# Global cement market shifts and regional trends

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/global-cement-market-shifts-and-regional-trends
> Updated: 2026-10-19T18:49:11.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The global cement market is experiencing a geographical transition as demand moves from mature economies toward emerging markets. While China remains the largest producer, its output has contracted due to excess capacity and a slowdown in property construction.

In contrast, India is seeing substantial growth driven by urban development and infrastructure projects, with production reaching approximately 491.4 million tons in FY26. In Africa, rapid urbanization is fueling massive capacity expansion, with the continent accounting for 42% of all new production capacity currently under construction worldwide. 

Specific regional developments include price increases in Ghana, where congestion at Tema Port raised the cost of cement bags in September 2026. In India, the industry continues to serve as a critical component for residential and commercial development, though success remains dependent on managing regional logistics and transportation costs.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-19: Cement market trends in India and Ghana

Cement markets show varying trends: India's industry supports massive infrastructure growth, while Ghana faces price increases due to port congestion at Tema.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cement-market-trends-in-india-and-ghana

### 2026-09-30: Global cement market shifts toward India and Africa

Global cement demand is shifting from China toward emerging markets like India and Africa, which now leads the world in new capacity under construction to support rapid urbanization.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/global-cement-market-shifts-toward-india-and-africa

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