Dangote cement to launch new 3Mta grinding plant in Côte d’Ivoire by Q3 2025

Dangote Cement has announced plans to commission a new 3 million tonnes per annum (Mta) cement grinding plant in Côte d’Ivoire by the third quarter of 2025, reinforcing its position as Africa’s leading cement producer and boosting its export capabilities across the continent.

The announcement, made in a statement to the Nigerian Exchange, highlighted the company’s progress in expanding its pan-African footprint and increasing export volumes. CEO Arvind Pathak noted that clinker shipments from Nigeria rose by 18.2%, with 18 successful deliveries to Ghana and Cameroon.

“This underscores our growing presence across Africa and our commitment to regional trade and industrial self-sufficiency,” Pathak stated.

He also emphasized the company’s focus on long-term value creation, with improved operational efficiency and cost controls. A key step in this direction is the phased deployment of 1,600 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered trucks, aimed at reducing logistics costs and enhancing environmental sustainability.

Commenting on the company’s Q2 2025 performance, Pathak said Dangote Cement recorded a 41.8% rise in Group EBITDA to ₦944.9 billion, while Group profit grew by 174.1%, driven by favorable macroeconomic conditions and disciplined strategy execution.

With an installed capacity of 52.0Mta across Africa, Dangote Cement operates the continent’s largest cement production network. In Nigeria, it boasts a 35.25Mta capacity, anchored by its flagship Obajana plant in Kogi State (16.25Mta), the Ibese plant in Ogun (12Mta), the Gboko plant in Benue (4Mta), and the Okpella plant in Edo (3Mta).

Through its robust investment in production and distribution infrastructure, the company has transformed Nigeria from a net importer to a net exporter of cement and clinker.

Dangote Cement also has a strong regional presence, with facilities in Cameroon (1.5Mta), Congo (1.5Mta), Ghana (2.0Mta), Ethiopia (2.5Mta), Senegal (1.5Mta), Sierra Leone (0.5Mta import), South Africa (2.8Mta), Tanzania (3.0Mta), and Zambia (1.5Mta).

These operations form the backbone of Dangote’s pan-African growth strategy, which aims to deepen market penetration and foster regional economic integration.