Senegal, as an economic bright spot in West Africa, is moving towards a more prosperous future with vigorous momentum. According to the International Monetary Fund, Senegal's GDP will grow by 8.4% in 2025, making it one of the fastest growing economies in sub-Saharan Africa. This strong growth is due to the rapid development of the oil and gas industry and the government's continued investment in infrastructure construction, which has injected strong momentum into key industries such as cement. In the first half of
2025, Senegal's cement demand showed a steady growth trend, with a total increase of 4% year-on-year, from 3.725 million tons in the same period last year to 3.875 million tons. This growth reflects the continued strong demand for domestic construction, especially the rapid progress of infrastructure and housing projects, which provides a solid support for the market. Both the newly built transportation network and the acceleration of urbanization have brought new opportunities to the cement industry.
Although domestic cement production declined slightly, falling 3.3% year-on-year to 4.715 million tons, down from 4.874 million tons in the same period last year, it did not hide the overall vitality of the market. The slight decline in production may be related to short-term fluctuations in production costs or supply chain adjustments, but the long-term potential of Senegal's cement industry is still considerable. Sustained growth in infrastructure investment, driven by the government's 2025-2029 National Strategic Plan, will provide more support to domestic production.