Dangote Packaging Limited (DPL) is set to break into the African export market, following a significant production capacity boost powered by newly commissioned machinery at two of its manufacturing plants.
Chairman of the DPL Board, Robert Ade-Odiachi, announced the move during a strategic board meeting held on Tuesday. According to him, the company has scaled up its monthly production of polypropylene bags from 36 million to 52 million, with plans to ramp up output even further in the near future.
“With the current increase in production capacity, DPL is ready to explore markets across West, Central, and Southern Africa,” Ade-Odiachi stated. “Once domestic demand is met, it is only logical to channel our surplus to new territories. To this end, we have engaged an export team to lead the charge.”
He added that DPL’s foray into exports would be underpinned by world-class quality standards and competitive pricing. “We are equipped with state-of-the-art machinery, skilled manpower, and robust systems. Our product quality is unmatched,” he said.
In a strategic push to accelerate market penetration, Ade-Odiachi hinted that the company may offer trade concessions in its target export regions.
The expansion aligns with the broader industrial ambitions of the Dangote Group, enabling DPL to strengthen its position in the regional packaging industry while also supporting the Group’s internal supply chain.
“With our refinery and petrochemical plants now supplying key raw materials, we have achieved self-sufficiency, further reinforcing our long-term growth prospects,” Ade-Odiachi noted.
Also speaking at the meeting, Dangote Group Treasurer and DPL Board Member, Mustapha Matawalle, highlighted the broader economic impact of the expansion.
“This is not just about market dominance and revenue generation,” he said. “It’s also about creating jobs and boosting Nigeria’s foreign exchange earnings through export activity.”
