en.Wedoany.com Report on Mar 24th, Burkina Faso is currently experiencing a shortage of cement supply, leading to rising market prices. The management of the country's cement factories stated on national television that the cement shortage stems from insufficient energy supply, while ex-factory prices have remained unchanged.

Kassoum Zampaligré, Director General of CIMFASO and CIMASSO, attributed the cement shortage to increased electricity consumption during the heatwave, which has limited energy supply for industrial users and subsequently affected cement production. He also pointed out that some distributors have taken advantage of product scarcity to raise prices, engaging in what he described as "fraudulent practices." Jacques Amiong, President of the Burkina Faso Cement Manufacturers Association, noted that cement demand grew by 20% between 2024 and 2025, and a similar growth trend is expected in 2026. This cement shortage problem, caused by a combination of production constraints and rising demand, is putting pressure on the market.

In response to the cement shortage, manufacturers are calling on all parties to adhere to regulated prices. The current tight supply situation in the market has drawn industry attention, and relevant companies are striving to maintain production under energy constraints to alleviate the supply-demand imbalance.