Our company's history in Africa began in the mid-1960s. These initial operations by the company Scancem International were soon expanded into the sub-Saharan region. In 1999 Scancem International became part of the Group. Today, Heidelberg Materials is one of the leading cement companies in West Africa. Our network of companies in sub-Saharan Africa includes production facilities across several countries. We contribute significantly to their economic development.
- Benin – Grinding plant in Cotonou
- Burkina Faso – Grinding plant in Ouagadougou
- DR Congo – Integrated Cement plants in Lukala
- Ghana – Grinding plants in Tema and Takoradi
- Liberia – Grinding plant in Monrovia
- Mozambique – Grinding plant in Beira
- South Africa – Grinding plant near Port Elizabeth
- Tanzania – Integrated cement plant in Dar es Salaam, cement plant and quarry in Northern Tanzania
- Togo – Clinker plant in Tabligbo, grinding plant in Lomé, grinding plant near Kara
Demand for building materials in the countries south of the Sahara saw largely positive development in 2021. The market environment was characterised by robust local economic development with a young and rapidly growing population, as well as increasing immigration to cities and urban areas.
A key indicator is the rising per capita consumption of cement, which is still significantly lower in the sub-Saharan countries than in more developed or industrialised countries. Our production sites, which are primarily located close to urban centers, are well positioned to serve the growing demand for building materials.
