The cement sector in Egypt witnessed a remarkable development during the first four months of 2025, as the total production of companies rose to 17.6 million tons, compared to 13.4 million tons during the same period in 2024, which reflects a growth of 4.2 million tons, and this increase reflects the efforts made to strengthen the industry and meet the growing demand.
Cement sales also recorded a noticeable increase, rising to 14.1 million tons during the same period, while it was 12.1 million tons in 2024. With this increase, which reaches about 2 million tons, data from the Central Bank indicates that the local market is responding positively to the improvement in demand and the recovery of urban activities.
As for cement prices, they continued their upward trajectory, starting at 3,500 pounds per ton in January, gradually rising to 3,642 pounds in February, then recording 3,799 pounds in March, and ending the month of April at 3,818 pounds. This continuous rise reflects the price pressures that the building materials sector is suffering from.
The Cement Producers Division reaffirms the presence of 19 companies operating in the local market, with investments exceeding 225 billion pounds, with production capacity reaching 82.5 million tons in 2020, while consumption reached 44.9 million tons in the same year, which reflects the challenges facing the industry.
In recent years, Egyptian cement exports have increased significantly, rising from $465 million in 2021 to $780 million during the first 10 months of 2024, which reflects the success in opening new markets, and African countries top the list of countries importing Egyptian cement, according to data from the Building Materials Export Council.
