The East Africa cement market reached a volume of 15.5 Million Tons in 2018. Cement is an economical, high-quality material that is widely utilized in the construction industry across the globe. It is a fine powder made by heating a ground mixture of clay and limestone at a high temperature. Cement is mixed with water and used as a binding material in the construction industry. It can be categorized into hydraulic and non-hydraulic, depending upon its ability to set under the presence of water. Amongst these, non-hydraulic cement reacts with the carbon dioxide present in the environment to set on the surface and offers optimal resistance against chemicals. On the other hand, hydraulic cement hardens quickly due to a chemical reaction between water and dry ingredients. In East Africa, the cement industry is witnessing positive growth on account of various favorable initiatives undertaken by governments and rising investments by new market entrants.
Over the last few years, several large-scale infrastructure programs have been launched across various countries of the East Africa region in compliance with long-term development plans of their respective governments. Some of these plans include Vision Djibouti 2035 that aims to transform Djibouti into a logistics and commercial hub by expanding existing ports and developing new deep-water harbors. Moreover, to improve the residential sector, the regulatory authorities have started introducing major housing projects in the region. For instance, the Government of Kenya plans to provide minimum 500,000 affordable homes in all major cities by 2022, which, in turn, is expected to create approximately 350,000 jobs. Other than this, the rising traffic safety concerns and the development of roads and urban infrastructure have actively aided the market growth of cement in East Africa. In Uganda, for example, the upcoming Bukasa port construction project, the development of Entebbe International Airport, and the remodeling of the Malaba-Kampala railway route into a standard gauge line are significantly contributing to the growth of the cement industry. According to IMARC Group, the market is projected to reach a volume of 23.4 Million Tons by 2024, growing at a CAGR of 7.3% during 2019-2024.
Breakup by Type:
Presently, Portland cement is the most preferred product type as its raw materials are easily available, which makes the production process simpler and affordable.
Breakup by Application:
- Residential
- Commercial
- Infrastructure
The residential sector represents the largest application segment owing to the several ongoing residential projects in the region.
Breakup by Region:
- Ethiopia
- Kenya
- Tanzania
- Uganda
- Rwanda and Burundi
- Others
On a geographical front, Ethiopia represents the biggest market for cement in East Africa, accounting for the largest market share. The growth is attributed to the thriving construction industry in the country.
Competitive Landscape:
The report has also analyzed the competitive landscape of the market. Some of the key players operating in the market include Bamburi Cement Limited, ARM Cement PLC, East African Portland Cement PLC (EAPC), Dangote Cement Plc, and Mombasa Cement Limited.
Key Questions Answered in This Report:
- How has the East Africa cement market performed so far, and how will it perform in the coming years?
- What are the key regions in the market?
- Which are the popular product types in the market?
- What are the key application segments in the market?
- What are the price trends of cement?
- What are the various stages in the value chain of the market?
- What are the key driving factors and challenges in the market?
- What is the import and export scenario in the market?
- What is the structure of the East Africa cement market, and who are the key players?
- What is the degree of competition in the market?
1 Preface
2 Scope and Methodology
2.1 Objectives of the Study
2.2 Stakeholders
2.3 Data Sources
2.3.1 Primary Sources
2.3.2 Secondary Sources
2.4 Market Estimation
2.4.1 Bottom-Up Approach
2.4.2 Top-Down Approach
2.5 Forecasting Methodology
3 Executive Summary
4 Introduction
4.1 Overview
4.2 Key Industry Trends
5 East Africa Cement Market
5.1 Market Overview
5.2 Market Performance
5.2.1 Volume Trends
5.2.2 Value Trends
5.3 Market Breakup by Type
5.4 Market Breakup by End Use
5.5 Market Breakup by Region
5.6 Market Forecast
5.7 SWOT Analysis
5.7.1 Overview
5.7.2 Strengths
5.7.3 Weaknesses
5.7.4 Opportunities
5.7.5 Threats
5.8 Value Chain Analysis
5.8.1 Overview
5.8.2 Research and Development
5.8.3 Raw Material Procurement
5.8.4 Manufacturers
5.8.5 Distributors
5.8.6 Retailers
5.8.7 Exporters
5.8.8 End-Users
5.9 Porters Five Forces Analysis
5.9.1 Overview
5.9.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
5.9.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
5.9.4 Degree of Competition
5.9.5 Threat of New Entrants
5.9.6 Threat of Substitutes
5.10 Price Analysis
5.10.1 Price Trends
5.10.2 Margin Analysis
6 Market Breakup by Type
6.1 Portland
6.1.1 Market Trends
6.1.2 Market Forecast
6.2 Blended
6.2.1 Market Trends
6.2.2 Market Forecast
6.3 Others
6.3.1 Market Trends
6.3.2 Market Forecast
7 Market Breakup by Application
7.1 Residential
7.1.1 Market Trends
7.1.2 Market Forecast
7.2 Commercial
7.2.1 Market Trends
7.2.2 Market Forecast
7.3 Infrastructure
7.3.1 Market Trends
7.3.2 Market Forecast
8 Market Breakup by Region
8.1 Ethiopia
8.1.1 Market Trends
8.1.2 Market Forecast
8.2 Kenya
8.2.1 Market Trends
8.2.2 Market Forecast
8.3 Tanzania
8.3.1 Market Trends
8.3.2 Market Forecast
8.4 Uganda
8.4.1 Market Trends
8.4.2 Market Forecast
8.5 Rwanda and Burundi
8.5.1 Market Trends
8.5.2 Market Forecast
8.6 Others
8.6.1 Market Trends
8.6.2 Market Forecast
9 Imports and Exports
9.1 Imports by Major Countries
9.2 Exports by Major Countries
10 Cement Manufacturing Process
10.1 Product Overview
10.2 Raw Material Requirements
10.3 Manufacturing Process
10.4 Key Success and Risk Factors
11 Competitive Landscape
11.1 Market Structure
11.2 Key Players
11.3 Profiles of Key Players
11.3.1 Bamburi Cement Limited
11.3.2 ARM Cement Plc
11.3.3 EAPCC
11.3.4 Dangote Cement Plc
11.3.5 Mombasa Cement Limited
List of Figures
Figure 1: East Africa: Cement Market: Major Drivers and Challenges
Figure 2: East Africa: Cement Market: Production Volume (in Million Tons), 2011-2018
Figure 3: East Africa: Cement Market: Production Value (in Billion US$), 2011-2018
Figure 4: East Africa: Cement Market: Breakup by Type (in %), 2018
Figure 5: East Africa: Cement Market: Breakup by End Use (in %), 2018
Figure 6: East Africa: Cement Market: Breakup by Region (in %), 2018
Figure 7: East Africa: Cement Market Forecast: Production Volume (in Million Tons), 2019-2024
Figure 8: East Africa: Cement Market Forecast: Production Value (in Billion US$), 2019-2024
Figure 9: East Africa: Cement Industry: SWOT Analysis
Figure 10: East Africa: Cement Industry: Value Chain Analysis
Figure 11: East Africa: Cement Industry: Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
Figure 12: East Africa: Cement Market: Average Prices (in Million US$), 2011 & 2018
Figure 13: East Africa: Cement Market Forecast: Average Prices (in Million US$), 2019- 2024
Figure 14: East Africa: Portland Cement Market: Production Volume (in Million Tons), 2011 & 2018
Figure 15: East Africa: Portland Cement Market Forecast: Production Volume (in Million Tons), 2019-2024
Figure 16: East Africa: Blended Cement Market: Production Volume (in Million Tons), 2011 & 2018
Figure 17: East Africa: Blended Cement Market Forecast: Production Volume (in Million Tons), 2019-2024
Figure 18: East Africa: Other Cement Market: Production Volume (in Million Tons), 2011 & 2018
Figure 19: East Africa: Other Cement Market Forecast: Production Volume (in Million Tons), 2019-2024
Figure 20: East Africa: Cement (Residential Applications) Market: Production Volume (in Million Tons), 2011 & 2018
Figure 21: East Africa: Cement (Residential Applications) Market Forecast: Production Volume (in Million Tons), 2019-2024
Figure 22: East Africa: Cement (Commercial Applications) Market: Production Volume (in Million Tons), 2011 & 2018
Figure 23: East Africa: Cement (Commercial Applications) Market Forecast: Production Volume (in Million Tons), 2019-2024
Figure 24: East Africa: Cement (Infrastructure Applications) Market: Production Volume (in Million Tons), 2011 & 2018
Figure 25: East Africa: Cement (Infrastructure Applications) Market Forecast: Production Volume (in Million Tons), 2019-2024
Figure 26: Ethiopia: Cement Market: Production Volume (in Million Tons), 2011 & 2018
Figure 27: Ethiopia: Cement Market Forecast: Production Volume (in Million Tons), 2019-2024
Figure 28: Kenya: Cement Market: Production Volume (in Million Tons), 2011 & 2018
Figure 29: Kenya: Cement Market Forecast: Production Volume (in Million Tons), 2019-2024
Figure 30: Tanzania: Cement Market: Production Volume (in Million Tons), 2011 & 2018
Figure 31: Tanzania: Cement Market Forecast: Production Volume (in Million Tons), 2019-2024
Figure 32: Uganda: Cement Market: Production Volume (in Million Tons), 2011 & 2018
Figure 33: Uganda: Cement Market Forecast: Production Volume (in Million Tons), 2019-2024
Figure 34: Rwanda and Burundi: Cement Market: Production Volume (in Million Tons), 2011 & 2018
Figure 35: Rwanda and Burundi: Cement Market Forecast: Production Volume (in Million Tons), 2019-2024
Figure 36: Others: Cement Market: Production Volume (in Million Tons), 2011 & 2018
Figure 37: Others: Cement Market Forecast: Production Volume (in Million Tons), 2019-2024
Figure 38: East Africa: Cement: Import Breakup by Country (in %), 2017
Figure 39: East Africa: Cement: Export Breakup by Country (in %), 2017
Figure 40: Cement Manufacturing: Detailed Process Flow
List of Tables
Table 1: East Africa: Cement Market: Key Industry Highlights, 2018 and 2024
Table 2: East Africa: Cement Market Forecast: Breakup by Type (in Million Tons), 2019-2024
Table 3: East Africa: Cement Market Forecast: Breakup by End- Use (in Million Tons), 2019-2024
Table 4: East Africa: Cement Market Forecast: Breakup by Region (in Million Tons), 2019-2024
Table 5: East Africa: Cement: Import Data by Country, 2017
Table 6: East Africa: Cement: Export Data by Country, 2017
Table 7: Cement Manufacturing: Raw Material Requirements
Table 8: East Africa: Cement Market: Competitive Structure
Table 9: East Africa: Cement Market: Key Players