Dangote Cement’s 0.7Mta capacity import terminal in Freetown opened in the first quarter of 2017 and provides high-quality imported cement for local use.
Sierra Leone is a small importer of cement at present, although the country has been experiencing good growth due to its developing mining industry and is investing in infrastructure to support resource extraction. With a population of 6.1million, per-capita consumption is low at 56kg, suggesting there is room for growth now that the economy has begun to recover from the Ebola crisis.
Dangote Cement has set new standards by pioneering the 42.5R grade ‘Dangote 3X Cement’, which is designed to give more value to the end users. 3X is decoded to mean “Xtra strong, Xtra life and Xtra yield”. The new offering comes in a 50 Kg bag and is the first of its kind in Nigeria. Dangote 3X Cement is primarily aimed at preventing construction collapses due to usage of lower-grade cement apart from strengthening the quality of the brand. The extra strength and rapid drying properties of the product makes it the first choice for builders and contractors. A bag of the new Dangote 3X Cement – 42.5R variety is rated as equivalent to one and half bag of the regular cement bag.
32.5R CEM II
Lower clinker content augmented by pumice additive and gypsum
Suitable for plastering, low-rise buildings, masonry etc.
42.5R (3X) CEM II-AL
Higher clinker content
Suitable for most building uses including high-rise, some infrastructure work
52.5 CEM I
Higher clinker content
Suitable for major infrastructure construction such as bridges, dams etc.
Office/Plant Address:
Queen Elizabeth II Port, Freetown, Sierra Leone
Country Manager – Kothandam Elango