DAR ES SALAAM, Dec. 12 -- CEMENT production has increased nearly fivefold over the past 17 years, rising from 1.63 million tonnes in 2007 to 7.70 million tonnes in 2024, according to government data, reflecting sustained construction boom and large-scale infrastructure push.

The figures, published in the National Bureau of Statistics Statistical Abstract 2024, show output expanded at a compound annual growth rate of about 9.6 per cent over the period.

Cement remains a core input for Tanzanias construction sector, forming the base material for concrete used in residential and commercial buildings, healthcare facilities, communications infrastructure and key national projects spanning rail, energy and water systems.

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