# Dangote Cement Tanzania plans to increase output by 30%

Dangote Cement Tanzania is planning to increase cement output by over 30% next year, from 1.8 million tonnes per year to 2.4 million tonnes, to capitalise on the expansion of Mtwara port. The plant has an installed capacity of 3.0 million tonnes per year.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2021-11-04
- Where: Mtwara, Tanzania
- Starts operating: 2022
- Status: announced
- Capacity: 2.4 million tonnes per year
- Products: cement
- Sectors: [Construction Materials](https://endata.com/sectors/construction-materials.md)

## Companies

- [Dangote Cement](https://endata.com/companies/19418.md)

## Sources

- [africa-press.net](https://www.africa-press.net/tanzania/all-news/dangote-plans-to-raise-cement-output-by-30pc), 2021-11-04: "I commend Dangote for dedicating resources and efforts in ensuring huge investment in production of cement vital for building our infrastructures."

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