In 2023, the UK's sand and gravel consumption was approximately 120.92 million metric tons. Forecasts suggest a gradual reduction in demand, declining to 115.19 million metric tons by 2028. This represents a consistent negative year-on-year variation, averaging around -1% annually. From a five-year perspective, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) points to a moderately decreasing trend in direct material inputs.

Future market trends to monitor include:

Potential advancements in construction technologies that reduce reliance on traditional materials.
Environmental regulations impacting extraction processes and potential alternative materials.
Economic fluctuations that could either spur construction activities or lead to further declines in demand for raw materials.