United Kingdom Concrete Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Application (Structural Components, Pavements, Roadways, and Bridges), By End Use (Residential, Commercial, Industrial, and Infrastructural), and United Kingdom Concrete Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035.

United Kingdom Concrete Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The United Kingdom Concrete Market Size was estimated at USD 66,135.34 Million in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 3.36% from 2025 to 2035
• The United Kingdom Concrete Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 95,125.45 Million by 2035

According to a research report published by Spherical Insights and Consulting, the United Kingdom Concrete Market Size is anticipated to reach USD 95,125.45 Million by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 3.36% from 2025 to 2035. The market is growing as a result of the expansion of infrastructure development projects, improvements in waterproof and durable concrete that offer long-lasting and low-maintenance building materials, and the rising need to satisfy the needs of commercial, residential, and industrial construction.

Market Overview

The United Kingdom concrete market refers to the industry focused on the production, distribution, and application of a composite material. They are made primarily from cement, water, aggregates (like sand and gravel), and sometimes admixtures to enhance performance. Cement, sand, water, aggregates, and occasionally binding adhesives make up this ready-mix concrete composition. It is mixed on the job site after being produced in batches at a central plant. Furthermore, prefabricated products such as paving stones and slabs, bricks, AAC blocks, and other such items are typically produced in the B element. These products include façades, floors, building blocks, pipes, and other comparable items. Usually, these components are facilities like water management systems and bridges. The industry continues to innovate at a consistent level, with the main goal being to improve the environmental performance, sustainability, and durability of concrete materials.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the United Kingdom concrete market based on various segments and regions and forecasts revenue growth and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the United Kingdom concrete market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the United Kingdom concrete market.

Driving Factors

The market for United Kingdom concrete is primarily driven by the area is seeing consistent investments in infrastructure, particularly in initiatives related to renewable energy and transportation, which necessitate the use of premium concrete materials. Moreover, the usage of concrete is also being driven by smart city initiatives and urban renewal. Further, a rising need for concrete in retrofitting projects and the restoration of historic structures. Government initiatives to lower carbon emissions in the building industry have sped up the creation and application of novel concrete mixtures. The market's expansion is also supported by investments in residential housing developments, commercial and industrial construction projects, and other projects.

Restraining Factors

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Market Segmentation

The United Kingdom concrete market share is classified into application and end use.

• The structural components segment held the largest share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The United Kingdom concrete market is divided by application into structural components, pavements, roadways, and bridges. Among these, the structural components segment held the largest share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period. This is due to the swift growth of infrastructure development initiatives with governments and businesses. Moreover, substantial investment is needed for building bridges, highways, tunnels, airports, and public buildings, all of which need strong, load-bearing materials. Concrete continues to be the preferred material for these applications because of its great compressive strength, adaptability, and durability.

• The infrastructural segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a rapid pace over the forecast period.

The United Kingdom concrete market is segmented by end use into residential, commercial, industrial, and infrastructural. Among these, the infrastructural segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a rapid pace over the forecast period. This is because of its strength, durability, and affordability; concrete is the material of choice for infrastructure building, and these large-scale projects require enormous amounts of it. Further driving the need for strong infrastructure and boosting concrete consumption to enable resilient and sustainable urban development is the growing emphasis on urbanization and smart city projects. its affordability and scalability in large-scale manufacturing. The metal injection molding produces precise and lightweight materials, and it is becoming more and more popular in the aerospace and miniaturized electronics industries.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the United Kingdom concrete market, along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• CEMEX UK
• Heidelberg Materials (Hanson)
• Aggregate Industries
• Breedon Group
• Cemcor
• Forterra
• Others

Recent Developments:

• In September 2024, Innovate UK has committed £3.2 million to seven pioneering projects aimed at accelerating the decarbonisation of the UK’s concrete industry. This investment is part of the Decarbonising Concrete Competition, under the broader Net Zero Systems programme, and supports innovations that tackle one of construction’s most carbon-intensive materials.

• In July 2023, STRABAG UK officially launched a state-of-the-art precast concrete plant in Hartlepool, Northeast England, marking a major milestone in the UK’s infrastructure landscape. The facility will produce over 83,000 tunnel segments for the HS2 high-speed rail project, specifically for the London tunnels.

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at United Kingdom, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the United Kingdom concrete market based on the below-mentioned segments:

United Kingdom Concrete Market, By Application

• Structural Components
• Pavements
• Roadways
• Bridges

United Kingdom Concrete Market, By End Use

• Residential
• Commercial
• Industrial
• Infrastructural