Polypropylene products from the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals were presented at the 12th edition of PROPAK West Africa 2025, where they were recognised by the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), event organisers, and international partners as a major addition to Nigeria’s manufacturing sector.

Produced at the refinery in Lagos, the polypropylene supply is intended to reduce Nigeria’s 90 per cent dependence on imports. The company stated that local manufacturers, distributors, and industrial users now have access to a consistent, high-quality alternative to imported raw material.

Assistant Director of Corporate Affairs and Communications at MAN, Dr. Segun Alabi, said the availability of the product would ease the pressure on importers.

“Polypropylene is a vital raw material for many of our members, and the introduction of locally produced supply will ease the pressure on importers.
Dangote is producing in surplus, which means demand can now be met both locally and internationally. Instead of relying on imports, users can now source locally. We’re fully prepared to work with Dangote to push polypropylene into the Nigerian market and even export it as a source of foreign exchange,” Alabi said.

The organisers of PROPAK West Africa, represented by George Pearson, Regional Director for West Africa at Montgomery Group Afrocet, also commended Dangote’s role at the exhibition.

“We’re delighted to have Dangote not just as an exhibitor, but as a partner and sponsor. The brand’s prestige enhances the event. Dangote is both a major buyer of international machinery and a vital supplier within the packaging value chain. If any company can deliver transformative impact in this space, it’s Dangote,” Pearson stated.

He added that the local production of polypropylene would help reduce imports, support the naira, and strengthen domestic manufacturing.

Shridhar Krishnamurthy, General Manager, Export Operations (Nigeria) at Vinmar International LLC, described the product launch as attracting international interest. “What Dangote has introduced is nothing short of transformational.

The new polypropylene product is already attracting global attention.
Dangote is among the world’s leading brands in this space, and many plastic producers are eager to engage and collaborate. It’s high time we had a reliable, high-quality local supplier in Africa and we are excited to partner,” he said.

Operational since March 2025, the polypropylene facility is Africa’s largest, with an annual production capacity of 830,000 metric tonnes. The plant supplies the domestic market in 25kg bags and is set to expand internationally through a partnership with Vinmar Group, a petrochemical distributor.

Nigeria currently imports about 250,000 metric tonnes of polypropylene each year, representing nearly 90 percent of its consumption. The Dangote facility is expected to bridge this supply gap while also positioning the country as a net exporter.

According to industry forecasts, global polypropylene production is projected to expand by more than 25 million metric tonnes by 2030, placing Nigeria in a stronger position within the international market through the refinery’s output.