Reports published by BDS for the Aggregates sector include the following:
- Aggregates
- Recycled Aggregates
- Secondary Aggregates
- Aggregates Planning Reports
Further information for all reports can be found below. All reports can be purchased using the form found at the bottom of the page.
Aggregates Directory
The Aggregates Directory provides a comprehensive listing of all known operational pits & quarries in Great Britain. The directory, provided in pdf and excel format to allow for ease of review and filtering, includes company name, address of site and details of company activities.
The Aggregates Directory will be of interest to existing aggregates companies and those considering entry into this market. Suppliers of equipment and services can use the information to target new opportunities and expand their sales into the market.
The Aggregates Directory is available for Great Britain and can also be made available by individual regions.
Last Updated: June 2025
Aggregates Outputs Report
Reporting: 2023 Annual Outputs
The Aggregates Outputs report includes estimated outputs of all known land won sand and gravel pits, marine wharves and crushed rock quarries in Great Britain. The report provide a detailed analysis of industry acquisitions, planning activity for new reserves and identifies sites that have closed, opened or are due to start operation shortly. The crushed rock quarries are broken down into limestone, hardstone and sandstone and all aggregates outputs are sorted by county within regions, with national summaries.
The Aggregates Outputs report is widely used by aggregates companies to assess their market share and monitor competitor activity. Suppliers of equipment, products and services can identify the larger sites and companies, and target potential new business.
Last Updated: February 2025
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Aggregates Outputs (Rail Movement) Report
Reporting: 2023 Annual Outputs
The Aggregates Outputs (Rail Movement) report includes estimates for the volumes and market shares of all of the companies operating aggregates rail depots in Great Britain. The report is divided by individual site, county, region and nationally.
The report includes information on newly opened and planned rail depots and specifically looks at the volumes of primary aggregates moved by rail from quarries to rail depots. The ability to transfer aggregates from the road to the rail network is attractive to both aggregates companies and the Government as they each continue in their efforts to improve their sustainability credentials and reductions in carbon emissions.
The Aggregates Outputs (Rail Movement) report provides interesting reading for companies involved in the supply and movement of aggregates, as well as industry observers and other companies looking to invest in the industry.
Last Updated: February 2025
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Aggregates Reserves Report
Reporting: Activity until December 2021
The Aggregates Reserves report provides the estimated reserves of all known land won sand and gravel pits, marine wharves and crushed rock quarries in Great Britain. Crushed rock quarries are broken down into limestone, hardstone and sandstone and information within the report includes an estimate of both consented reserves quantity and years life remaining for each site and planning developments for new reserves granted since 2017.
The Aggregates Reserves report provides development opportunities for companies in the industry as it is the only known report identifying site specific quarry reserves for the whole country.
Last Updated: September 2022
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Aggregates Industry Survey
The Aggregates Industry Survey report provides updated analysis of areas including historical trends, the current structure and future prospects for the market, the producing companies, market shares, estimated outputs and reserves.
The latest report provides commentary on routes to market, sustainability and discussion on recycled and secondary aggregates and their impact and relevance to the market place. The aggregates industry represents a market approaching £2 billion and is key to the Government’s plans to deliver its infrastructure and housing programme.
The Aggregates Industry Survey report is valuable to aggregates companies and suppliers of equipment and services, that rely on the industry for much of their business, and other industry observers and interested parties.
Last Updated: September 2021
Aggregates Replenishment Survey
Reporting: Activity until December 2022
The Aggregates Replenishment Survey report focuses on aggregates replenishment and provides trends for the industry since 2014. The report identifies replenishment rates by region, material type, company and nationally to illustrate how the industry is providing a sustainable and well-planned supply of aggregates to meet ongoing construction demand.
The Aggregates Replenishment Survey report is valuable to aggregates companies and suppliers of equipment and services, that rely on the industry for much of their business, and other industry observers and interested parties.
Last Updated: April 2023
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Reporting: Operational Status as of December 2021
Last Updated: March 2022
Secondary Aggregates Industry Survey
The Secondary Aggregates Industry Survey report focuses on the secondary/manufactured aggregates producing industry in Great Britain. This, the first edition of the report, provides historical trends, current structure and prospects for the secondary aggregates market, information on leading manufacturers, market shares, estimated outputs and reserves for secondary aggregates in Great Britain. The report also includes commentary on routes to market, sustainability and challenges associated with secondary aggregates and considers its impact and relevance in the aggregates marketplace.
The Secondary Aggregates Survey will be of interest to companies involved in secondary aggregate products and production and other companies looking to invest in the industry.
Last Updated: May 2022
Aggregates Sector Planning Reports
To support the Aggregates Industry BDS also offer monthly planning information on Minerals, asphalt plants & related schemes. Planning information is provided via an online portal and / or monthly reports, and includes new and extensions to existing sites for sand and gravel pits, limestone, hardstone and sandstone quarries, coal and clay and mineral related developments such as aggregate bagging plants and asphalt plants.
Enquiries
Use the form below to enquire about any of the identified Aggregates Industry reports produced by BDS or to gain access to the monthly planning schemes within the Minerals, asphalt plants & related industry sectors.
All reports can be purchased and samples of reports provided on request.