*Dangote Packaging Limited discloses plans to expand into the African export market, following a production capacity boost with the new machinery commissioned in the two manufacturing plants of the company

Isola Moses | 绿帽献妻

Dangote Packaging Limited (DPL) has unveiled plans to expand into the African export market.

The Dangote Group said the move followed a production capacity boost facilitated by new machinery being commissioned in the two manufacturing plants of the company.

Mr. Robert Ade-Odiachi, Chairman of DPL鈥檚 Board of Directors, disclosed the development during a strategic board meeting held Tuesday, May 5, 2025.

Ade-Odiachi said the company would increase its production from 36 million to 52 million polypropylene bags per month, and is on course to increase that figure in the coming years.

The Board Chairman stated: 鈥淲ith the current increase in production capacity, DPL is ready to explore markets across West, Central, and Southern Africa.

鈥淥nce 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.鈥�

He also stressed that the company鈥檚 entry into export markets would be backed by world-class standards.

Ade-Odiachi further noted: 鈥淲e are equipped with state-of-the-art machinery, skilled manpower, and robust systems.

“Our product quality is unmatched, and our pricing remains competitive.”

The Chairman of the company as well hinted at the possibility of offering trade concessions to fast-track market penetration in target export regions.

Dangote Group said the DPL鈥檚 expansion is part of a wider strategic alignment with the growing demands of the Dangote Group鈥檚 industrial portfolio.

The increase in production is expected to support the Group鈥檚 internal supply chain while also positioning DPL as a regional packaging powerhouse.

鈥淲ith our refinery and petrochemical plants now supplying key raw materials, we have achieved self-sufficiency, further reinforcing our long-term growth prospects,鈥� Mr Ade-Odiachi said.

Speaking at the meeting also, Alhaji Mustapha Matawalle, Dangote Group Treasurer and DPL Board Member, emphasised the economic benefits of the expansion.

Matawalle stated: 鈥淭his is not just about market dominance and revenue generation.

鈥淚t鈥檚 also about creating jobs and boosting Nigeria鈥檚 foreign exchange earnings through export activity.鈥�

The top executive of the company commended DPL鈥檚 commitment to Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental (HSSE) standards, noting that operations remain fully compliant with regulatory expectations.

According to Dangote, the DPL’s new push follows the commissioning of advanced machinery in April, an event where DPL Managing Director, Mr. Sai Prakash, described the equipment as cutting-edge and pivotal to enhanced productivity and product quality.

Prakash said: 鈥淲ith our rapidly expanding capabilities, stepping into the African market is a natural and timely progression.”