Rwanda’s Cement manufacturer plans to invest approximately $190 million for the construction of CIMERWA Clinker Factory. The clinker plant project is expected to address the company’s dependence on imports and save the country approximately $2.88 billion in the next 25 years, once it commences operations.
This announcement on the clinker plant was recently made by CIMERWA Chief Executive Officer, Mangesh Kumar Verma. This followed the release of the company’s unaudited financial results.
Operations Start Date
Also, according to Verma, the plant would commence operations within to years. Additionally, it would produce approximately 60,000 tonnes of clinker, a key component in production of cement, per month.
Significance of the Project
Furthermore, other than clinker production, the facility would position Rwanda as net exporter of clinker instead of importer.
“The moment our clinker plant commences operations, it will save forex outflow of approximately $2.28 billion in the next 25 year’” Verma stated.
Furthermore, with a monthly, production of 60,000 tonnes, the plant is expected to meet CIMERWA’s local demand which is estimated at 45,000 tonnes per month. The surplus that will be produced will be exported.
Similar Projects in the East Africa Region
In another similar project in clinker production, East African Portland Cement (EAPC) revealed plans of investing $200 million in a clinker factory in Kajiado county in Kenya. This factory is expected to enable EAPC to increase its production capacity and cut its overall production costs.
CIMERWA Clinker Factory Project Factsheet
Project name: Cimerwa Clinker Plant Project. Also, it is sometimes referred to as Cimerwa’s new clinkerisation plant.
Investor/Company: CIMERWA Plc
Estimated investment: Approximately $190 million
Projected production: Around 60,000 tonnes of clinker per month.
Expected start of operations: Within two years of the announcement (made around October 2025).
Economic impact :
- Expected to save Rwanda an estimated $2.88 billion in foreign exchange over the next 25 years.
- Aims to cut Rwanda’s cement imports by 40%.
- Also, it will position Rwanda as a net clinker exporter.
- Lastly, it is expected to create over 500 jobs.
