Gravel, Sand & Clay Extraction in the UK - Market Size, Industry Analysis, Trends and Forecasts (2024-2029)

A bumpy road: Though government investment is driving demand, weak growth in construction limits expansion

Sand, gravel and clay extraction revenue is forecast to contract at a compound annual rate of 0.7% over the five years through 2022-23 to £2.8 billion, while profit is set to reach 3.7% of industry revenue. Increased residential and commercial construction activity has propelled demand for sand, gravel and clay for use in construction projects. At the same time, the increasing use of sand and gravel for flood defences has contributed strongly to industry growth. However, the COVID-19 pandemic severely disrupted sand, gravel and clay extractors, with the key construction market being hard hit by lockdown restrictions.

Firms in this industry operate gravel and sand pits, dredge sand and gravel offshore and mine clay and kaolin. The industry does not cover bituminous-sand mining.

This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.