Cement production shoot up to 1.8 million tonnes in first half of 2026

Zambia’s cement industry has recorded a significant […]

Zambia’s cement industry has recorded a significant increase in production, with output reaching 1,855,263 tonnes in the first half of 2026, a rise of over 11% compared to the same period in 2025.

This represents an increase of more than 196,800 metric tonnes year-on-year, according to the official cement production report reviewed by the Zambian Business Times (ZBT). From January to June 2026, cement production climbed from 1,658,399 tonnes in the first half of 2025 to 1,855,263 tonnes, highlighting sustained growth in the sector.

Zambia’s cement market is currently served by five official producers, including Chilanga Cement, Zambezi Portland, Baudot, Oriental, Dangote, and Mphande Limestone. Efforts to get a comments from the leading cement producers regarding the impact of this production increase, and its potential effect on prices, were still underway at the time of publication. More details to follow.

Article  by Tyndale Muchiya