Dangote Cement, Africa’s largest cement producer, has signed a $1 billion deal with China’s Sinoma Engineering to expand production across seven African countries, aiming to reach 80 million tonnes by 2030.
This ambitious project will cover 12 projects in Nigeria, Ethiopia, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Sierra Leone, and Cameroon, creating jobs and strengthening the company’s grip on the continent’s construction supply chain.
The expansion is expected to increase production capacity by 45%, meeting surging demand across Africa’s infrastructure sector.
The agreement marks a significant milestone in Dangote Cement’s Vision 2030 strategy, targeting $100 billion in annual revenue across all its industrial businesses.
The company has already posted a record profit after tax of over N1 trillion in 2025, driven by strong Nigerian demand and an aggressive export push.
Expansion Plan Includes an Energy Component
The expansion plan also includes an energy component, with Dangote Cement expanding its gas supply agreements to fuel higher production volumes and support the adoption of compressed natural gas.
The project will have significant implications for Africa’s macro-stability, fiscal policy, institutional integrity, and investment climate. The expansion will create jobs, stimulate economic growth, and increase government revenue through taxes and royalties.
The company operates plants in 11 African countries and holds total installed capacity of 55 million tonnes per year, following the commissioning of a 3 million tonne grinding plant in Cote d’Ivoire last year.
Dangote Cement’s expansion is driven by Africa’s rapid urbanization, with the population projected to reach 1.3 billion people and a combined GDP of over $3.5 trillion.
The company’s strategic partnership with Sinoma International Engineering will oversee new plant construction, brownfield expansions, and modernization work to reduce costs and strengthen distribution networks.
