Kuwait Cement

What Kuwait Cement does

Kuwait Cement Company (KSCP) is a Kuwaiti public shareholding company founded in 1968 and listed on the Kuwait Stock Exchange (KSE:KCEM), operating as the only fully integrated domestic producer of clinker and cement in Kuwait. The company operates a state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in the East Industrial Shuaiba district with two kilns (commissioned 2001 and 2013) providing combined production capacity exceeding 5 million tons annually, integrated with a conveyor belt system from Shuaiba port, a bulk cement packaging station at Abdullah Port (5 silos of 1,200 tons each, 6,000 tons/day), and a long-term 20-year, USD 500 million limestone supply contract from Rack & Rock Company in Fujairah, UAE.

The company produces Ordinary Portland Cement, Sulfate Resistant Cement Types II and V, Gray Cement, White Cement, API-certified Oil Well Cement, and GGBS (Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag), and operates wholly-owned and majority-owned subsidiaries covering ready-mix concrete production (Kuwait Cement Ready-Mix Concrete Co., 99.844%), cement import and trading (Shuwaikh Cement Company, 99.55%), limestone and gravel production (Shuwaikh Stone Crusher), and real estate holding (Amwaj International Real Estate Company). The company holds ISO 9001:2008, API, and Quality-Mark certifications and has conducted Fraunhofer-supervised trials of shredded tire alternative fuel.

Revenue is generated through direct sales of cement products at affordable, stable prices to four primary customer segments: government and public sector projects (housing cities, hospitals, roads, university city, oil refineries), industrial and contracting companies, Kuwaiti citizens building homes, and commercial outlets and retailers. Distribution runs through five sales points (Cement House in Sharq, the Shuaiba plant, Abdullah Port station, and Sabhan and Amghara distribution centers) plus a transport contractor fleet delivering bulk and packed cement across Kuwait. The government of Kuwait, through the Public Authority for Investment, holds approximately 24.48% of the company, with National Industries Holding Group holding 27.37%.

Name

Kuwait Cement

Legal name

Kuwait Cement Company

Website

https://kuwaitcement.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Kuwait Cement Company (KSCP) is the only fully integrated domestic producer of clinker and cement in Kuwait, operating two kilns with over 5 million tons annual capacity and supplying government infrastructure, contractors, citizens, and retailers through five distribution points.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cement Manufacturing

NAICS

Cement Manufacturing (327310), Cement and Concrete Product Manufacturing (3273), Ready-Mix Concrete Manufacturing (32732)

SIC

Cement, Hydraulic (3241), Concrete, Gypsum & Plaster Products (3270)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Cementitious Binders & Additives (Fly Ash, Slag, Silica Fume, Lime) (IMADAAAH), Ready-Mix Concrete Production & Delivery (IMADAAAA)

Keywords

• Cement manufacturing
• Building materials
• Ready-mix concrete
• Clinker production
• Construction materials

Headquarters

HQ city

Sharq Hawalli

HQ country

Kuwait

HQ region

Middle East

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Cement Sales: Direct sales of cement products including Ordinary Portland Cement, Sulphate Resistant Cement Type V, Gray Cement, and White Cement to the local Kuwait market. Products sold at affordable prices not subject to speculation or sudden fluctuations. Cement is delivered through transport contractor fleet and at-plant pickup options.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Kuwait Cement Company manufactures and distributes cement, clinker, and related building materials including Ordinary Portland Cement, Sulfate Resistant Cement (Type II and V), Gray Cement, White Cement, Oil Well Cement, and Ground Granulated Blast-furnace Slag (GGBS), as well as ready-mix concrete through a subsidiary. The company operates two clinker kilns with combined annual production capacity exceeding 5 million tons and sells through five points of sale, direct plant sales, and a transport contractor network.

Product overview

Kuwait Cement Company operates as an integrated cement manufacturer producing the full range of cement products. The core product portfolio includes Ordinary Portland Cement (Poltrand Cement), Sulfate Resistant Cement Types II and V, Gray Cement for construction, White Cement for specialized applications, and API-certified Oil Well Cement for petroleum services. The company also produces GGBS (Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag) as a supplementary cementitious material. Through its subsidiary Kuwait Cement Ready-Mix Concrete Company, the company extends into ready-mix concrete production across multiple plants. The company manufactures cement daily at its Shuaiba district plant, with a total production capacity exceeding 5 million tons annually, and operates bulk cement storage facilities at Abdullah Port.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) General-purpose Portland cement used in standard construction applications including residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects.
• Sulfate Resistant Cement Type II and V Cement formulated to resist sulfate attack, used in foundations, marine structures, and industrial applications where sulfate exposure is a concern.
• Gray Cement Standard gray-colored Portland cement for general construction use across Kuwait.
• White Cement White Portland cement used for architectural finishes, decorative concrete, and applications where a lighter color is required.
• Oil Well Cement API-certified cement designed for oil and gas well drilling and completion operations, including downhole applications requiring high pressure and temperature resistance.
• Ground Granulated Blast-furnace Slag (GGBS) GGBS used as a supplementary cementitious material in concrete to improve durability and reduce environmental impact, blended with Portland cement for construction projects.
• Ready-Mix Concrete Ready-mix concrete supplied through a subsidiary to construction contractors, industrial firms, and project developers across Kuwait for poured-in-place concrete applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Production capacity exceeds 5 Million Tons annually with 15,000-16,000 tons of cement per day

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Fraunhofer Institute UMSICHTcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnical research partnership for alternative fuel experiments. Fraunhofer Institute for Environmental, Safety, and Energy Technology (Germany) supervised the successful field experiment burning shredded tires as substitute fuel in clinker kilns, conducted in coordination with Public Authority for Environment and Public Authority for Industry. The experiment did not result in any adverse environmental impacts.
• Rack & Rock CompanycoreOthersLong-term contract signed with Rack & Rock Company in Fujairah Emirate, UAE, for supply of millions of tons of limestone essential for clinker production and cement manufacturing. Contract value amounts to USD 500 Millions for a period of Twenty years.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Saudi Cement Company: One of the largest cement producers in Saudi Arabia, listed on Tadawul. Comparable integrated cement manufacturer with government construction sector exposure in the GCC.
• Ras Al Khaimah Cement Company (RAK Cement): UAE cement manufacturer producing clinker and Portland cement. Regional peer with similar product mix serving GCC construction markets.
• Yamama Cement Company: Major Saudi Arabian cement manufacturer producing Ordinary Portland and sulfate-resistant cement. Directly comparable product portfolio and regional GCC market dynamics.
• Gulf Cement Company: UAE-based cement manufacturer operating in the same GCC market. Comparable regional clinker/cement producer with similar product mix and infrastructure-project customer base.
• Qatar National Cement Company: Leading clinker and cement producer in Qatar, listed on Qatar Stock Exchange. Directly comparable as a GCC national cement champion with similar government-project exposure and integrated clinker-cement operations.
• Arabian Cement Company: Egyptian-listed cement producer with strong regional presence. Comparable in producing clinker and finished cement for construction markets, with overlapping specialty cement product lines.

Broad incumbents

• CRH plc: Global building materials group with cement, aggregates, and concrete products. Comparable integrated materials platform serving construction markets, with broader geographic and product diversification than Kuwait Cement.
• Heidelberg Materials: Global cement, aggregates, and ready-mix concrete producer. Comparable integrated cement-concrete business model and Middle East operating presence as a broad incumbent in the same industry.
• Holcim Group: One of the world's largest cement manufacturers with operations globally. Comparable in core cement manufacturing technology, product portfolio, and downstream ready-mix integration, though at vastly greater scale and geographic diversity.

Regional players

• Alkhalij Cement Company: Qatar-based cement grinding and packing operation. Comparable in cement product offering for the Gulf region though focused on grinding rather than integrated clinker production.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/kuwaitkcc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kuwait-cement-company

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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