Cement Prices in Zambia
Compare cement prices from Dangote, Lafarge, and SinoCem. Dangote dominates with ~60% market share, offering competitive prices through their Ndola plant. All prices are per 50kg bag.
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Dangote Cement (50kg)
50kg bag · OPC 42.5N · Most popular in Zambia
ZMK 95 – 110
~60% market share
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Lafarge Cement (50kg)
50kg bag · OPC 42.5N · Premium quality
ZMK 100 – 120
~25% market share
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SinoCem Cement (50kg)
50kg bag · OPC 32.5N · Budget option
ZMK 90 – 105
Budget alternative
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Rapid Hardening Cement (50kg)
50kg bag · OPC 52.5R · Fast setting · Premium
ZMK 120 – 135
Specialized applications
Cement Buying Guide
A standard 3-bedroom house requires approximately 200-300 bags of 50kg cement. Buying in bulk (full-truckload of 500+ bags) can save 5-10% per bag. Always check the manufacturing date — cement loses strength after 3 months of storage.
Cement Types Explained
- OPC 32.5N — General purpose, suitable for most residential construction
- OPC 42.5N — Higher strength, recommended for structural work and foundations
- OPC 52.5R — Rapid hardening, used for urgent projects and precast concrete