Dangote Partners with Vinmar to Export Made-in-Nigeria Polypropylene Globally

In a major step towards industrial self-reliance and global competitiveness, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has announced a strategic partnership with Vinmar Group, a global leader in petrochemical distribution, to take Nigerian-made polypropylene to international markets.

The announcement was made during the formal launch of the facility on Wednesday by Fatima Aliko Dangote, Group Executive Director, Commercial, who expressed pride in this bold leap for Nigerian industrial production.

“We are pleased to partner with Vinmar to introduce Dangote Polypropylene to the global markets. Dangote Polypropylene will follow other Dangote products to become a global brand known for quality and reliability,” she stated.

Africa’s Largest Polypropylene Facility

Dangote’s $2 billion petrochemical complex, located within the Ibeju-Lekki Free Trade Zone in Lagos, began production of polypropylene in March, initially targeting the local market with 25kg bag units. With two dedicated polypropylene units boasting a combined capacity of 830,000 metric tonnes per annum, the plant is poised to become the largest of its kind in Africa.

The facility, which deploys INEOS’s INNOVENE technology, is engineered to produce 77 grades of polypropylene, with applications across packaging, automotive, textiles, and construction industries.

Vinmar’s global footprint—operating across 58 offices in over 110 countries—makes the firm a natural partner to project Nigerian manufacturing prowess on the world stage.

Dangote Partners with Vinmar to Export Made-in-Nigeria Polypropylene Globally

Dangote Partners with Vinmar to Export Made-in-Nigeria Polypropylene Globally

Reducing Nigeria’s Import Burden

Nigeria currently imports 90% of its annual polypropylene requirement, which amounts to around 250,000 metric tonnes. The Dangote facility seeks not only to close that gap but to position Nigeria as a net exporter of petrochemicals, aligning with national goals for economic diversification and reduced dependency on imports.

Boosting Regional Manufacturing

In parallel, Dangote Packaging Limited (DPL) has also announced a scale-up in its polypropylene bag production, increasing capacity from 36 million to 52 million bags per month. According to DPL Board Chairman Robert Ade-Odiachi, the firm is now targeting export markets across West, Central, and Southern Africa.

“With the current increase in production capacity, DPL is ready to explore markets across the continent,” he said.

Industrial Sovereignty Through Petrochemicals

This development is more than a corporate expansion; it is a statement of intent for African industrial sovereignty. By mastering and exporting high-grade petrochemical products, Nigeria is rewriting the narrative of a continent too long dependent on raw exports and imported manufactured goods.

With the support of global distribution partners like Vinmar, the Dangote Group’s vision of African-made products competing on a global stage is fast becoming reality.

As the facility ramps up to full capacity, it is expected to generate an annual turnover of $1.2 billion, making a significant contribution to both Nigeria’s GDP and the broader Pan-African industrialisation agenda.