Qatar National Cement Company

What Qatar National Cement Company does

Qatar National Cement Company Q.P.S.C. (QNCC) is a publicly listed cement and construction materials manufacturer incorporated in Qatar in 1965 and traded on the Qatar Exchange. The company operates a single integrated manufacturing complex in Umm Bab, 82 km from Doha, producing Ordinary Portland Cement, Sulphate Resistant Portland Cement, White Cement, Portland Pulverized Fuel Ash Cement, Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag, Hydrated Lime, Calcined Lime, Calcium Carbonate products, and Washed Sand. Manufacturing is supported by on-site infrastructure including a seawater desalination plant and bulk-tanker distribution facilities, with finished products packaged in 50kg paper bags or delivered in bulk tankers.

QNCC sells primarily to construction companies, contractors, and infrastructure developers operating inside Qatar, covering applications from foundations, roads, and drainage structures to decorative concrete, facades, and tiling. Products comply with the Qatar Construction Specification and international standards (EN 197-1:2000, BS EN 197-1:2011 CEM I 42.5N-SR5), and the company maintains a certified HSSE management system. The company employs roughly 900 people and reports a customer base of 150+ clients. Its commercial motion is direct B2B sales with pricing not publicly disclosed, and investor communications are handled through the Qatar Exchange and a dedicated investor relations email channel.

Revenue in 2025 was $399.1M, down from $397.0M in 2024, $460.8M in 2023, and $708.8M in 2022, indicating a multi-year decline tied to the Qatari construction cycle. EBITDA was $135.2M and net income $100.3M in 2025. The company is led by CEO Essa Mohammed Ali A M Kaldari, CFO Wael Zuhair Taher Oukal, and a full executive team across operations, finance, supply chain, sales, HSSE, HR, and IT/digital functions.

Name

Qatar National Cement Company

Legal name

Qatar National Cement Company Q.P.S.C.

Website

https://qatarcement.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Qatar National Cement Company (QNCC) is a publicly listed, Qatar-based cement and construction materials manufacturer established in 1965, producing OPC, SRPC, white cement, GGBS, lime, and washed sand for domestic construction firms and infrastructure contractors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cement Manufacturing

NAICS

Cement Manufacturing (327310), Cement Manufacturing (32731), Other Concrete Product Manufacturing (327390)

SIC

Cement, Hydraulic (3241), Concrete, Gypsum & Plaster Products (3270), Mining & Quarrying Of Nonmetallic Minerals (No Fuels) (1400), Industrial Inorganic Chemicals (2810)

akta.pro primary industry

Cement Manufacturing (Portland, Blended & Specialty) (IMADAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cementitious Binders & Additives (Fly Ash, Slag, Silica Fume, Lime) (IMADAAAH), Mortar, Grout & Masonry Cements (IMADABAL), Limestone Quarrying (Industrial & Construction Grade) (IMAKAHAC)

Keywords

• Cement manufacturing
• Construction materials
• Portland cement
• Washed sand supply
• Lime products

Headquarters

HQ city

Doha

HQ country

Qatar

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Cement and Construction Materials Sales: Revenue generated from manufacturing and selling cement products (Ordinary Portland Cement, Sulphate Resistant Portland Cement, White Cement), calcium carbonate products, washed sand, and lime products to construction companies and contractors in Qatar.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Qatar National Cement Company manufactures and supplies cement and construction materials including Ordinary Portland Cement, Sulphate Resistant Portland Cement, White Cement, Calcium Carbonate, Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag, Washed Sand, Hydrated Lime, Calcined Lime, and Portland Pulverized Fuel Ash Cement. The company operates manufacturing facilities in Umm Bab, 82 KM from Doha, producing 19,000 tons capacity with on-site seawater desalination to support operations.

Product overview

Qatar National Cement Company is a cement and construction materials manufacturer offering a diverse portfolio of cement products and construction materials. The core product line includes Ordinary Portland Cement (standard binding agent), Sulphate Resistant Portland Cement (for high-sulphate environments), White Cement (for decorative applications), Portland Pulverized Fuel Ash Cement (with supplementary materials), and Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag (industrial byproduct). Supporting products include Calcium Carbonate products and Washed Sand. The company also provides Hydrated Lime and Calcined Lime products, along with Bulk Tankers Facilities for logistics. The portfolio is rounded out with specialized products like Calcium Carbonate Fines for industrial applications. Located in Umm Bab, 82 KM from Doha, the company operates manufacturing facilities and supplies construction materials primarily to the Qatari market.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ordinary Portland Cement Standard Portland cement used as the basic binding agent in concrete, mortar, and grout for general construction applications by construction companies and contractors in Qatar.
• Sulphate Resistant Portland Cement Specialized cement conforming to BS EN 197-1:2011 CEM I Strength class 42.5 N - SR-5, designed for construction applications exposed to high sulphate contents such as sub-soil conditions, foundations, drainage structures, and storage structures. Available in 50KG paper bags or tankers.
• White Cement Specialized cement conforming to EN 197-1:2000 standard, classified as CEM I strength class 42.5N, distinguished by its brilliant white color for decorative concrete surfaces, architectural designs, facades, sculptures, monuments, and tiling applications.
• Calcium Carbonate & Calcium Carbonate Fines Calcium carbonate products used as fillers or additives in various construction and industrial applications.
• Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag Industrial byproduct from steel production used as a supplementary cementitious material in concrete production, improving durability and strength characteristics.
• Washed Sand Washed sand compliant with Qatar Construction Specification, mostly in Zone 3 particle size distribution, suitable for civil construction work including foundations, roads, earthworks, and cement block preparation. Available in bulk quantities only.
• Hydrated Lime & Calcined Lime Lime products including hydrated lime and calcined lime used in various construction and industrial applications.
• Portland Pulverized Fuel Ash Cement Cement product containing pulverized fuel ash as a supplementary cementitious material for construction applications.
• Bulk Tankers Facilities Bulk tanker facilities for transportation and delivery of cement products in large quantities.

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Nova HealthCareminorOthers · 14 April 2026Collaboration for conducting free medical campaign for employees. 120 employees participated in comprehensive health check-ups, medical consultations, and preventive care services as part of QNCC's commitment to occupational health and wellbeing of workforce.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• CEMEX S.A.B. de C.V. Global cement, ready-mix, and aggregates producer with extensive specialty cement and supplementary cementitious materials lines. Comparable on product breadth and manufacturing model, but globally diversified and much larger.
• Heidelberg Materials: Global cement major with broad cement, aggregates, and ready-mix concrete portfolio including specialty grades. Comparable on product technology and cement manufacturing, though it operates at much greater scale and geographic reach.
• UltraTech Cement: India-headquartered global cement major with a broad hydraulic cement portfolio (OPC, PPC, SRPC) serving large-scale infrastructure and construction markets. Comparable on cement product mix and B2B construction-customer model, but operating at far greater scale.
• Holcim Ltd: Global cement and aggregates incumbent with full coverage of OPC, SRPC, white cement, GGBS, and supplementary cementitious materials. Comparable on product technology and manufacturing process, but vastly larger scale and globally diversified.

Regional players

• Saudi Cement Company: Saudi Arabia-listed cement manufacturer with a similar product mix (OPC, SRPC, white cement) and B2B sales to construction contractors. Most directly comparable Gulf-region peer in product, customer base, and publicly listed structure.
• Yamama Cement Company: Saudi-listed cement producer serving the domestic construction sector with comparable hydraulic cement grades and bulk distribution model. Comparable in scale, customer base, and regulatory environment.
• National Cement Company (UAE): UAE-based cement manufacturer serving construction and infrastructure contractors in the Gulf. Closely comparable in geography, customer base, and product portfolio to QNCC.
• Riyadh Cement Company: Saudi Arabia-based cement manufacturer offering ordinary and sulphate-resistant Portland cement to construction contractors. Comparable Gulf incumbent peer with similar scale and product portfolio.
• Arabian Cement Company (Egypt): Egypt-listed cement producer with regional MENA exposure, similar OPC/SRPC product grades and B2B contractor sales motion. Comparable as a regional cement peer listed on a Gulf/Emerging-market exchange.

Others

• Intercem Engineering: Engineering and consultancy firm focused on cement plant design, construction, and modernization worldwide. Relevant as an adjacent industry player; QNCC's Economist role explicitly references Intercem coordination, evidencing a direct operational touchpoint.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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