Industrial Potentials
Industrialization is rapidly taking place in the state. At present, the major industrial ventures include the Okitipupa Oil Palm Mill Plc at Okitipupa, NIROWI at Ondo, Cocoa Products Company Ltd. at Ile-Oluji and Oluwa Glass Company Plc at Igbokoda. Others include the Nigerian-Italian Ceramics Factory at Ifon, Alpha Paper Industries at Arigidi-Akoko, Ondo State Asphalt Company at Aponmu, Araromi-Ayesan Oil Palm Plc at Araromi-Obu and Foam Industry at Akure, to mention but a few.
A survey has shown that the number of private establishments employing more than five people and above is on the increase. While in 1980, the number of the latter was about 960 by 1992, the number was more than 2,830, with Akure having over 950. By September 1999, it is estimated to have grown to over 3,500 with Akure having over 2,000.
List of some Industries in Ondo State
| SN | NAME OF INDUSTRIES | LOCATION |
| 1 | Golden Ceramic Products Ltd | Ifon, Ose Local Govt. |
| 2 | Alpha 3D | Ikare Akoko, Akoko N/E |
| 3 | Cassava Starch/Flour \Plant | Oba Akoko S/W |
| 4 | Owena Int. Hotel Limited | Akure, Akure South |
| 5 | Ondo State Asphalt Company | Akure, Akure South |
| 6 | Owena Mass Transportation Company Ltd. | Akure, Akure South |
| 7 | Cocoa Catalytic Processing Industry | Alade-Idanre, Idanre Local Govt. |
| 8 | Briquette Manufacturing Plant | Akure, Akure South |
| 9 | Home and Office Industry Ltd. | Akure, Akure South |
| 10 | Oluwa Glass Plc | Igbokoda, Ilaje LG |
| 11 | Okitipupa Oil Palm Plc | Okitipupa, Okitipupa LG |
| 12 | Araromi/Ayesan Oil Palm Plc | Araromi-Obu Odigbo LG |
| 13 | Ore/Irele Oil Palm Plc | Irele, Irele LG |
| 14 | Cocoa Products Company | Ile-Oluji IleOluji/Okeigbo |
| 15 | Cassava Starch/flour plant Sunshine | Ikoya, Okitipupa LG |
| 16 | Denki Wire & Cable | Akure |
| 17 | Dexso Furniture | Akure |
| 18 | Perfect Integrated Foods Industry |
Akure, Akure South LG |
| 19 | Midland Cleaners Industries Ltd |
Bolorunduro, Akure North |
| 20 | Premier Timber |
Akure |
| 21 | Olam Nig. Ltd |
Akure |
| 22 | Ceylan Nig. Ltd |
Owo |
| 23 | Rooftec Nig. Ltd |
Arigidi Akoko |
| 24 | Perfect Integrated Foods Ltd |
