Nigerian group Dangote Cement is preparing to launch a new industrial program worth over a billion dollars, in collaboration with Chinese engineering firm Sinoma. This large-scale initiative concerns several African markets, including Cameroon, where a new factory project could materialize.
The industrial agreement, made public in Lagos by the group's communications department, covers a dozen industrial projects spread across various African countries. This ambitious program includes the construction of new integrated cement plants, the expansion of existing sites, and the modernization of certain facilities.
Although the precise details of the project planned in Cameroon have not yet been disclosed, several elements suggest that it could involve the construction of a second Dangote Cement factory in the country. This hypothesis was confirmed in September 2025 by Bertrand Mbouck, general manager of the Cameroonian subsidiary, during an interview with Africa 24, indicating that the authorities had given their approval and that the implementation phase was underway.
The idea of a second cement plant in Cameroon dates back to 2015, when the group's founder, Aliko Dangote, announced his intention to double local production capacity. However, the project had remained on hold before recently resurfacing. Currently, Dangote Cement operates a clinker grinding unit in Douala, with an annual capacity of 1.5 million tons.
Despite a slight decrease in sales volumes in Cameroon in 2025, attributed to uncertainties related to the electoral context, management remains confident about the market's prospects. The group is counting on the revival of infrastructure projects to support the demand for construction materials.
At the group level, Dangote Cement plans to increase its production capacity to reach 80 million tons per year by 2030. This expansion is part of a favorable financial dynamic, with a turnover of 4,307 billion nairas and a net profit exceeding 1,000 billion nairas in 2025. The African subsidiaries, including that of Cameroon, contribute significantly to this performance.
The agreement with Sinoma includes 12 projects aimed at increasing cement production in Africa to 80 million tons per year by 2030, reinforcing Dangote Cement's position as an African leader in the sector. These initiatives should support the growing demand for construction materials, stimulated by urbanization and infrastructure investments across the continent.
