Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Which country is the largest cement producer in the world?"
...China is the undisputed leader in global cement production. Its production of 2.4 billion metric tons in 2018 far overshadowed the 290 million metric tons produced by India, the country holding the No. 2 slot the same year. China produced over half of the cement for the world. The United States rounds out the top three on the list of global cement producers with 88.5 million metric tons produced in 2018. Market watchers predict the global cement production to top 4.83 billion metric tons by 2030, with China continuing to lead the way. Source: Statista.com