The Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has announced a strategic partnership with Vinmar Group, a leading global distributor of petrochemicals, to export Nigerian-made polypropylene to international markets.
This agreement marks a major step in positioning Nigeria as a competitive player in the global petrochemical value chain. The deal comes just months after the company’s $2 billion petrochemical facility in Lagos began production in March. The plant currently supplies polypropylene in 25kg bags to the local market.
Fatima Aliko Dangote, Executive Director at Dangote Group, revealed the partnership during the official launch of the polypropylene facility on Wednesday. She described the collaboration as a breakthrough in showcasing Nigeria’s industrial capacity to the world. “We’re pleased to partner with Vinmar to introduce Dangote Polypropylene to the global markets,” she said.
Nigeria imports nearly 90 percent of the 250,000 metric tonnes of polypropylene it consumes annually. With its new production capabilities, the Dangote plant intends to reverse this trend by serving both domestic and international markets.
Once fully operational, the facility will become Africa’s largest polypropylene production complex. It houses two dedicated polypropylene units with respective annual capacities of 500,000 metric tonnes and 330,000 metric tonnes.
The project not only aims to plug the gap in local supply but also seeks to transform Nigeria into a net exporter of polypropylene. The move aligns with the country’s broader goals of reducing import dependence, improving industrial output, and boosting non-oil exports.
Industry analysts view the deal with Vinmar as a timely development that could enhance Nigeria’s trade balance and deepen its industrial integration with global markets.