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Construction Materials

Construction Materials
SECTOR

Africa's infrastructure & real estate sectors are experiencing explosive growth, demanding high-quality construction materials. Invest in building a solid future for Africa! Be part of the companies shaping Africa's skylines.

Africa's infrastructure & real estate sectors are experiencing explosive growth, demanding high-quality construction materials. Invest in building a solid future for Africa! Be part of the companies shaping Africa's skylines.

3.8 Tn

Market Size

5-7%

CAGR

6.2 Tn

Forecast

Untapped Potential: Invest In Africa's Construction Materials Industry

Africa's urbanization boom, with its urban population projected to double by 2050, is fueling a massive demand for construction materials. This, coupled with ambitious government infrastructure plans exceeding USD 450 billion (6Wresearch), is creating a construction materials market projected to reach a staggering USD 74.81 billion by 2029 (Research and Markets). This presents a golden opportunity for foreign investors in the construction materials sector.

 

The limited domestic production of construction materials in Africa, despite vast natural resources, creates a compelling gap for foreign companies to fill. Investors can capitalize on this opportunity by establishing local production facilities for essential materials like cement, steel, and aggregates. This not only caters to the surging demand but also reduces reliance on imports and fosters job creation within African nations. By investing in efficient and sustainable production practices, foreign companies can become key players in Africa's construction boom, contributing to the continent's infrastructure development and economic growth.

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Cement

Cement

Market Size

$30 Bn

CAGR

5.9%

Forecast

$48 Bn

Investing in Africa's cement industry offers lucrative prospects amidst rapid urbanization and infrastructure development, driven by soaring demand for construction materials.
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Ceramics

Ceramics

Market Size

$ 50.7 Bn

CAGR

5.5%

Forecast

$ 66.8 Bn

The ceramics sector in Africa is on the brink of substantial growth, fueled by urbanization, a burgeoning middle class, and investments in manufacturing infrastructure and technological advancements.
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Glass Manufacturing

Glass Manufacturing

Market Size

$250 Bn

CAGR

3-4%

Forecast

$360 Bn

Bridge the gap between Africa's glass production and growing demand! Invest in innovative and sustainable glass manufacturing to meet the needs of construction and beverage industries, and reduce import reliance.
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Hardware Products

Hardware Products

Market Size

$58.42 Bn

CAGR

5.07%

Forecast

$ 74.8 Bn

Investors in Africa's hardware industry can seize opportunities fueled by rapid urbanization and infrastructure development, catering to the rising demand for essential construction components.
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Manufactured Steel Roofing

Manufactured Steel Roofing
Africa’s rapid urbanization and infrastructural development have significantly increased the demand for durable and cost-effective roofing solutions. Manufactured steel roofing offers a resilient, sustainable and economically viable option to meet this growing need. Investing in steel roofing manufacturing presents a strategic opportunity to cater to both residential and non-residential sectors across the continent.
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Structural Steel Manufacturing

Structural Steel Manufacturing

Market Size

39.49 Mn Tons

CAGR

18.9%

Forecast

53.59 Mn Tons

Africa holds the raw strength that the world is building on. With 17% of the world’s iron ore reserves, affordable energy and rising infrastructure investments, it’s primed for the next big structural steel manufacturing business. Set up in Africa, manufacture with an edge, and ship steel to a world under construction. This isn’t just local growth—it’s global supply, made in Africa.
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