Dangote Signs $1B Deal with Chinese Firm to Expand Projects Across Seven African Countries

Dangote Cement Plc (DCP), a subsidiary of Dangote Industries Limited, has signed a $1 billion agreement with China’s Sinoma International Engineering to construct new plants and expand existing facilities across Africa.

The landmark deal, signed in Lagos, covers 12 projects across seven African countries and is part of DCP’s plan to raise production capacity to 80 million tonnes per annum by 2030, aligning with the Dangote Group’s broader Vision 2030 goal of generating $100 billion in revenue.

The agreement supports Dangote Cement’s strategy to strengthen domestic market dominance while boosting exports and operational efficiency.

Aliko Dangote, Founder and President of Dangote Group, described the projects as “critical enablers” designed to optimise assets and capture growing demand in Africa’s construction sector.

Analysts view the expansion as a strategic move to leverage economies of scale across key regional markets.

Boosting production and regional influence across Africa

The agreement supports Dangote Cement’s strategy to strengthen domestic market dominance while boosting exports and operational efficiency. BI Africa

The Dangote Refinery now producing at its full nameplate capacity of 650,000 barrels per day, is actively supplying products such as petrol, diesel, and aviation fuel to the Nigerian market and beyond.

Together, these projects reflect a broader strategy to build integrated industrial ecosystems spanning construction, energy, and agriculture.

The $1 billion cement expansion marks a milestone in the company’s Vision 2030 roadmap, reinforcing its ambition to shape the continent’s industrial future.