Morocco’s cement dispatch stable -0.1% in 04M 2026
In the first 4 months in 2026, Morocco’s cement dispatch is stable with -0.1% and 4.522 Mt, after 4..527 Mt in the same period last year and 4.103 Mt in the year before.
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Morocco’s cement dispatch down -10.9% in 1Q 2026
In the 1Q in 2026, Morocco’s cement dispatch decreased by -10.9% to 3.012 Mt, after 3.382 Mt in the same period last year and 3.235 Mt in the year before.
Kenya’s cement production up 19.6% in 02M 2026
In the first 2 months in 2026, Kenya’s cement production increased by +19.6% to 1.860 Mt, after 1.555 Mt in the same period last year and 1.386 Mt in the year before.
South Africa’s PPC is progressing with Riebeek RK3
PPC’s investment in the new integrated Riebeek cement plant (RK3) in South Africa’s Western Cape, valued over R3bn, is progressing, remains on schedule and within budget. The new 1.5 Mta capacity line shall be finished end of FY 2027 and…
Tunisia’s cement production -2.8% in 3Q 2025
In the fist 3Q in 2026, the cement production in Tunisia declined by -2.8% YoY to 4.876 Mta, after 5.018 Mta in the last year and 5.585 Mta in 2023.
The restructuring of Les Ciments de Bizerte in Tunisia
In a restricted cabinet meeting in Tunisia last month, the restructuring of Les Ciments de Bizerte has been discussed. The Government owned cement producer operates a cement plant (photo) with integrated 4000 tpd kiln line and a nominal cement capacity…
Liberia’s annual cement production -8.4% in 2025
The annual cement production in Liberia decreased by -8.4% to 646 kt, after 706 kt in the last year and 501 kt in 2023.
Egypt’s Amreyah Cement awarded plant upgrade to KHD
Amreyah Cement is working on a significant pyroprocess upgrade of its Burg El Arab cement plant in Egypt, just 55 km from Alexandria. The plant has 3 production lines and a remarkable cement capacity of 5.5 Mta. The pyroprocessing lines…
Kenya’s cement production up 17.8% in 01M 2026
In the first month in 2026, Kenya’s cement production increased by +17.8% to 0.938 Mt, after 0.796 Mt in the same period last year and 0.673 Mt in the year before.
Senegal becomes shareholder in Dangote’s subsidiary
Dangote Cement confirmed the sale of a 10% equity stake in its Senegalese subsidiary to the Government of Senegal, making the state the largest minority shareholder. Dangote operates a 1.5Mta capacity cement plant in Pout, about 60km from Dakar, controlling…