Dangote Packaging (DPL) has announced plans to begin exporting polypropylene bags to African markets after increasing production capacity.
The development follows the commissioning of new machinery across two of its manufacturing plants.
DPL Board chair Robert Ade-Odiachi announced the plans during a recent strategic meeting with board members.
With the addition of new machinery, the production at DPL has now increased from 36 million to 52 million bags per month.
The company aims to channel surplus output to other African countries to generate foreign exchange.
Ade-Odiachi also noted the potential introduction of trade concessions to support entry into new regional markets.
Ade-Odiachi said: “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.
“We are equipped with state-of-the-art machinery, skilled manpower, and robust systems. Our product quality is unmatched, and our pricing remains competitive. With our refinery and petrochemical plants now supplying key raw materials, we have achieved self-sufficiency, further reinforcing our long-term growth prospects.”
The move aligns with the broader strategy of the Dangote Group to meet rising demand across its industrial operations.
Higher production volumes are expected to strengthen the group’s supply chain and boost DPL’s presence in the regional packaging sector.
Dangote Group treasurer and DPL board member Alhaji Mustapha Matawalle said: “This is not just about market dominance and revenue generation. It’s also about creating jobs and boosting Nigeria’s foreign exchange earnings through export activity.”
