Asphalt is a strong, weather resistant construction material made from aggregates, sand and bitumen that is used in road surfacing, driveways, motorways, recreational areas etc.
Questions & Answers
Where can I find a general overview and market positioning for the Asphalt Market?
BDS produce a wide number of industry reports, including Asphalt, Aggregates and RMX. Each industry report identifies historical trends, market structure and future prospects. In the latest Asphalt report, published November 2025, the current market position of the top five Asphalt producing companies is reviewed and an assessment provided. An analysis on plant investment is also offered within the report and an age profile of the industry for all installed plants.
How can I find out who operates all the asphalt plants across Great Britain?
The annual Asphalt Plant Directory produced by BDS provides a list of all operating asphalt plants across Great Britain. It includes site name, operating company, county, region, postcode and plant details (where available).
Are similar directories available for other industries such as for RMX sites?
Yes! BDS offer a vast number of directories for a range of construction and waste industries, these include Asphalt, Aggregates, Ready Mix Concrete, Concrete Products and Recycled Aggregates. For the waste industry BDS offer directories for AD, MRF, MBT, EfW and HWRC sites. Any directory, updated annually, can be purchased from BDS – samples of each directory can be found on the BDS website.
I am keen to understand more about the volume of asphalt produced on a county level – can BDS help?
Annually, BDS produce estimated output reports detailing annual volumes of materials produced (Asphalt, Aggregates, RMX) across Great Britain. The reports are organised by region and county, and estimated outputs are provided on a company, regional and national basis. The reports are of particular interest to those working within the construction materials sector and information can be used to assess market share, monitor competitor activity and target potential new business.
How do I find out more about planning activity for asphalt sites or where asphalt is used across Great Britain?
BDS offer an annual subscription with 365-day online access to planning activity associated with existing or new asphalt sites. The subscription includes monthly reports and provides application and decision information for every planning scheme associated with Asphalt sites across Great Britain.
The BDS Contracts Register for Highway Term Maintenance is updated annually and details all live contracts associated with Highway Terms Maintenance in Great Britain. To support the Contracts Register BDS also offer an annual subscription service providing online access to current tenders & contracts. Information is updated as and when contracts cease and new tender information provides clients with the opportunity to bid for new work.
What more do BDS offer?
BDS is an independent and innovative market research consultancy with over 30 years’ experience specialising in minerals, heavy building materials industries and waste sectors. We utilise this expertise in a multitude of ways to support clients providing insight, marketing intelligence and bespoke consultancy. To find out more please visit the BDS website and if you think we might be able to help you please get in touch – we look forward to hearing from you.