The Dangote Packaging Limited (DPL) has announced plans to expand its polypropylene into the African export market following a production capacity boost facilitated by new machinery being commissioned in the two manufacturing plants.
The Dangote Group said in a statement on Tuesday that decision was reached during a strategic board meeting of the DPL’s Board of Directors, chaired by Mr Robert Ade-Odiachi.
He said that the company was increasing its production from 36 million to 52 million polypropylene bags per month and is on course to increase that figure in the coming years.
“With the current increase in production capacity, DPL is ready to explore markets across West, Central, and Southern Africa.
“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 said.
The chairman stressed that the company’s entry into export markets would be backed by world-class standards.
“We are equipped with state-of-the-art machinery, skilled manpower, and robust systems. Our product quality is unmatched, and our pricing remains competitive,” he added.
Ade-Odiachi also hinted at the possibility of offering trade concessions to fast-track market penetration in target export regions.
“DPL’s expansion is part of a wider strategic alignment with the growing demands of the Dangote Group’s industrial portfolio. The increase in production is expected to support the Group’s internal supply chain while also positioning DPL as a regional packaging powerhouse.
“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 said.
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