Industry Analysis & Industry Trends
Currently, China is the world's largest manufacturer of cement products. Cement product output each year meets both the development needs of the national economy and improves people's living standards.
The key sensitivities affecting the performance of the Cement Product Manufacturing industry in China include downstream demand from commercial, industrial and residential construction industries and infrastructure construction industries; and domestic and international raw material prices.
Industry revenue is expected to increase from $23.5 billion in 2007 to $94.0 billion in 2012. This represents an annualized increase of 31.9% over the five years to 2012. Industry revenue growth was very high in 2008 at 46.2%, following 30.5% growth in 2007.... purchase to read more
Industry Report - Industry Key Buyers Chapter
The Cement Product Manufacturing industry in China has a low industry concentration level. The industry is characterized by a highly fragmented market with a large number of small-scale players. In 2012, the four largest companies in this industry are expected to generate about 9.0% of total industry revenue.
There are many manufacturers that operate on a small scale and are privately owned. The majority of these lack substantial capital, technologies and employees, and only produce one type of product.
The low concentration level also reflects the industry's product diversity. Firms tend to focus on particular products or markets. Only large manufacturers manufacture a wide variety of cement products... purchase to read more