Dangote Cement Plc recorded a 71.6 per cent increase in cement and clinker exports from Nigeria during the first quarter of 2026. The company completed 10 clinker shipments from Nigeria in the period. This growth coincided with the company's total installed production capacity across Africa reaching 55 million tonnes per annum. The expansion supports ongoing export operations from Nigerian production facilities to other African markets.
Dangote Cement's export surge from Nigeria contrasts with domestic supply gaps often reported in the same period. While 10 clinker shipments left the country, many local construction projects face delays due to cement shortages. A company capable of shipping 71.6 per cent more from Nigeria may raise questions about local distribution priorities. The 55MTA capacity is African-wide, but only Nigerian infrastructure bears the strain of production and export.
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