The forecast for non-metallic minerals imports to the UK shows a steady increase from 0.4 metric tons per capita in 2024 to 0.43 in 2028. This represents a year-on-year growth of approximately 2.5% for the initial two years (2024 to 2026), with growth stabilizing to 0% by 2027, and resuming to 2.38% from 2027 to 2028. Over the five-year period, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is close to 1.87%.
Future trends to watch include potential shifts in global mineral supply chains, the impact of sustainability initiatives altering demand, and economic factors influencing construction and manufacturing industries which predominantly consume non-metallic minerals.
