10 Best Warehouse & Storage Businesses in Nigeria

06 Oct 2025

Warehouse & storage in Nigeria is a critical component in supply chains — for agriculture, FMCG, pharmaceuticals, import/export, cold chain etc. The best business in this space do more than simply rent out space; they offer value-added services (temperature control, cold rooms, solar powered units, racking, inventory/SKU management, pick & pack, security), good locations (proximity to ports, roads, farms, markets), reliable power or off-grid alternatives, and technology for tracking, management, and logistics. Cold storage is especially important because a large percentage of produce in Nigeria spoils post-harvest. Enterprises like ColdHubs, Ecotutu, Cold Sylos address that gap with off-grid, solar electric powered cold rooms, strategically placed storage hubs, aggregators, and refrigerated transport. Equipment manufacturers like DeKoolar fill the need by enabling cold storage infrastructure, chillers, freezers, and related systems. On the ambient/general storage side, companies like V-Logic, Mecalux, Cargoburg, Dynafreit provide well-structured warehouse space, fitted for different temperature needs, good security, and are close enough to supply chains to reduce transit time/cost. They also often offer tools for efficient utilization (racking, optimization) and flexibility (short or long term leases). Challenges remain: high cost of power, infrastructure stability, ensuring cold chain integrity (especially with intermittent power), risk of spoilage, ensuring consistent quality in facilities, regulatory standards, and logistics (roads, transport). But the clear trend is growth: more cold chain infrastructure, better warehouse tech, investment in solar or clean energy to keep storage active, and increasing demand from agriculture, food processing, pharmaceuticals, and retail sectors.