The Midwest U.S. construction sand and gravel operations exceeding 1 million metric tons are expected to see a decline from 13 million metric tons in 2024 to 8.4 million metric tons by 2028, marking a significant downward trend. The year-on-year decrease averages around 10%, indicating a steady reduction in operations volume over the forecast period. When analyzed on a compound annual growth rate basis, this reflects an average annual decline of roughly 9.8% from 2024 to 2028.

Future trends to watch for:

Potential regulatory changes affecting sediment extraction practices.
Innovations in construction technology reducing dependency on raw sand and gravel.
Economic factors impacting demand, including infrastructure investment and real estate development.