World sales for cement are forecast to expand more than five percent annually through 2017 to over 4.7 billion metric tons. Demand will rebound sharply in North America and Western Europe, while growth in China will decelerate yet still achieve impressive gains. Blended cement will account for over three-fourths of all new demand.This study analyzes the 3.7 billion metric ton world cement industry. It presents historical demand data for 2002, 2007 and 2012, and forecasts for 2017 and 2022 by type (blended, Portland), market (residential, nonresidential, nonbuilding), world region, and for 45 countries.The study also considers market environment factors, details industry structure, evaluates company market share and profiles 42 industry participants, including Holcim, Lafarge and China National Building Material.
