Turkmenistan: The Lebap Cement plant produced 0.94Mt of cement during the first six months of 2026, according to the government. This represents an increase of 0.19Mt from the first six months of 2025, or 27%. The government also noted that it exports cement by rail and road, but did not specify how much. It said that the commissioning of a second line at the plant in 2024 had made it possible to produce higher grade cement, specifically S-600, and that it had installed equipment by companies from Türkiye, Germany and other countries in Europe.

Nigeria: BUA Cement has released its six-month financial results for the period ending 30 June 2026, with profit before tax of US$236m, representing a 79% increase from US$157m in the corresponding period ending 30 June 2025. The company recorded US$532m in revenues in the first half of 2026, 26% more than the US$423m reported in the first half of 2025.

CEO Yusuf Binji said “We have delivered a strong quarter despite the constraints encountered. As outlined in my April 2026 commentary, our strategic focus is firmly on new growth opportunities and cost containing measures. I am pleased with the traction of the growth plans and the gains recorded. We will continue to prioritise measures aimed at driving operational efficiencies. Therefore, I expect current process optimisation activities will result in higher productivity and improved cost management, especially with the decisions taken during the quarter. I am very encouraged by our outlook and performance over the next quarters.”

Nigeria/UK: Dangote Cement has said that it prefers to list its cement business in London rather than Dubai, because it would be quicker to sell its shares, according to board member Mariya Dangote.

"It's compatible with our business. We thought of the secondary listing in Dubai, but it would have taken years to list,” she said.

Dangote Cement told the Financial Times in May 2026 that reduced minimum listing requirements from the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority had finally made it workable. The company intends to sell about 10% of its shares to outside investors while retaining its primary listing in Lagos. This will reportedly be completed by September 2026, subject to market conditions and regulatory approval, according to Billionaires Africa. Shareholders approved the plan at the company's 17th annual general meeting in Lagos on 2 July 2026, authorising the board to pursue a listing on the London exchange or any other recognised international market.

North Korea: The Hyesan cement plant has more than doubled its production volumes. According to Korean News, the plant has undergone measures to solve 'problems arising in the production process,' through the ‘initiative and ingenuity' of employees. As a result, production volumes reportedly increased by 120% year-on-year.