国泰海通｜建材：水泥出海国别研究之津巴布韦

Group 1: Economic Overview - Zimbabwe has a rapidly growing population exceeding 15 million and a significant mineral wealth, including 16.5 million tons of diamond reserves, 13 million tons of gold reserves, 2.8 billion tons of platinum group resources, and 200 million tons of lithium [1] - The economy is highly dollarized, with over 80% of transactions conducted in US dollars due to rapid currency depreciation [1] Group 2: Cement Supply and Demand - There is a severe shortage of cement in Zimbabwe, with a production of 1.35 million tons in 2022 against a demand of 1.86 million tons, necessitating substantial imports from countries like Zambia [2] - The supply structure is simple and stable, with only three clinker plants operating in the country [3] Group 3: Competitive Landscape - PPC leads the market with a cement production capacity of 1.4 million tons, followed by Khayah (formerly Lafarge) with a capacity of 900,000 tons [3] Group 4: Pricing and Profitability - Due to the cement shortage, prices are high, with the import price of cement in 2023 reaching approximately $111 per ton, primarily sourced from Zambia [4] - High prices have resulted in significant profitability, with an expected EBITDA of $46 per ton for the fiscal year 2025 [4] Group 5: Market Correlation - The market prices in the Central African region, particularly between Zambia, Malawi, and Zimbabwe, show strong correlation due to substantial cement exports from Zambia to these countries [5]