en.Wedoany.com Reported - The Afghanistan National Development Corporation recently stated that the third phase construction of the Gori Cement Plant in Baghlan Province has reached 10% completion, with construction progress described as "rapid." The company said that upon project completion, the plant's production capacity will increase from the current 700 tons per day to 5,700 tons per day.

The third phase project of the Gori Cement Plant commenced construction in August 2025, managed by the Afghanistan National Development Corporation, with a planned construction period of 18 months. The project aims to enhance Afghanistan's domestic cement production capacity and reduce dependence on imports.

Currently, the Afghan cement market heavily relies on external supply, with domestic production meeting only about 5% of demand. Over 90% of cement is imported from Iran, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Kyrgyzstan. Afghanistan currently has five additional cement projects under development, located in Kandahar, Herat, Parwan, Jowzjan, and Logar, with a total investment of approximately $750 million. Upon completion, these projects are expected to produce a combined daily output of about 15,000 tons of cement. These initiatives aim to improve Afghanistan's self-sufficiency in cement and reduce foreign exchange expenditures.

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