Top 10 Cement Producing Countries in the World: China Takes the Lead

The cement industry is a strategic industry vital to every nation. Cement is used to support infrastructure development and meet the housing needs of the population.

According to data from the United States Geological Survey (USGS), global cement production in 2021 reached 4.4 billion metric tons. This represents a 4.76% increase from the previous year's production of 4.2 billion metric tons.

Here are the top 10 cement-producing countries in the world in 2021:

1. China: 2.5 billion metric tons
2. India: 330 million metric tons
3. Vietnam: 100 million metric tons
4. United States: 92 million metric tons
5. Turkey: 76 million metric tons
6. Indonesia: 66 million metric tons
7. Brazil: 65 million metric tons
8. Iran: 62 million metric tons
9. Russia: 56 million metric tons
10. Saudi Arabia: 55 million metric tons

In 2021, China was the world's largest cement producer, with a total production of 2.5 billion metric tons. China's rapid urbanization has led to significant government investment in infrastructure projects, including roads, railways, and buildings, thus driving up cement demand.

Most cement companies in China are state-owned, granting them access to cheap capital and enabling larger-scale production.

Indonesia ranked 6th, with cement production totaling 66 million metric tons. Cement plants in Indonesia are located across Java, Sumatra, Sulawesi, Kalimantan, and East Nusa Tenggara.

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