UK aggregates markets continue to recover
Although aggregates volumes fell in 2012, volumes recovered by 6% last year with growth continuing to increase in 2014.
Production has been increasing in both sand and gravel and crushed rock. However, companies in the Midlands and South appear to be enjoying a better recovery than suppliers in northern England and Scotland.
These are some of the conclusions of the annual BDS report on the aggregates industry entitled: ‘Estimated outputs of pits, quarries and marine wharves in Great Britain’. This report is the only independent source of information on the outputs and shares of all sites and companies in the country.
Commenting on the report, principal consultant, Julian Clapp said: ‘Volumes in the first half of 2014 have increased by more than 10% over the same period last year. We do not expect the same pace of growth in the second half of the year. However, outturn aggregates volumes for 2014 could still be 8% higher than last year. Current indications suggest further growth in each of the next two years’.
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