Cement Production: China vs World 2025 (Latest Data & Historical Trends)
Cement production comparison between China and the rest of the world (1990-2025). China produces 55%+ of global cement, fueling the world's largest infrastructure build-out.
Quick Answer
China produced 1,900 million tonnes of cement in 2025, 52.8% of global production. At its peak in 2014, China produced 59.3% of world cement. This massive output fueled China's urbanization and infrastructure expansion. Data from USGS covers 1990-2025.
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Cement Production: China vs World
Data Table
36 data points| Year | China | World total | World minus china | China share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 210 | 1,150 | 940 | 18.3 |
| 1991 | 250 | 1,200 | 950 | 20.8 |
| 1992 | 310 | 1,300 | 990 | 23.8 |
| 1993 | 370 | 1,400 | 1,030 | 26.4 |
| 1994 | 430 | 1,500 | 1,070 | 28.7 |
| 1995 | 475 | 1,550 | 1,075 | 30.6 |
| 1996 | 490 | 1,570 | 1,080 | 31.2 |
| 1997 | 510 | 1,600 | 1,090 | 31.9 |
| 1998 | 535 | 1,620 | 1,085 | 33 |
| 1999 | 570 | 1,650 | 1,080 | 34.5 |
| 2000 | 595 | 1,700 | 1,105 | 35 |
| 2001 | 660 | 1,800 | 1,140 | 36.7 |
| 2002 | 725 | 1,900 | 1,175 | 38.2 |
| 2003 | 815 | 2,050 | 1,235 | 39.8 |
| 2004 | 970 | 2,200 | 1,230 | 44.1 |
| 2005 | 1,060 | 2,350 | 1,290 | 45.1 |
| 2006 | 1,240 | 2,600 | 1,360 | 47.7 |
| 2007 | 1,360 | 2,800 | 1,440 | 48.6 |
| 2008 | 1,380 | 2,900 | 1,520 | 47.6 |
| 2009 | 1,650 | 3,100 | 1,450 | 53.2 |
| 2010 | 1,880 | 3,400 | 1,520 | 55.3 |
| 2011 | 2,100 | 3,700 | 1,600 | 56.8 |
| 2012 | 2,210 | 3,900 | 1,690 | 56.7 |
| 2013 | 2,420 | 4,100 | 1,680 | 59 |
| 2014 | 2,490 | 4,200 | 1,710 | 59.3 |
| 2015 | 2,350 | 4,100 | 1,750 | 57.3 |
| 2016 | 2,410 | 4,200 | 1,790 | 57.4 |
| 2017 | 2,316 | 4,100 | 1,784 | 56.5 |
| 2018 | 2,210 | 4,000 | 1,790 | 55.3 |
| 2019 | 2,320 | 4,100 | 1,780 | 56.6 |
| 2020 | 2,395 | 4,150 | 1,755 | 57.7 |
| 2021 | 2,377 | 4,130 | 1,753 | 57.6 |
| 2022 | 2,135 | 3,900 | 1,765 | 54.7 |
| 2023 | 2,020 | 3,750 | 1,730 | 53.9 |
| 2024 | 1,950 | 3,650 | 1,700 | 53.4 |
| 2025 | 1,900 | 3,600 | 1,700 | 52.8 |
About This Dataset
Cement production comparison between China and the rest of the world (1990-2025). China produces 55%+ of global cement, fueling the world's largest infrastructure build-out.
China's Cement Production: China vs World in 2025 was N/A (Million Tonnes). The dataset spans 36 data points from 1990 to 2025, updated yearly.
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China Data Portal (2026). Cement Production: China vs World. Retrieved from https://chinadata.live/data/cement-production-china-vs-world/
Primary Source:
USGS, China National Bureau of Statistics
Last Updated:
2026-06-10T11:49:51.508Z
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What is China's Cement Production: China vs World in 2025?
China's Cement Production: China vs World data for 2025 is available with 36 data points covering 1990 to 2025.
How does China's Cement Production: China vs World compare globally?
China is one of the world's leading economies. Our dataset provides comprehensive Cement Production: China vs World data from 1990 to 2025, sourced from USGS, China National Bureau of Statistics.
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What is the data range for Cement Production: China vs World?
The Cement Production: China vs World dataset covers 1990 to 2025, with 36 data points. Data source: USGS, China National Bureau of Statistics.