As cement production rises to 1.8 million tonnes, consumers are asking whether this will translate into lower cement prices. Zambia’s cement industry has risen, with production reaching 1,855,263 tonnes in the first half of 2026, an 11% increase compared to the same period in 2025. According to the latest official report seen by the Zambian Business Times (ZBT), this year-onyear rise of more than 196,800 metric tonnes underscores the sector’s strong and sustained growth. The Zambian market is currently officially served by six major producers: Chilanga Cement, Zambezi Portland, Baudot, Oriental, Dangote, and Mphande Limestone. Chilanga Cement, the country’s largest...
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