After a difficult 2012, UK aggregates markets are now recovering strongly. Production of sand and gravel fell by 12% last year, while crushed rock demand also fell, by 7%.
In its latest report,
The annual BDS report entitled Estimated outputs of pits, quarries and marine wharves in Great Britain is forecasting continued growth in subsequent years. The consultancy expects demand to increase by around 5% in each of the next three years.
The report also estimates the outputs of all pits, quarries and marine wharves in Great Britain. Company market shares at a local, regional and national basis can then be calculated. As well as market shares, the report lists over 40 quarries that have closed or been mothballed over the last year. This has been balanced by around 30 sites that have opened or re-opened over the same period.
Markets remain patchy. Aggregates demand is increasing in the Midlands and Wales, but remains subdued in northern England and Scotland. After a couple of good years, south-east markets are now performing similar to the national picture.
BDS has calculated market shares for
“This is now a market of four leading national players,” says said Julian Clapp, lead consultant at BDS. “‘Lafarge Tarmac,
Further details of the report entitled: ‘Estimated outputs of pits, quarries and marine wharves in Great Britain’ are available by contacting Julian Clapp at BDS: Tel: +44 (0) 1761 433035 or Email [email protected] or www.bdsmarketing.co.uk.
The report on quarry outputs has been published at the same time as equivalent reports on ready-mixed concrete, asphalt and concrete products.
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