This report provides an overview of the UK Mineral Products Industry – a sector that is fundamental to the UK economy and our quality of life. Drawing on the latest official statistics and industry information, it highlights the materials produced, the markets served, and the value generated.
Mineral products are the largest element of the construction supply chain, underpinning the delivery of homes, schools, hospitals, transport networks, energy systems, and water infrastructure. They also support essential manufacturing, agriculture, and environmental activities. In 2023, the sector supplied an estimated 397 million tonnes of minerals and manufactured mineral products. It generated £6.7 billion in value added directly and supported a further £253 billion in the supply chain, equivalent to 11% of the UK economy. The industry sustains highly productive employment and contributes to communities across the UK.
Published: 2025
With a general election approaching, the MPA is urging all parties to carefully consider the supply of essential domestic mineral products in their manifesto pledges on housing and transport, schools and hospitals, flood defences and renewable energy infrastructure. In this document, the MPA outlines the three fundamental issues that the next Government needs to get to grips with to support UK industry - accelerating decarbonisation, boosting economic growth and delivering critical infrastructure.
Published: 2024
The UK Minerals Strategy, prepared on behalf of the mineral products industry by the CBI Minerals Group and MPA, highlights that UK demand for minerals and mineral products over the next 25 years will be at least 8 billion tonnes, most of which needs to be sourced from within the UK. The second edition of the Strategy was published in October 2022
Published: 2022