Nigerian billionaire businessman and philanthropist, Aliko Dangote, is currently on a mission to replicate the model of his Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Nigeria to Kenya’s coastal town of Lamu.
But while plans for Lamu continue to attract attention, Dangote’s massive refinery in Lagos is already making an impact beyond Nigeria, with its petroleum products reaching several African countries.
So, which are these African countries that are importing petroleum products from Dangote’s Refinery?
Ghana is the first on the list, as it is one of the largest and most consistent buyers. Cameroon, the eastern neighbour to Nigeria, is a key Central African importer.
Adding to the list are West African countries of Togo and Ivory Coast. Togo is an important West African trading hub receiving Dangote cargoes, including his petroleum products now. Ivory Coast, on the other hand, began receiving shipments after the refinery hit full capacity in early 2026.
Surprisingly, on the list of countries is Tanzania, an East African country that is miles away from Nigeria. Tanzania is a strategic East African market for Dangote’s exports.
Currently, these are the only five countries importing Dangote’s petroleum products, though further reports indicate that other countries could soon join the list.
Countries such as South Africa, Zimbabwe, Zambia, DRC and Kenya could soon also become big importers of products from Dangote’s Refinery, all because of the reputation it is starting to get.
Dangote’s Refinery, which began operations in 2024, could therefore become one of the biggest sources of refined petroleum products for African markets with time.
With several countries already receiving its products and more markets potentially joining, Dangote’s refinery could soon become an even bigger force in Africa’s petroleum industry.