A new era for Nigeria’s manufacturing and packaging sectors was heralded at the 12th edition of PROPAK West Africa 2025, as polypropylene products from the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals took centre stage and were unanimously recognised as a game changer.
The product, which marks the end of Nigeria’s crippling dependence on imported polypropylene, was met with praise from the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), event organisers, and key industry stakeholders.
For years, local plastic manufacturers, distributors, and industrial users have contended with the volatility and logistical hurdles of importing polypropylene, a vital raw material.
With Nigeria relying on imports for nearly 90% of its domestic consumption, a staggering 250,000 metric tonnes annually, the introduction of a reliable, high-quality local alternative from the Dangote complex is a monumental development.
The product has sparked significant interest across multiple sectors, poised to ease supply chain pressures and bolster the nation’s industrial base.
Dr Segun Alabi, Assistant Director of Corporate Affairs and Communications at MAN, confirmed the association’s commitment to strongly collaborating with Dangote to accelerate domestic adoption.
“Polypropylene is a vital raw material for many of our members, and the introduction of a locally produced supply will ease the pressure on importers.
“Dangote is producing in surplus, which means demand can now be met both locally and internationally.
“Instead of relying on imports, users can now source locally. We’re fully prepared to work with Dangote to push polypropylene into the Nigerian market and even export it as a source of foreign exchange,” Dr. Alabi stated.
Organisers of the PROPAK West Africa exhibition, Montgomery Group Afrocet, also celebrated Dangote’s participation.
George Pearson, the group’s Regional Director for West Africa, expressed his delight, noting that Dangote’s presence enhanced the event’s prestige.
“Dangote is both a major buyer of international machinery and a vital supplier within the packaging value chain,” Pearson said.
He added that the refinery’s achievement would significantly reduce imports, strengthen the naira, and bolster local manufacturing capabilities.
“If any company can deliver a transformative impact in this space, it’s Dangote,” he affirmed.
The transformative nature of the product was echoed by global industry players.
Mr Shridhar Krishnamurthy, General Manager of Export Operations for Vinmar International LLC, a leading international petrochemical distributor, said, “What Dangote has introduced is nothing short of transformational.
“The new polypropylene product is already attracting global attention.
“Dangote is among the world's leading brands in this space, and many plastic producers are eager to engage and collaborate.”
Operational since March 2025, the Dangote polypropylene plant is the largest in Africa, boasting an annual production capacity of 830,000 metric tonnes.
The facility is not only equipped to bridge Nigeria’s domestic supply gap, but is also strategically positioned to become a net exporter in the global market through a key partnership with the Vinmar Group.
This achievement positions Nigeria to capture a share of the projected growth in the global polypropylene industry, where production volumes are expected to rise by over 25 million metric tonnes before 2030.
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