Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals has sealed a major distribution deal with Premier Product Marketing LLC, a subsidiary of global petrochemicals marketer Vinmar International, to export its newly launched polypropylene to markets outside Nigeria and Africa.
The partnership, announced in a joint statement by Dangote Industries and Vinmar International LLC, comes just two months after Dangote commenced production at its $2 billion polypropylene facility in Lekki, Lagos.
The agreement marks a significant step in positioning Dangote Polypropylene as a competitive player in the global petrochemicals market.
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Produced using INEOS’s INNOVENE technology, the polypropylene grades are tailored for use in key sectors such as packaging, automotive, textiles, and construction.
Fatima Aliko Dangote, group executive director (commercial), Dangote Group, said the deal reflects the company’s drive to make Dangote Polypropylene a world-class brand.
“We’re pleased to partner with Vinmar to introduce Dangote Polypropylene to the global markets. It will follow other Dangote products to become a global brand known for quality and reliability,” she said.
Vinmar CEO Vishal Goradia welcomed the expanded partnership with Dangote, noting that the relationship between both companies spans decades. “We are proud to expand our relationship with Dangote through this important partnership. We are thrilled to now support the global launch of Dangote Polypropylene,” he added.
The Lekki-based petrochemical plant is designed to produce 900,000 metric tonnes annually across 77 polypropylene grades, with a projected turnover of $1.2 billion.
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When fully operational, it is expected to become Africa’s largest polypropylene production site, with two production units capable of delivering 500,000 mt/year and 330,000 mt/year, respectively.
The launch of the polypropylene facility is one of the final phases in the commissioning of the Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals complex, which began in January 2024.
In March 2025, S&P Global reported that production had started, with supplies being distributed in 25kg bags, rapidly impacting the domestic market.
Industry analysts believe the new capacity could disrupt Nigeria’s polypropylene landscape, where Indorama Eleme’s Port Harcourt plant has long dominated, alongside imports from the Middle East.
