Africa’s largest cement producer, Dangote Cement Plc, has strengthened its continental presence with the commissioning of a $160 million cement plant in Attingué, about 30 kilometres north of Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire’s commercial hub. The new facility, which spans 50 hectares, boasts an annual production capacity of three million tonnes, making it one of Dangote’s largest plants outside Nigeria.
The Attingué plant represents a major investment in Côte d’Ivoire’s industrial development and is expected to generate more than 1,000 direct and indirect jobs, including opportunities for local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The project forms part of Dangote’s broader strategy to boost cement production across Africa, enhance regional trade, and support infrastructure growth in line with the continent’s rapid urbanisation.
With this addition, Dangote Cement now operates in 11 African countries, raising its total installed production capacity to approximately 55 million tonnes per year. The company, which has plants in Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Cameroon, and Zambia, among others, continues to position itself as a key player in Africa’s industrialisation drive.
At the commissioning ceremony in Abidjan, the company also unveiled its Cem I and Cem II cement brands, tailored to meet the specific needs of both large-scale construction projects and retail markets. The introduction of these brands is expected to enhance product diversity and support quality standards in Côte d’Ivoire’s fast-growing construction sector.
Dangote Cement stated that the new facility will play a pivotal role in closing Côte d’Ivoire’s cement supply gap, reducing reliance on imports, and stabilising domestic prices. The company noted that cement demand in the country has surged in recent years, driven by expanding urban centres, large-scale infrastructure projects, and increased private sector investment in housing and real estate.
Industry analysts view the Attingué plant as a timely intervention, likely to strengthen competition, improve availability, and support the government’s ongoing efforts to expand the country’s infrastructure base. Côte d’Ivoire has embarked on major road, housing, and industrial projects as part of its National Development Plan, creating strong demand for construction materials.
The project also reflects Dangote Cement’s broader commitment to deepening intra-African trade and supporting the objectives of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). By establishing production hubs in multiple countries, the company aims to reduce logistics costs, enhance supply chain efficiency, and contribute to sustainable industrial growth across the region.
The commissioning of the Attingué plant reinforces Dangote Cement’s status as one of Africa’s leading industrial conglomerates, with a growing footprint that continues to shape the continent’s economic landscape through investment, job creation, and regional value addition.
