Cement sales dipped by 30% amid naira redesign crisis

  • Nigerian Manufacturers revealed cement sales declined due to currency crises earlier in the year
  • According to a report by the association, the action almost sent a lot of manufacturers out of business
  • They added that this led to a decline in their working capital

The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria reported that at the height of the currency crisis earlier this year, cement sales decreased by 30%.

The group also claimed that a 20% decrease in consumer goods sales occurred during this time due to a lack of access to cash.