The UK's limestone and gypsum trade balance from 2024 to 2028 shows a steady increase with metric tons per capita starting at 0.047 in 2024 and reaching 0.055 by 2028. This represents a year-on-year growth of approximately 4.26% over this period. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over these five years is about 4.06%, indicating consistent and moderate growth in this sector.

Future trends to watch for include:

Potential changes in demand driven by the UK's construction and infrastructure projects.
Possible shifts in import-export policies post-Brexit impacting supply chain dynamics.
Environmental regulations that may influence limestone and gypsum production and consumption.