Chocolate Manufacturing & Private-Label Factory in the UAE

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Chocolate Manufacturing & Private-Label Factory in the UAE

Food & Drink ManufacturersUmm Al Quwain, Umm Al Quwain, United Arab Emirates

Deal information

26 peopleEst. 2024Food & Drink Manufacturers
Asking price
AED 5.5M
Revenue
AED 8M
Profit
AED 2.4M
Multiple
2.3x

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Description

Operating UAE chocolate factory providing manufacturing through to packing, with private-label and distribution channels. A trained 26-person team supports day-to-day operations with limited owner dependence. Asking AED 5.5 million, negotiable. Further information available upon signing NDA.

Reason for sale

The US-based owner wishes to focus on his business interests in the United States.

Products & services

Chocolate and chocolate-confectionery manufacturing, sweets production and packing. The factory handles the process from manufacturing through finished-product packaging. Seller reports import/export activity and private-labelling services. Industrial licence issued on 24 September 2024 lists chocolate/confectionery manufacturing and manufacture of sweets.

Customers & market

Seller reports four private-labelling contracts in the UAE and approximately 600 retail outlets registered as distribution channels. Registered outlets should not be interpreted as 600 active purchasing customers without verification. Customer identities, contract terms, sales concentration and export destinations are available for review under NDA.

Operations & team

Manufacturing-to-packing operation supported by 26 staff across administration, accounting, site supervision, sales, head chef, assistant chefs and production workers. Seller reports experienced, well-trained staff on company visas, with accommodation provided and limited dependence on the owner for day-to-day operations. ISO certifications. One distribution vehicle is indicated as included from a three-vehicle fleet. The factory operates from a 15,000 sq ft premises in Umm Al Quwain at a reported AED 200,000 annual rent on a described three-year tenancy.

Growth opportunities

Potential for growth under the right owner through corporate gifts and special orders, building on the existing manufacturing, packing, private-label and retail-distribution capabilities. Future expansion depends on buyer strategy, production capacity and confirmed customer demand.

Financial notes & document verification

Seller confirms 2025 revenue of AED 8 million and net profit of AED 2.4 million (30% of revenue, seller-reported). Owner withdrawals of about AED 25,000 per month are reported within the figures, and the supporting P&L remains pending confirmation.

Company and licence details are taken from the supplied industrial licence: issued 24 September 2024, expiring 23 September 2026; a renewed copy or status confirmation is required before completion. The separate distribution-company licence is excluded from this draft.

The factory operates from a 15,000 sq ft premises in Umm Al Quwain at a reported AED 200,000 annual rent on a described three-year tenancy. ISO certificated, private-label agreements, retail-channel activity and the vehicles included in sale. Further information available upon signing NDA.

Revenue and earnings by year

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RevenueEBITDA
Financial yearRevenueEBITDA
FY2025AED 8,000,000—

Valuation

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Seller's method

AED 5,500,000

As filed by the seller

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