BREWING INDUSTRY : Kadji Group invests nearly CFAF 100 billion in a canning plant in Cameroon
(LVDE) – The Kadji Group, through Union Camerounaise de Brasseries (UCB), is set to launch its first canned beverages in Douala in the second half of April 2026. Produced at its new plant located within the Kadji Sports Academy site, this industrial project aims to strengthen local supply and expand production capacity in a rapidly evolving market.
Esther Grâce 
In Douala, Cameroon’s brewing industry is about to reach a new milestone with the imminent commissioning of the “Moungo plant,” a new facility operated by the Kadji Group. Located on the outskirts of the economic capital, the industrial unit—currently in the final testing phase—is expected to release UCB’s first canned beverages onto the market as early as the second half of April 2026.
This launch marks a strategic shift for the group, which is expanding its packaging portfolio to better align with changing consumer habits. Across Africa, demand for canned formats is growing steadily, driven by their convenience, ease of storage, and compatibility with modern distribution channels. According to several industry analyses, this segment is recording annual growth rates of between 5% and 7% in some urban markets.
The investment in the construction of this facility is estimated at around CFAF 100 billion. With an annual production capacity of 2 million hectoliters—equivalent to that of its historic Douala-Bassa site—the new plant effectively doubles Kadji Group’s industrial capacity in Cameroon. This expansion comes at a time of intense competition, dominated by players with well-established market positions.
Beyond volumes, the project also reflects a drive to modernize industrial capabilities. The integration of new production and packaging technologies is expected to enhance product quality while optimizing costs. This scale-up could strengthen the group’s competitiveness in the domestic market, while laying the groundwork for potential export ambitions.
Cameroon’s brewing sector, which generates several hundred billion CFA francs in annual revenue, remains one of the pillars of the country’s agro-industrial landscape. Driven by a young and increasingly urban population, consumption continues to grow, despite pressures linked to raw material costs and logistical constraints.
In this context, the introduction of new production lines and formats could reshape market dynamics. By focusing on innovation and capacity expansion, the Kadji Group clearly signals its intention to strengthen its market presence and capture additional market share—an approach aligned with a long-term industrial consolidation strategy.
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