Dangote Cement plans to double its cement production capacity in Cameroon by 2028 as it targets rising demand from infrastructure projects and the construction sector.
The company’s Cameroonian subsidiary aims to increase annual output from 1.5 million tonnes to 3 million tonnes as part of a broader expansion strategy to strengthen its position in the competitive market.
The expansion plans were announced alongside the launch of a new product, Dangote BlocMaster, on June 18 in Douala. The 42.5R-grade cement, sold in 50-kilogram bags, is designed specifically for block manufacturers and masonry professionals.
“We developed a product that meets the highest requirements in terms of productivity, strength, rapid setting, and improved yield for block manufacturers,” said Bertrand Mbouck, managing director of Dangote Cement Cameroon.
He added that the product was developed to improve construction quality and help reduce risks linked to building failures while providing greater value to customers.
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The launch comes as Dangote seeks to regain momentum in Cameroon’s cement market, where competition remains intense. The company recorded a 15.8 percent year-on-year decline in sales volumes during the first quarter of 2026, with volumes falling to about 300,000 tonnes, according to Dangote Cement’s quarterly report.
Dangote hopes BlocMaster will help it better serve block producers, masons and construction firms as demand for stronger and more reliable building materials increases.
The company is also upgrading its Douala production facility, which currently has capacity of 1.5 million tonnes annually. The modernization project is expected to raise output to 3 million tonnes.
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The expansion forms part of Dangote Cement’s wider African growth plans. The group recently signed a $1 billion agreement with China’s Sinoma Engineering to build new cement plants and modernize existing facilities across seven African countries, including Cameroon.
Dangote Cement has also revived plans to construct a second 1.5 million-tonne cement plant in Yaoundé, a project that had remained inactive for several years.
The proposed facility will no longer be developed in Nomayos, where it was initially planned, but will instead be located in an industrial development zone within the capital, according to Mbouck.
Cameroon’s construction industry remains a major driver of cement demand, with the sector estimated to contribute between 6 percent and 8 percent of the country’s gross domestic product.
For Dangote Cement Cameroon, the challenge will be balancing short-term market recovery through targeted products with long-term investments needed to expand production capacity.
The company’s growth strategy will depend on the pace of industrial upgrades, infrastructure spending and its ability to compete in a market shaped by rising logistics costs and increasing competition among cement producers.
