Dangote Cement Will Reach 80 Million Tonnes by 2030
The cement producer aims to expand capacity to meet rising infrastructure and housing demand across Africa.
Updated on Sept. 21, 2026 in Corporate Finance
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Dangote Cement plans to increase its total production capacity to 80 million tonnes per annum by 2030, rising from its current 55 million tonnes. The company intends to support this growth through significant investments in Nigeria and Ethiopia.
Why it matters
The aggressive expansion is fueled by surging demand for housing and infrastructure, driven by population growth and rapid urbanization throughout the continent. This move reinforces the company’s position as a dominant industrial player in its core markets.
Dangote Cement recorded $3.1 billion in revenue for the 12 months ending June 2026, marking a 22 percent year-on-year increase. The company also declared $1.2 billion in dividends between 2023 and 2025.
The players
Dangote Cement
This multinational company is the largest cement producer in Africa and maintains operations across 11 countries.
The details
The firm is directing $800 million toward two new production lines in Itori, Ogun State, and $380 million into a second production line and grinding unit in Ethiopia. These projects are intended to add a combined 17.5 million tonnes to the current capacity profile.
Timeline
Revenue and EBITDA metrics cover the 12-month period ending June 2026.
The firm released its latest Capital Markets Presentation in September 2026.
The total capacity target is set for the year 2030.
Market Landscape
Dangote Cement’s expansion aligns with the broader industrial strategy to capture growth in emerging markets where construction demand outpaces supply. This aggressive investment positions the firm to maintain its lead over regional competitors amid rising infrastructure needs.
The firm's focus on meeting housing and infrastructure needs suggests a commitment to stabilizing material availability in its core markets. Customers and investors should monitor how these large-scale capital investments influence regional pricing and supply consistency.
The takeaway
Dangote Cement’s growth strategy highlights the critical role of heavy industrial investment in sustaining the infrastructure requirements of developing economies. Readers should observe how such localized production expansion impacts the overall cost of construction materials in the region.
Further reading
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Will the planned expansion of industrial capacity across Africa meet local infrastructure needs by 2030?
