2021: Dangote records 9.2% increase in sugar production

The management of Dangote Sugar has revealed that the company’s production volume increased by 9.2 percent in 2021 to 811,962 tonnes in contrast to 743,858 tonnes in 2020.

This volume was said to be achieved on the strength of improved operational efficiency despite the adverse impact of the perennial Apapa traffic gridlock situation.

Dangote Sugar, however, recorded a gross profit of N50.21 billion and profit after taxation of N22.05 billion.

According to the 2021 audited results of Dangote Sugar Refinery, a copy of which was made available to The Star on Monday, the company’s revenue of N276.50 billion for the full year, represents an increase of 28.8 percent over N214.30 billion recorded in 2020.

Dangote Sugar added that it recorded increase in group sales volume, which rose by 5.7 percent to 773,341 tonnes compared to 731,701 tonnes in 2020.

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The company stated that the growth in 2021 was supported by the positive market responses to key trade interventions introduced during the year.

Speaking on the development, the Managing Director of Dangote Sugar Refinery, Ravindra Singhvi, said: “Our impressive performance in the year demonstrates our resilience in the face of prevalent challenges, which rightly reflected in strong topline growth shown in the financial results.

“During the year under review, we concluded integration of our new 50kg packaging for the fortified and non-fortified sugar bags in the market. This refreshed our brand personality and led to a deeper connection to the Dangote Sugar brand among our valued customers and consumers, whilst sustaining our market presence and leadership with the product quality.”

“We also continued our Sustainability journey with the inclusion of United Nations Goal 13 to the Dangote Sugar Strategic Priority SGDs 2, 4, 6, 8 and 12 to ensure we contribute and make meaningful impact to the society. Our Supply Chain Management process is being certified to ISO 40200 (Sustainable Procurement), and Bonsucro Certification is in view.”

The Star