China Using 10 Times More Cement Than Anyone Else

18 June 2008 - 7:00am

The Oil Drum charts recent figures released by the U.S. Geological Survey, which show a stunning growth in cement use (and therefore, presumably, building activity) in China as compared to world usage.

The chart shows China using approximately 1.3 gigatons in 2007. India is the next largest consumer of cement, significantly lower at just under .2 gigtons. China's usage is increasing steadily every year, while the United States consumption has remained flat at around .1 gigatons.

Source: The Oil Drum, June 17, 2008
Bookmark and Share
The best news is that we can revitalize the economy and protect the planet while ushering in a new political era.