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MPA Quarterly Sales Volumes Survey

MPA sales volumes in GB

Based on a consistent sample of MPA members, the table below indicates recent percentage changes in industry sales volumes.

 
  Asphalt Ready-mixed Concrete (1) Crushed rock Sand & Gravel Mortar
Quarter-on-quarter, seasonally adjusted
2020q2 -28.3% -40.0% -37.6% -39.4% -63.0%
2020q3 54.4% 52.0% 56.1% 56.6% 155.3%
2020q4 5.5% 9.1% 7.3% 9.1% 3.1%
2021q1 -4.9% 1.6% 4.1% 1.9% -7.4%
2021q2 4.5% 1.2% -0.9% 0.9% 21.2%
2021q3 -4.3% -6.7% -4.8% -10.7% -3.7%
Year-on-year
2018 0.7% -1.6% 2.5% 1.3% 15.6%
2019 -0.8% -3.9% -0.7% -5.4% -2.3%
2020 -8.6% -18.2% -9.6% -12.4% -23.5%

(1) Sum of sales from both fixed & site plants.

Read the MPA's latest quarterly sales volumes survey press release.

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To find out key facts and figures about the Mineral Products Industry, read our 'Profile of the UK Mineral Products Industry' document or download the data workbook.