Published annually by BGS, the UK Minerals Yearbook provides comprehensive statistical data on the production, consumption and trade of UK minerals. The yearbook includes definitive updates to inform decision makers, the minerals industry and those interested in the contribution of minerals to the national economy.<\/p>\n
The UK is an important producer of a range of minerals that are consumed in many sectors of the economy. Some 172.3\u00a0million tonnes of minerals were extracted from the UK landmass for sale in 2024. These can be broken down into the following main categories:<\/p>\n
118.8\u00a0million tonnes (69\u00a0per cent) crushed rock for both construction and industrial uses<\/p>\n
38.8\u00a0million tonnes (22.5\u00a0per cent) sand and gravel<\/p>\n
8.4\u00a0million tonnes (4.9\u00a0per cent) industrial minerals (other than those within crushed rock)<\/p>\n
4.9\u00a0million tonnes (2.8\u00a0per cent) other construction minerals<\/p>\n
1.4\u00a0million tonnes (0.8\u00a0per cent) oil and gas (oil equivalent)<\/p>\n
0.1\u00a0million tonnes (0.1\u00a0per cent) coal<\/p>\n
A further 75.5\u00a0million tonnes, consisting mainly of oil and gas (oil equivalent), but also marine-dredged sand and gravel, were extracted from the UK continental shelf.<\/p>\n