Dangote Cement Grows Nigeria’s Exports By 18.2%, Records N520.5bn Net Profit

Dangote Cement Plc has reported a revenue after tax of N520.5 billion for the half yr ended June 30, 2025.

The cement large additionally achieved an 18.2 per cent progress in Nigerian exports, highlighting its vital contribution to the nation’s economic system.

The Firm’s H1 2025 unaudited outcomes launched on the Nigerian Trade confirmed that Group income rose by  17.7 per cent to N2.072 trillion from N1.760 trillion in H1 2024.

Group EBITDA up 41.8 per cent to N944.9 billion from N666.221 billion, whereas Nigeria EBITDA up 82.4 per cent year-on-year to N845.4 billion.

Revenue after tax rose by 174.1 per cent to N520.455 billion in comparison with N189.904 billion in H1 2024, whereas earnings per share rose by 173.0 per cent to N30.74 as towards N11.26 in H1 2024.

Additional working highlights revealed that group volumes fell by 4.1 per cent to 13.4Mt. The Group dispatched 18 ships of clinker from Nigeria to Ghana and Cameroon, whereas Nigeria cement and clinker exports up 18.2 per cent at 671.1Kt

Talking on the outcomes, chief government officer of Dangote Cement, Arvind Pathak mentioned, “we’re happy to report a stable efficiency within the first half of 2025, underscoring the power, resilience, and adaptableness of our enterprise amidst enhancements in key macroeconomic indicators.”

He famous that the group income grew by 17.7 per cent, reflecting each strategic pricing actions and continued demand for our merchandise throughout markets. Our concentrate on operational effectivity and value containment is delivering tangible outcomes.

“Group EBITDA rose by a formidable 41.8 per cent, whereas group revenue surged by 174.1 per cent, surpassing our full-year 2024 revenue in simply six months. This exceptional efficiency is a testomony to our disciplined execution, robust price management, and the strategic investments we have now made over time.

“Whereas Group volumes declined by 4.1 per cent to 13.4Mt, on account of softer demand in key markets, we stay inspired by the expansion in our export enterprise. Export volumes from Nigeria elevated by 18.2 per cent, with 18 profitable clinker shipments made to Ghana and Cameroon.

This demonstrates the rising significance of our pan-African footprint and our ongoing dedication to regional commerce and self-sufficiency,” he defined.

Pathak added that “our strategic priorities stay centered on long-term worth creation. We’ve got made vital progress in additional strengthening our price structure. Throughout the interval, we started the phased supply of 1,600 extra CNG-powered vehicles, which is able to considerably cut back our logistics prices and improve environmental effectivity.”

He added that “with the brand new administration of Emmanuel Ikazoboh as the brand new chairman on board, we’re assured that this management group will drive sustainable progress and unlock new alternatives.

“As we transfer into the second half of the yr, we stay centered on driving innovation, strengthening our pan-African operations, and delivering sustainable returns to our buyers.”