British concrete building block market reaches 64 million m²

The concrete building block market in Great Britain accounted for nearly 64 million m² in 2020.
By Liam McLoughlin December 24, 2021 Read time: 1 min
There are an estimated 33 concrete block paving plants in the UK. Image: 4214667 ©Jeecis|Dreamstime.com
There are an estimated 33 concrete block paving plants in the UK. Image: 4214667 ©Jeecis|Dreamstime.com

Aggregate building blocks accounted for a 69% share of the total and the remainder (31%) was made up of aircrete building blocks, according to research by consultancy BDS.

In 2020, it identified 33 concrete block paving plants operating in the country with an estimated total market value of around 16 million m².

BDS has published its latest annual concrete product reports to provide information on the concrete product industry in Great Britain.

It estimates that the concrete paving slab market for 2020 to be almost 14 million m² accountable from 53 plants operating in Great Britain.

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