1. Global cement production reached 2,342 million tons in 2006, up from 2,185 million tons in 2005 and 2,142 million tons in 2004. 2. China is the largest cement producer in the world, accounting for over half of global cement output in 2006 at 1,086 million tons. India is the second largest producer at 155 million tons. 3. Global cement production is expected to continue growing steadily to meet rising demand for infrastructure and construction projects around the world. China and India will likely remain the top producers due to their large populations and economic growth.

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