Algeria’s cement industry is increasing its production output considerably, with the price of this material also falling as a result. Estimates suggest that the country will have a surplus of 11 million tonnes of cement by 2022. Of this, some 2 million tonnes of cement will be exported, according to further industry estimates. As a result, there are proposals to utilise around 4 million tonnes of this surplus by building roads from concrete.
At present there are 18 cement plants in operation in Algeria, with a further four under construction. The sector had a capacity of 32 million tonnes/year in 2018 and estimates suggest capacity will reach 34 million tonnes/year for 2019 and 40.5 million tonnes/year by 2020.
The longevity of concrete road surfaces is considered an important factor in using this type of construction.
Algeria’s plan to build more concrete roads
Algeria’s cement industry is increasing its production output considerably, with the price of this material also falling as a result.
