Addis Ababa, March 9, 2025 (FMC) – Lemi National Cement Factory has announced that it has delivered over 7 million quintals of cement to the market since it began operations in September 2024.
The largest cement factory in Ethiopia announced this milestone in a consultation held with stakeholders in the sector to expand the company’s market reach and enhance the culture of close cooperation in the construction sector.
On the occasion, it was stated that Lemi National Cement PLC is playing a leading role in significantly reducing the shortage of cement production and distribution issues nationwide and stabilizing prices.
It was also stated that the factory is currently producing 100,000 quintals of cement per day, which is said to cover more than 33 percent of the cement supply in Ethiopia.
It was also noted that Lemi National Cement’s products received recognition for the highest quality standards in the 2024/25 budget year.
The recently commissioned factory was noted to have created temporary and permanent job opportunities for more than 1,000 citizens.
The company announced that it would continue to work in coordination with stakeholders to expand the availability of cement throughout the country.