Workers stand in front of the Mild Hydrocracking Unit (MHC) at the Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Lagos, Nigeria, July 20, 2024.
The $2 billion petrochemical plant in Lagos, with a total capacity of 830,000 metric tonnes, began producing polypropylene in March 2025, packaged in 25kg bags for the local market. Fatima Aliko Dangote, an executive director at Dangote Group, stated at the facility’s launch on Wednesday: “We’re pleased to partner Vinmar to introduce Dangote Polypropylene to the global markets.” The partnership marks a significant step toward meeting both domestic and international demand for polypropylene.
Nigeria currently relies on imports for 90% of its annual polypropylene needs, totaling 250,000 metric tonnes. The Dangote facility is designed to fulfill local demand and position Nigeria as a net exporter of polypropylene. With two production units—one with a capacity of 500,000 metric tonnes per year and the other at 330,000 metric tonnes—the plant is poised to become Africa’s largest polypropylene production site once fully operational.
The partnership with Vinmar Group leverages its expertise in global distribution to ensure Dangote’s polypropylene reaches international markets efficiently. This collaboration supports the refinery’s goal of contributing to Nigeria’s industrial growth by reducing import dependency and generating export opportunities.
The Dangote petrochemical plant represents a significant investment in Nigeria’s manufacturing sector, fostering economic development through local production and global trade. By aligning with Vinmar, Dangote aims to deliver high-quality polypropylene to meet diverse market needs, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable industrial progress.
