Dangote Cement Set to Commission Côte d’Ivoire Plant in Q3, Records Strong Export and Profit Growth

Dangote Cement Set to Commission Côte d’Ivoire Plant in Q3, Records Strong Export and Profit Growth

Lagos, Nigeria – July 30, 2025 | Africa’s largest cement producer, Dangote Cement Plc, has announced plans to commission its new 3 million metric tonnes per annum (Mta) grinding plant in Côte d’Ivoire by the third quarter of 2025. The development is expected to solidify the company’s pan-African presence and significantly boost its export capabilities.

In a statement submitted to the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NGX), the company’s Chief Executive Officer, Arvind Pathak, said the expansion underscores Dangote Cement’s commitment to regional trade and industrial self-sufficiency.

“We are encouraged by the growth in our export business,” Pathak said. “Export volumes from Nigeria increased by 18.2%, with 18 successful clinker shipments to Ghana and Cameroon. This demonstrates the growing importance of our pan-African footprint and our ongoing commitment to regional integration.”

Pathak noted that the company remains focused on long-term value creation through strategic investments and operational excellence. One such initiative is the phased deployment of 1,600 additional compressed natural gas (CNG)-powered trucks aimed at lowering logistics costs and reducing environmental impact.

“These trucks will significantly enhance our cost structure and contribute to our environmental sustainability goals,” he said.

Commenting on the company’s second-quarter financial performance, Pathak reported a robust improvement in earnings, crediting disciplined cost management and operational efficiency. “Group EBITDA rose by 41.8% to ₦944.9 billion, while Group profit surged by 174.1%. This remarkable performance reflects our resilience, adaptability, and long-term strategic investments,” he said.

Dangote Cement currently operates a total production capacity of 52.0Mta across Africa, including 35.25Mta in Nigeria, where it runs several large-scale facilities:

• Obajana Plant, Kogi State – 16.25Mta (five lines), the largest in Africa
• Ibese Plant, Ogun State – 12Mta (four lines)
• Gboko Plant, Benue State – 4Mta
• Okpella Plant, Edo State – 3Mta

The company’s sustained investments have helped eliminate Nigeria’s dependence on imported cement and turned the country into a net exporter of cement and clinker, supplying several West and Central African markets.

Dangote Cement also maintains operations across the continent, including:

• Cameroon – 1.5Mta (clinker grinding)
• Congo – 1.5Mta
• Ghana – 2.0Mta (clinker grinding and import)
• Ethiopia – 2.5Mta
• Senegal – 1.5Mta
• Sierra Leone – 0.5Mta (import)
• South Africa – 2.8Mta
• Tanzania – 3.0Mta
• Zambia – 1.5Mta

As the company prepares to launch the Côte d’Ivoire plant, its continued expansion and operational efficiency are expected to reinforce its leadership position across the continent and contribute meaningfully to Africa’s infrastructure development.