portland cement

China is one of the main markets for the production and consumption of portland cement in the world. In 2005, China had a cement output of 1.064 billion ton, up 9.69％ than 2004. In 2006, the Chinese cement production still stay within its contraction period and is most likely to grow slower than GDP, but if the investment in fixed asset can keep a steady growth, the demand for cement is still able to reach 1.12~1.14 billion ton. Portland cement demand in the ready-mix concrete market will post the strongest gains of any market category through 2010, increasing 11.2 percent annually through 2010. Demand for cement in China will rise 5.1 percent annually through 2010 to reach 1.3 billion metric tons, driven by moderating but healthy growth in construction expenditures. China will remain the largest national consumer of cement in the world, accounting for close to half of global cement consumption in 2010.