In 2023, China led global cement production at 2.4 billion metric tons, with India following distantly at 0.28 billion metric tons. The United States produced 0.085 billion metric tons, with Vietnam, Turkey, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, and others yielding significant but smaller outputs. Over the past two years, China’s production exhibited minimal variation, whereas India experienced a steady increase, highlighting its developmental goals. The five-year CAGR for these nations indicates growth trends particularly for India and Vietnam as significant players in the industry.
Future trends to watch include increased cement demand in emerging markets driven by urbanization and infrastructure development, adoption of sustainable practices, and China’s market influence as it transitions towards eco-friendly production methods.
Top countries in Top Cement Producing Countries
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 2,400,000 | 2016 | |
| 2 | 2 India | 280,000 | 2016 | |
| 3 | 3 United States | 85,000 | 2016 | |
| 4 | 4 Vietnam | 77,300 | 2016 | |
| 5 | 5 Turkey | 75,400 | 2016 | |
| 6 | 6 Indonesia | 63,000 | 2016 | |
| 7 | 7 Saudi Arabia | 62,000 | 2016 | |
| 8 | 8 South Korea | 57,000 | 2016 | |
| 9 | 9 Brazil | 57,000 | 2016 | |
| 10 | 10 Russia | 56,000 | 2016 |
