Cement demand growth is forecast to increase in certain world regions between 2024 and 2030. The growth in demand is estimated to be the highest in Sub-Saharan Africa with a projected growth of ** percent by 2030.
Leading cement manufacturers
China produces the most cement of any country in the world, estimated to be about *** million metric tons in 2024. The world's leading cement manufacturers based on installed capacity as of 2025 were China's CNBM and Anhui Conch, and the Swiss company Holcim.
Cement industry emissions
The cement industry plays a significant role in global greenhouse gas emissions, with major companies contributing substantially to the sector's carbon footprint. Holcim Group is the biggest historical cement industry emitter, with *** billion metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (GtCOâ‚‚e). This figure dwarfs the annual emissions of many countries, highlighting the immense environmental impact of cement production worldwide.
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