Central Africa Cement expands distribution in Yaoundé
Central Africa Cement (CAC) is expanding distribution of its Nono Cement brand in Cameroon’s capital, Yaoundé, with retail prices below those of some competing brands. Checks at...
Cement Prices
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Cement makers under strain as war drives up input costs
Bangladesh's cement manufacturers are facing severe financial strain as regional conflicts disrupt Middle Eastern supply routes, forcing a shift to costlier imports and causing ...
BUA Cement links high Nigerian cement prices to energy and FX costs
BUA Cement has attributed high cement prices in Nigeria to rising energy, transportation and foreign exchange-related costs, despite recent improvements in currency market stabi...
USA – Israel and Iran war pushes up the cost of cement in Bangladesh
The ongoing USA – Israel and Iran war has significantly impacted Bangladesh’s construction sector, which is facing mounting pressure as the prices of key materials, particularly...
Nigerian homeownership dreams crumble as cement prices soar
For millions of Nigerians, the goal of owning a home is moving out of reach as the cost of essential building materials skyrockets. By March 2026, the price of a 50kg bag of cem...
Port congestion sparks fears of cement price hike
Cement manufacturers are cautioning that retail prices may soon rise as severe congestion at Ghana’s ports continues to delay the discharge of clinker, the essential raw materia...
Tanzania’s FCC questions cement makers over planned price hike
The Fair Competition Commission (FCC) has begun discussions with cement manufacturers to understand the reasons behind their intention to raise cement prices, following a public...
Pakistan cement industry likely to see a fall in profit in 2QFY26
Pakistan’s listed cement producers are expected to report weaker earnings for the second quarter of FY26, with industry profitability projected to decline YoY despite improving ...
Cement shortage exposes deeper cracks in The Gambia’s economic foundations
The cement shortage unsettling The Gambia is not just a passing disruption but a stark reminder of long-standing structural weaknesses that have been neglected for years. While ...
Egypt’s Industry Minister looks to boost cement production and stabilise prices
Egypt’s Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development and Minister of Industry and Transport, Kamel El-Wazir, held an extensive meeting with cement manufacturers to review re...