Dangote Packaging Limited (DPL), a subsidiary of the Dangote Group, is preparing to enter export markets across Africa following a major increase in its polypropylene bag production capacity.
The company announced Tuesday that recent upgrades to its manufacturing plants have pushed monthly output from 36 million to 52 million bags, with further increases expected in the coming years.
“We’re now in a position to explore markets across West, Central, and Southern Africa,” said DPL Board Chairman Robert Ade-Odiachi. “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.”
The decision was made during a strategic board meeting, signaling a shift toward regional expansion as production scales up. Ade-Odiachi emphasized that DPL would maintain high quality standards in its export drive.
“We are equipped with state-of-the-art machinery, skilled manpower, and robust systems,” he said. “Our product quality is unmatched, and our pricing remains competitive.”
He also indicated that the company may offer trade concessions to help enter new markets more quickly.
The move supports the broader industrial goals of the Dangote Group, which recently brought its refinery and petrochemical plants online. These facilities now supply key raw materials for DPL, allowing for greater production independence and supply chain efficiency.
“DPL’s growth aligns with the Dangote Group’s wider strategy,” Ade-Odiachi added. “We’ve reached a point of self-sufficiency, and that positions us well for long-term growth, both domestically and regionally.”
— GIK/APA