Inside Tanzania’s construction material output vs cost paradox
Roofing sheets being manufactured at a factory. Despite significant growth in the construction materials industry, consumers are yet to feel the impact as prices remain high, leading to increased rental costs across the country. PHOTO | FILE
Dar es Salaam. Despite significant growth in the construction materials industry, consumers are yet to feel the impact as prices remain high, leading to increased rental costs across the country.
Over the past decade, cement production has more than doubled, increasing from 4.4 million tonnes to 9.1 million tonnes, according to official figures from the Industry and Trade ministry.
