CIMAF’s subsidiary in Chad, CIMAF Chad, has officially denied any increase in the ex-works price of cement. The company stated that “the rates applied at the factory remain unchanged” and that no decisions regarding a price increase had been made.
In addition, the producer said that its cement capacity enable it to regularly supply the market, eliminating any risk of shortages. Increases at the point of sale appear to be down to logistical issues and speculation by intermediaries.
The country’s Minister of Trade and Industry, Guibolo Fanga Mathieu, has responded to the price increases by denouncing the speculative practices of certain traders and retailers. He reiterated that his ministry's services are working to strengthen market control and ensure price stability. "There is no valid reason for cement prices to increase on the market while factory prices remain unchanged," the minister declared during a presentation of his ministry's achievements in 2024 and priorities for 2025.
