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Stone Quarrying in the UK - Market Size, Industry Analysis, Trends and Forecasts (2025-2029)

Martha Sofia Garcia Guerrero Martha Sofia Garcia Guerrero London, United Kingdom Last Updated: August 2025 SIC UK-B081

Revenue

£44.7bn

2025-26

£45.8bn

Past 5-Year Growth

Profit

£X.Xbn

Employees

288k

Businesses

23,724

Wages

£X.Xbn

Stone Quarrying in the UK industry analysis

Revenue is forecast to contract at a compound annual rate of 2% over the five years through 2025 to €44.7 billion. This is mostly the result of COVID-19 restrictions dampening downstream demand in 2020. While 2021 saw some recovery, poor economic conditions since 2022 have stifled any significant recovery, continuing to weigh on the industry’s revenue performance.

Trends and Insights

  • New uses for stone, gravel and sand support revenue. Stone quarries are diversifying their revenue stream by creating marine aggregates for shoreline defences across Europe’s eroded shorelines. This has broadened the industry's appeal and driven revenue growth.
  • Stone is the largest product segment. Various stones are used throughout a range of construction industries, supporting a wide demand base.
  • More huge companies can use vertical integration. By vertically integrating with downstream product manufacturing, quarrying companies can increase their profitability. This is the case of industry giants like CRH, Cemex and Holcim.
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Top Questions Answered in this Report

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What is the market size of the Stone Quarrying industry in the United Kingdom in 2025?

The market size of the Stone Quarrying industry in the United Kingdom is £44.7bn in 2025.

How many businesses are there in the Stone Quarrying industry in the United Kingdom in 2025?

There are 23,724 businesses in the Stone Quarrying industry in the United Kingdom, which has grown at a CAGR of 1.2 % between 2020 and 2025.

Has the Stone Quarrying industry in the United Kingdom grown or declined over the past 5 years?

The market size of the Stone Quarrying industry in the United Kingdom has been declining at a CAGR of 0.9 % between 2020 and 2025.

What is the forecast growth of the Stone Quarrying industry in the United Kingdom over the next 5 years?

Over the next five years, the Stone Quarrying industry in the United Kingdom is expected to grow.

What does the Stone Quarrying industry in the United Kingdom include?

Stone and Gravel are part of the Stone Quarrying industry in the United Kingdom.

How competitive is the Stone Quarrying industry in the United Kingdom?

The level of competition is moderate and steady in the Stone Quarrying industry in the United Kingdom.

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Table of Contents

External Environment

Highlights

Trends
  • Regulation & Policy
  • Assistance

Key Takeaways

Quarrying companies must follow strict regulations. Regulations relating to safety and the environment must be followed due to the dangerous and invasive nature of quarrying operations.

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External Drivers

Analysis

What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Stone Quarrying in the UK industry?

Financial Benchmarks

Highlights

Trends
  • Profit Margin
  • Average Wage
  • Largest Cost

Key Takeaways

Operating costs are hard to reduce. When a quarry is running at, or close to full capacity, there is little that can be done to reduce operating costs, so profitability is dependent on sales.

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Cost Structure

Charts
  • Share of Economy vs. Investment Matrix
  • Industry Cost Structure Benchmarks:
    • Marketing
    • Depreciation
    • Profit
    • Purchases
    • Wages
    • Rent
    • Utilities
    • Other
Analysis

What trends impact cost in the Stone Quarrying in the UK industry?


Key Ratios

Data tables
  • IVA/Revenue (2015-2030)
  • Imports/Demand (2015-2030)
  • Exports/Revenue (2015-2030)
  • Revenue per Employee (2015-2030)
  • Wages/Revenue (2015-2030)
  • Employees per Establishment (2015-2030)
  • Average Wage (2015-2030)

Country Benchmarks

European Leaders & Laggards

Data Tables

Top and bottom five countries listed for each:

  • Revenue Growth (2025)
  • Business Growth (2025)
  • Job Growth (2025)

European Country Performance

Data Tables

Rankings available for 37 countries. Statistics ranked include:

  • IVA/Revenue (2025)
  • Imports/Demand (2025)
  • Exports/Revenue (2025)
  • Revenue per Employee (2025)
  • Wages/Revenue (2025)
  • Employees per Establishment (2025)
  • Average Wage (2025)

Structural Comparison

Data Tables

Trends in 37 countries benchmarked against trends in Europe

  • Concentration
  • Competition
  • Barriers to Entry
  • Buyer Power
  • Supplier Power
  • Volatility
  • Capital Intensity
  • Innovation
  • Life Cycle

Key Statistics

Industry Data

Data Tables

Including values and annual change:

  • Revenue (2015-2030)
  • IVA (2015-2030)
  • Establishments (2015-2030)
  • Enterprises (2015-2030)
  • Employment (2015-2030)
  • Exports (2015-2030)
  • Imports (2015-2030)
  • Wages (2015-2030)

Methodology

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