Cement companies scramble for a piece of Rwandan market

Cimerwa cement factory in Rwanda. Regional cement manufacturers are fighting for a share of the Rwandan market. FILE PHOTO | NATION

Regional cement manufacturers are fighting for a share of the Rwandan market at a time when current market leaders are struggling to stay afloat.

Rwanda imports 46 per cent of its cement to meet the growing demand, offering an opportunity to producers seeking to extend their regional footprint.