# Katanda plant in Kasaï-Oriental targets first cement bags in early 2027

> Agence Congolaise de Presse reported on October 17 that the company’s technical director said during a site visit that about 80% of the plant was complete. First cement bags are targeted for Q1 2027.

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- Published: 2026-10-18T19:46:03+00:00
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The project began in August 2024 in Kabwe, in Bakwa Ndoba territory. The company plans capacity of 1.2 million tonnes a year, with 300,000 tonnes a year in the first phase. The head of the presidential civil office said logistics for moving materials and equipment from Lubumbashi, along with administrative issues, continued to delay the project.

## Data

### Katanda cement plant targets first output in Q1 2027

ACP reported that construction at a private cement project in Kasaï-Oriental was nearly 80% complete, with first bags planned for Q1 2027.

Methodology: Capacity figures are company-planned design and first-phase capacities, not measured output. The nearly 80% construction progress figure is the company technical director’s reported site-visit estimate, not an independently verified measurement. Completion and first production remain future company targets.

| Indicator | Capacity (million tonnes/year) | Percentage (%) | Reported bag price | Known observation date | Basis and scope | Source release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plant design capacity | 1.2 |  |  |  | Planned capacity; not actual output | 2026-10-17 |
| Planned first-phase capacity | 0.3 |  |  |  | Planned capacity; not actual output | 2026-10-17 |
| Reported construction progress |  | 80 |  | 2026-10-16 | Company estimate of nearly 80% completion; October 16 site visit | 2026-10-17 |
| Cement price for a 50-kg bag in Kinshasa, as reported |  |  | About USD11 per 50-kg bag |  | Price comparison reported by the source; not a live market quote | 2026-10-17 |
| Cement price for a 50-kg bag in Kasaï-Oriental, as reported |  |  | Up to USD30 per 50-kg bag |  | Price comparison reported by the source; not a live market quote | 2026-10-17 |

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## Sources

- [Agence Congolaise de Presse (ACP)](<https://acp.cd/economie/kasai-oriental-la-production-de-la-cimenterie-de-katanda-annoncee-au-premier-trimestre-2027/>) (Source checked: 2026-10-18; Published: 2026-10-17)

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