About Tanga Cement

As Tanzania continues to unleash new infrastructure projects and as its mining sector continues to expand, the demand for cement in the country is on the rise. Between 1996 and 2001, total cement production in the country rose by nearly 20%, and recent years have seen the industry grow in its exports to Burundi, Comoros, Rwanda, and Uganda. Tanga Cement is one of Tanzanias three major cement producers, representing 45% of the total market share in the country. Located in the town of Pongwe, roughly ten miles outside the coastal city of Tanga, the company has a production capacity of 600,000 annual tons, and its primary raw material, limestone, is located on site at the factory with estimated reserves for over 100 years at current consumption rates. The company also produces 1,600 tons of clinker per day.