

    Thanks a bunch

  15. Alade

    Kindly teach me on 08033207681. I would like you to consult for me on establishing a bakery in Surulere

  16. Rev. Ndukwe NWAUKWA

    Thanks for giving me an insight in Bread Bakery. Please give the prices for all the equipment where to get them.

  17. Nick Apata

    Thanks for your useful information on this business. I have a few questions to ask as way forward.

    Thanks,
    Nick

  18. Funmi

    Thanks for the information. But please can you help with the cost list and where best to buy the equipment needed for a bakery

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  20. Oluka Chiosa

    Any one ready to kick start a bakery business. Call me on this no 07062787870 for consultation and how to make beautiful homemade bread with long shelf life without preservatives.

  21. Gbolagade azeez adeyemi

    Kindly go through the post above again to see contact informations…… Thanks

  22. Shola

    I have gone through it over and over I didn’t see it

    • Salma Idris

      The prices are there thou.

    • Gbolagade Azeez

      Kindly go tru the article again as all errors of the missing contact has been rectified

  23. Emmanuel Kolawole

    Very insightful write up.
    Can I have your contact number as I still have some salient enquiry about this business.

    Regards
    Emmanuel

  24. Hajara Abdul-malik Umar

    Interested, I will like to know more on this information and the cost of the equipment also the process to take. Thank you.

  25. Salma Idris

    Please can I have your information, I mean how to contact you? Thank you for the beautiful output.

  26. Ebosele Akhere Paul

    Interesting I still need more information about the equipment and plant

  27. Waco

    Hi, thanks for the info. Pls how do one contact you?

  28. Waco

    Hi, the info was very helpful. thanks for the info. Pls how do one contact you?

  29. Chukwukwadorom

    Enlightened information, and I have gone through this information over and again, and I didn’t see any contact information.

  30. Tunde Oluwole

    What is your address cos I want to visit to see what’s on ground. We intend the barkery for a small school.

  31. F.B. Akinbileje

    having gone through your write up, I am interested in one deck oven, 25 kg dough mixer eat but then can an amount of N2.5 m be enough to start a bakery?
    Secondly is your company available for technical advice?

  32. Omotoke

    That was a very good update on bakery business…God bless you for that great job.
    Please how can I get trained and how can I get able hands to work for me?
    Many thanks

  33. Rotimi

    Thank you, I need more

  34. @toba_peters

    Pls, how can I reach you? We need to discuss business.

  35. Abdullah

    Where else do you have branches in Nigeria?

  36. Akindeji Akinade

    I did a cost analysis. I realize 700, is far from starting. Please give a breakdown of this 700k to 2M to start a bakery.

  37. Anmama

    I would love to know the bread bag making process

  38. Dennis

    Thanks so much Mr Gbola Azeez for explicitly explaining details to me over the phone. I hope to visit your office soon.

  39. Joseph

    Please, what is price of half bag deck oven? The you stated above is one bag.
    Thank you

    Joseph

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