Sulphoaluminate cement is widely used due to its characteristics of short setting time, high early strength, high erosion resistance, low permeability and low-temperature calcination. However, the excessively high cost of raw materials restricts the development/application of sulphoaluminate cement. This review represented recent research work on the use of solid waste to calcinate sulphoaluminate cement clinker, and discussed the effect of calcining process on the appearance of clinker, mineral composition and mechanical properties of cement. Also, the current popular options of solid waste and their feasibility as raw materials for calcining sulphoaluminate cement clinker were introduced. The hydrating capacity of the cement was summarized. The results of the current research were analyzed. The existing problems and development directions were given to provide references for further research and application.