Dublin, Sept. 09, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "East Africa Cement Market: Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2019-2024" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The East Africa cement market reached a volume of 15.5 Million Tons in 2018. The market is further projected to reach a volume of 23.4 Million Tons by 2024, growing at a CAGR of 7.3% during 2019-2024.

This report provides a deep insight into the East Africa cement market covering all its essential aspects. This ranges from macro overview of the market to micro details of the industry performance, recent trends, key market drivers and challenges, SWOT analysis, Porter's five forces analysis, value chain analysis, etc.

Cement plays a very crucial role in meeting the infrastructural requirements of a region and represents a key factor for economic growth. In East Africa, the cement industry experienced a sustained growth on account of the booming construction activities in the region.

However, the growth has declined since 2015 due to increased power tariffs, currency devaluations and high interest rates which led to a slowdown in the region's construction activities. Moreover, imports from Asian countries resulted in an oversupply of cement within the region which further restrained the market growth.

Despite all these challenges, the cement industry is expected to witness an upward trend owing to support from government initiatives, growing construction and housing projects, and investments by new entrants.

Market Drivers

With the fast-growing population and rising disposable incomes, there exist vast opportunities in the construction of residential and commercial high-rise building structures in East African countries which will translate into a healthy cement demand in the region.

The rising FDI in East Africa is contributing to the growth of infrastructure industry in the region. For instance, the World Bank is financing the road development programme in Ethiopia so as to improve the country's highway network. Since this will require a large amount of cement for strengthening the base of the roads, it is projected to boost the demand for cement in the country.

There has been a robust growth in the cement industry due to investments made by the regional governments in public infrastructure. In Uganda, for example, the development of Entebbe International Airport, redesigning of Malaba-Kampala railway route into a standard gauge line, and the upcoming construction of Bukasa port are supporting the cement industry.

Factors such as increasing urbanisation and continuous private and public construction works have created a huge demand for cement in East Africa. For instance, Rwanda is investing in the development of roads, rail and water transport facilities which will result in a significant demand for cement in the region.

Breakup by Type

On the basis of type, the market has been segmented into Portland and blended cement. Amongst these, Portland represents the most popular type of cement as it is used in a variety of applications including concrete projects, grout fillings, stucco decorations, etc.

Breakup by Application

Based on the application, the residential sector represents the largest application segment owing to the rising middle-class in the region. The residential sector is followed by the commercial and infrastructure sectors.

Regional Insights

On a geographical front, Ethiopia enjoys the leading position in the East Africa cement market on account of the thriving construction and infrastructure activities in the country. Other major regions include Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi.

Competitive Landscape

The market is highly fragmented with the presence of numerous small and large manufacturers who compete in terms of prices and quality. Some of the leading players operating in the market are:

• Bamburi Cement Limited
• ARM Cement PLC
• EAPCC
• Dangote Cement PLC
• Mombasa Cement Limited

Key Questions Answered

• How has the East Africa cement market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
• What are the key regions in the East Africa cement market?
• Which are the popular product types in the East Africa cement market?
• What are the key application segments in the East Africa cement market?
• What are the price trends of cement?
• What are the various stages in the value chain of the East Africa cement market?
• What are the key driving factors and challenges in the East Africa cement market?
• What is the import and export scenario in the East Africa cement market?
• What is the structure of the East Africa cement market and who are the key players?
• What is the degree of competition in the East Africa cement market?

Key Topics Covered

1 Preface

2 Scope & Methodology

3 Executive Summary

4 Introduction
4.1 Overview
4.2 Key Industry Trends

5 East Africa Cement Market
5.1 Market Overview
5.2 Market Performance
5.2.1 Volume Trends
5.2.2 Value Trends
5.3 Market Breakup by Type
5.4 Market Breakup by End Use
5.5 Market Breakup by Region
5.6 Market Forecast
5.7 SWOT Analysis
5.7.1 Overview
5.7.2 Strengths
5.7.3 Weaknesses
5.7.4 Opportunities
5.7.5 Threats
5.8 Value Chain Analysis
5.8.1 Overview
5.8.2 Research and Development
5.8.3 Raw Material Procurement
5.8.4 Manufacturers
5.8.5 Distributors
5.8.6 Retailers
5.8.7 Exporters
5.8.8 End-Users
5.9 Porters Five Forces Analysis
5.9.1 Overview
5.9.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
5.9.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
5.9.4 Degree of Competition
5.9.5 Threat of New Entrants
5.9.6 Threat of Substitutes
5.10 Price Analysis
5.10.1 Price Trends
5.10.2 Margin Analysis

6 Market Breakup by Type
6.1 Portland
6.2 Blended
6.3 Others

7 Market Breakup by Application
7.1 Residential
7.2 Commercial
7.3 Infrastructure

8 Market Breakup by Region
8.1 Ethiopia
8.2 Kenya
8.3 Tanzania
8.4 Uganda
8.5 Rwanda & Burundi
8.6 Others

9 Imports and Exports
9.1 Imports by Major Countries
9.2 Exports by Major Countries

10 Cement Manufacturing Process
10.1 Product Overview
10.2 Raw Material Requirements
10.3 Manufacturing Process
10.4 Key Success and Risk Factors

11 Competitive Landscape
11.1 Market Structure
11.2 Key Players
11.3 Profiles of Key Players
11.3.1 Bamburi Cement Limited
11.3.2 ARM Cement PLC
11.3.3 EAPCC
11.3.4 Dangote Cement PLC
11.3.5 Mombasa Cement Limited

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