How to Become a Dangote Sugar Distributor in Nigeria (2026)
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How to become a Dangote Sugar distributor in Nigeria
Dangote Sugar Refineries Plc runs one of the largest sugar refineries in Africa at Apapa, Lagos, and sells most of its sugar through a network of distributors. Sales to distributors make up about 70% of the group’s revenue. To become one, you apply to Dangote Sugar directly. Smaller traders start by buying sugar from existing distributors or wholesalers and selling to shops, bakers and drinks makers.
At a glance
- Company
- Dangote Sugar Refineries Plc, majority-owned by Dangote Industries
- Refinery
- Apapa, Lagos, with 1.44 million tonnes a year of installed capacity
- Sales
- About 70% of revenue goes through distributors
- Buy wholesale
- Sugar, flour & baking products on Wigmore Wholesale
Who buys sugar
Sugar goes everywhere: households, bakeries, tea and zobo sellers, small drinks makers, confectioners and restaurants. Retail packs and sachets sell in shops; 50kg bags go to bakers and food businesses. Margins are thin and the product is heavy, so profit depends on volume and keeping transport costs down.
How to get started
Get the basics in place
- A business registered with the CAC (we can help)
- Dry, raised storage. Sugar absorbs moisture and cakes, and bags must never sit on a damp floor.
- A tricycle, bus or small van for deliveries
- Cash for your first order and one reorder (trade finance options)
Register with Wigmore Trading
Sign up free at wigmoretrading.com/apply-now. A member of our team will call you back to talk through your area and opening order.
Find your bulk buyers
Bakers and drinks makers buy by the bag every week. Two or three regular bulk buyers will carry your business while you add shops.
Price for transport
Sugar is heavy. Work out what it costs to move each bag to your customers before you set prices.
Build a record
Keep clear records of what you buy and sell. Dangote Sugar looks at sales history, coverage and payment record when it appoints distributors.
Will the numbers work?
Use your own quotes. Profit is before tax and before paying yourself. Nothing you type is saved.
Applying to Dangote Sugar directly
Contact Dangote Sugar’s sales and marketing team. Expect to show a registered business, a warehouse, trucks or access to haulage, your coverage area, and the capital to buy in large volumes. Distributors usually pay before collecting stock.
Common questions
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Start trading sugar
Register free and get trade prices on food and baking products.
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