The Midwest's construction sand and gravel operations, reporting between 400,000 and 499,999 metric tons per year, are expected to decline slightly in output from 19.5 million metric tons in 2024 to 18.95 million metric tons in 2028. This reflects a year-on-year decrease of around 0.72% over this period. Historically, the region produced 19.64 million metric tons in 2023, indicating a downward trend beginning in 2024. The compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) over the five-year forecast is a contraction of approximately 0.58% per year.
Future trends to watch include regional economic development, infrastructure projects that might influence demand, and potential regulatory changes affecting extraction processes. Sustainable practices and technological advancements in extraction and processing could also alter future outputs. Keep an eye on both domestic construction demand and export opportunities that could impact the region’s operations.
