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Who We Are

MPA is the trade association for the aggregates, asphalt, cement, concrete, dimension stone, lime, mortar and industrial sand industries.

MPA is the sectoral voice for mineral products, covering 100% of UK cement and lime production, 90% of GB aggregates production, 95% of asphalt and over 60% of ready-mixed concrete and precast concrete production.

In 2021, the industry supplied £22 billion worth of materials and services to the Economy. It is also the largest supplier to the construction industry, which had annual output valued at £178 billion. Industry production represents the largest flow of materials in the UK economy and is also one of the largest manufacturing sectors.

5 Key Aims

5 key aims underpin the work of the MPA. We seek: 

  • Economic conditions that support investments 
  • Better Government support for an essential industry 
  • A reasonable license to operate 
  • Proportionate legislation and regulation 
  • Recognition of progress