Niger Authorities Ban Export of Grey Cement

Oluwasegun SanusiNovember 25, 20241 Mins read415

The Nigerien government has officially banned the export of CEM II 32.5 R grey cement, according to an order signed by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry on November 21, 2024. The ban, effective immediately, will remain in place until further notice.

While the Ministry has not disclosed specific reasons for the decision, the measure aligns with recent government policies aimed at preserving key resources for local use and national development.

This move mirrors a similar restriction announced earlier on the export of scrap metals. The ban on scrap metals, initiated upon the recommendation of the Ministry’s Secretary General, aims to ensure that such materials remain within the country to support domestic industries.

However, the export of other metals, including aluminum, copper, and lead, is still permitted under strict conditions.

Exporters of these materials must now obtain prior authorisation from the Minister of Trade and Industry, ensuring tighter regulatory oversight.

Other recent efforts have also seen Niger announced a ban on export of cereals such as rice, millet, sorghum, cowpea, and corn to ensure enough supply of these products in local markets to keep prices affordable.

However, the ban does not apply to exports to Mali and Burkina Faso, both members of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES).

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