MPA reports rise in UK aggregate sales

New seasonally adjusted Mineral Products Association (MPA) figures have revealed an increase in UK aggregate sales in 2014 in the wake of greater construction activity. The MPA reports a 13.5% increase in crushed rock sales, while asphalt sales rose by 8.6%. Sand and gravel and ready-mixed concrete sales rose by 7.2% and 1.7% respectively, although sales of ready-mixed concrete are 30% below pre-recession levels.
February 3, 2015 Read time: 1 min

New seasonally adjusted Mineral Products Association (MPA) figures have revealed an increase in UK aggregate sales in 2014 in the wake of greater construction activity. The MPA reports a 13.5% increase in crushed rock sales, while asphalt sales rose by 8.6%. Sand and gravel and ready-mixed concrete sales rose by 7.2% and 1.7% respectively, although sales of ready-mixed concrete are 30% below pre-recession levels.

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