Which of the following pairs of countries are the leading manufacturers of cement in the world?
A
U.S.A. and Russia
B
Japan and Russia
C
China and India
D
U.S.A. and U.K.
Correct Answer: China and India
China and India are the leading manufacturers of cement in the world. The cement industry has changed significantly in recent years through trans-national consolidations and co-operations. Much of the potential is in emerging markets, especially China and India. Emerging markets represent approximately 90% of the worldwide market today while western Europe and North America account for most of the remainder.