Dangote Cement to Launch Ivory Coast Plant in Third Quarter

Key Takeaways

The upcoming commissioning of the Côte d’Ivoire grinding plant reflects Dangote Cement’s broader push to cement its role in West Africa’s growing intra-regional trade. As demand for infrastructure and construction materials rises, local production capacity is critical to reducing reliance on imports and improving supply chain efficiency. The facility’s location in Côte d’Ivoire—one of Francophone West Africa’s largest economies—positions Dangote to better serve French-speaking markets and align with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) objectives. It also supports Nigeria’s export diversification goals, with clinker shipments to nearby markets already on the rise. The addition of CNG-powered trucks signals a parallel focus on cost and environmental performance, as the company adapts to rising fuel prices and regulatory shifts. Together, these investments reinforce Dangote’s strategy of building regionally integrated, self-sufficient supply chains for core materials across Africa.