Chinese companies expand cement production in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which is rich in critical minerals
Increasing demand and supply shortages
With public and private construction projects accelerating, cement demand continues to grow.
According to the latest data from the Central Bank of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, cement consumption in 2023 reached 2.55 million tons, while domestic production was estimated at 2.3 million tons. The gap is filled by imports.
China Western Cement (WIH Cement) plans to increase its capacity to 2.2 million tons per year by 2027. China Avic-Conch Group has partnered with the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to restart the national cement plant located in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
To support the domestic industry, Kinshasa banned the import of gray cement and clinker from the southeast and southwest in July 2024. In October 2025, Foreign Trade Minister Julian Paluku reported that illegal cement imports from Nigerian producer Dangote Group were still entering the country and called for an investigation.
According to local media Bankable, some consumers said that cement prices in the southeast region have risen from $8 per bag to $15, explaining the reason for the continued presence of these imported cements.
Source: ecofinagency
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