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Concrete, Cement & Plaster Product Manufacturing in the UK - Market Size, Industry Analysis, Trends and Forecasts (2025-2029)

Adriana De Azevedo Adriana De Azevedo London, United Kingdom Last Updated: May 2025 SIC UK-C2395

Revenue

£163.9bn

2025-26

£172.7bn

Past 5-Year Growth

Profit

£XX.Xbn

Employees

1m

Businesses

62,761

Wages

£XX.Xbn

Concrete, Cement & Plaster Product Manufacturing in the UK industry analysis

Concrete, cement and plaster product manufacturing revenue is anticipated to climb at a compound annual rate of 2.1% over the five years through 2025 to €163.9 billion, including an estimated increase of 1.4% in 2025. Construction product sales are hugely influenced by activity in the residential and non-residential construction markets, which depend on factors like exchange rates, supply chain disruptions and trading frictions. Concrete, cement and plaster product manufacturers have contended with numerous economic headwinds in recent years, like rampant inflation decimating demand and fierce supply chain disruptions ratcheting up purchase costs and weighing on profitability.

Trends and Insights

  • Inflationary pressures hit the construction market. Concrete, cement and building plaster product manufacturers have seen their sales and output slow amid recent economic downturns. While inflation is slowing, economic uncertainty continues to constrict output.
  • The residential sectors plays a significant role in determining demand. Building plaster products, most notably plasterboard, are vital in the construction of buildings and houses. A recent slowdown in the housing market is hurting sales.
  • Small companies hold down concentration. Despite containing of a handful of large manufacturers, the industry has a low level of concentration, with many smaller players catering to niche markets.
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Top Questions Answered in this Report

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What is the market size of the Concrete, Cement & Plaster Product Manufacturing industry in the United Kingdom in 2025?

The market size of the Concrete, Cement & Plaster Product Manufacturing industry in the United Kingdom is £163.9bn in 2025.

How many businesses are there in the Concrete, Cement & Plaster Product Manufacturing industry in the United Kingdom in 2025?

There are 62,761 businesses in the Concrete, Cement & Plaster Product Manufacturing industry in the United Kingdom, which has grown at a CAGR of 5.6 % between 2020 and 2025.

Has the Concrete, Cement & Plaster Product Manufacturing industry in the United Kingdom grown or declined over the past 5 years?

The market size of the Concrete, Cement & Plaster Product Manufacturing industry in the United Kingdom has been growing at a CAGR of 3.3 % between 2020 and 2025.

What is the forecast growth of the Concrete, Cement & Plaster Product Manufacturing industry in the United Kingdom over the next 5 years?

Over the next five years, the Concrete, Cement & Plaster Product Manufacturing industry in the United Kingdom is expected to grow.

What does the Concrete, Cement & Plaster Product Manufacturing industry in the United Kingdom include?

Concrete products and Cement products are part of the Concrete, Cement & Plaster Product Manufacturing industry in the United Kingdom.

How competitive is the Concrete, Cement & Plaster Product Manufacturing industry in the United Kingdom?

The level of competition is moderate and steady in the Concrete, Cement & Plaster Product Manufacturing industry in the United Kingdom.

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Table of Contents

External Environment

Highlights

Trends
  • Regulation & Policy
  • Assistance

Key Takeaways

Cement, concrete and building plaster manufacturers contend with strict regulation. This typically focuses on building regulations and product specification codes.

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External Drivers

Analysis

What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Concrete, Cement & Plaster Product Manufacturing in the UK industry?

Financial Benchmarks

Highlights

Trends
  • Profit Margin
  • Average Wage
  • Largest Cost

Key Takeaways

Supply chain disruptions ramp up purchase costs. Manufacturers have contended with inflated purchase costs, particularly following the Russia-Ukraine conflict, weighing on profitability.

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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 Concrete, Cement & Plaster Product Manufacturing 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)

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