BDS publish a range of annual reports for the Ready-Mix Concrete (RMX), Cementitious & Mortar sector:
- Ready-Mix Concrete
- Concrete Products
In addition to the published reports BDS are able to produce sector based bespoke reports, including:
To support the sector, BDS also offer daily, updated information on planning schemes associated with Concrete, Cementitious & Mortar Schemes.
Further information for all reports can be found below. All reports can be purchased using the form found at the bottom of the page.
Ready-Mix Concrete Directory
The Ready-Mix Concrete Directory provides a comprehensive listing of all depots operated by Ready Mix Concrete producing companies that utilise volumetric trucks (aka mobile batching plants) in Great Britain. The directory is provided in pdf & excel format to allow for ease of review and filtering and includes company name, address of manufacturing site and contact details.
The Ready-Mix Concrete Directory will be of interest to existing RMX 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 Ready Mix Concrete Directory is available for Great Britain and can also be made available by individual regions.
Last Updated: March 2024
Ready-Mix Concrete Outputs Report
Reporting: 2023 Annual Outputs
The Ready-Mix Concrete Outputs report provides estimated outputs of all known ready mix concrete companies in Great Britain. The latest reports provide a detailed analysis of industry acquisitions, includes an industry and product forecast review and identifies sites that have closed, opened or are due to start operation shortly. Outputs are included for each company and individual location and production shares are sorted by county within regions, with national summaries. The report includes companies operating their own batching plants, those that collect from other manufacturers and those operating mobile batching plants (aka volumetric trucks).
The Ready-Mix Concrete Outputs report is provides a valuable aid to ready mixed concrete companies, suppliers of equipment, consumables and services will find the report of use to identify market opportunities and as background information to the ready mixed concrete industry.
Last Updated: February 2025
Ready-Mix Concrete Industry Survey
The Ready Mix Concrete Industry Survey report identifies historical trends, today’s market structure and future prospects. It provides an examination of the industry from the perspective of the three main sectors – major companies, independents and volumetric concrete suppliers – and how these are changing. The current market position of the six largest ready mixed concrete companies is reviewed and an assessment is provided showing how these businesses are likely to develop. Analysis is also provided on the end-uses of ready mixed concrete
The Ready mix Concrete Industry Survey report is valuable to all ready mixed concrete companies and others such as suppliers of materials, equipment and services that rely on the industry for much of their business. The industry represents a market of around £1 billion and is key to the Government’s plans to boost infrastructure spending.
Last Updated: May 2019
Concrete Products Directory
The Concrete Products Directory provides a comprehensive listing of all manufacturers of concrete products in Great Britain. The Concrete Products Directory provides information on all known companies in this sector, from market leaders such as Marshalls and Forterra to companies operating only one plant. The directory is provided in pdf and excel format to allow for ease of review and filtering and includes company name, address of manufacturing site, contact and website details, types of products manufactured and turnover and number of employees.
The Concrete Products Directory will be of interest to existing suppliers of plant, equipment and services and product related manufacturers. The information is used for marketing purposes, identification of competitors and possible acquisition targets.
The Concrete Products Directory is available for Great Britain and can also be made available by individual regions.
Last Updated: May 2024
Concrete Products Outputs Report
Reporting: 2023 Annual Outputs
BDS produce three separate Concrete Products Outputs reports; Building Blocks (BB), Block Paving (BP) & Paving Slabs (PS). The reports list estimated outputs of concrete packed products plants in Great Britain. Outputs are included for each company and individual location and production shares are provided for each company by county, region and nationally.
The Concrete Products Outputs reports are valuable to companies producing packed products, suppliers of equipment, consumables and services helping to identify market opportunities and provide background information to the packed products industry within the Great Britain.
Last Updated: February 2025
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Concrete Products Industry Survey
The Concrete Products Industry Survey report analyses 11 key product sectors including concrete blocks, flooring, walling, paving and others. An assessment of leading companies operating in the industry and their opportunities for development, the financial performance, future industry prospects, development opportunities and possible industry changes are included in the report.
The Concrete Products Industry Survey report is valuable to all concrete product companies and others such as suppliers of materials, equipment and services that rely on the industry for much of their business.
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Packed Products Industry Survey
The Packed Products Industry Survey report provides marketing information on the packed aggregates and prepared cementitious products industry. The report provides analysis of market size, producers and shares, regional breakdown, pack size, branding, pricing, routes to market, end users and supply and service factors. The market has been analysed from two perspectives – companies producing packed products and those selling them. In the report packed products are split into three categories; general aggregates prepared cementitious products and others – including decorative. Whilst the report includes bulk bags as well as the traditional 40kg, 25kg, 20kg and smaller sizes it excludes the packed cement market.
The Packed Products Industry Survey report is valuable for the aggregate and cement producing companies and suppliers to the packed products industry in developing strategy and identifying merger and acquisition opportunities.
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Cement Industry Survey
The Cement Industry Survey report identifies trends in the market, estimates of market shares of producers, end-use and distribution models, regional analysis, developments in new, upgraded and extended facilities and future prospects.
The Cement Industry Survey report is valuable to all companies involved in the production and supply of cementitious products as well as industry observers, potential investors and end-users. The sector is a key element in the supply chain to deliver the Government’s plans to boost housing and infrastructure spending into the next decade.
Produced on Demand
Mortar Industry Outputs Report
The Mortar Industry Outputs report provides estimated outputs of all mortar companies in Great Britain. The latest report focusses on all factory-produced mortar including dry silo and ready-to-use mortars. Mortar that is mixed on site is excluded. Outputs are included for each company at plant level by county, region and nationally. The report additionally includes information on recently closed plants and those that will start production shortly.
The Estimated outputs of mortar plants in the UK report is valuable asset to mortar companies, the report will be of use to suppliers of equipment, materials and services seeking to identify market opportunities and as a background to the mortar industry.
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Mortar Industry Report
The Mortar Industry Survey report includes both factory-produced and site mixed mortar. The report includes details on the size of the market, sector trends, analysis of the market by type, region and company, company shares, views of mortar users on producers, product type and colour, future prospects for the mortar industry and opportunities for development and growth within the industry.
The Mortar Industry Survey report is valuable for all companies with an interest in the sector.
Produced on Demand
Concrete, Cementitious & Mortar Schemes Planning Reports
To support the Concrete, Cementitious & Mortar Industry BDS also offer monthly planning information on Concrete, Cementitious & Mortar Schemes. Planning information includes new and extensions to existing sites for concrete products such as concrete blocks, bricks, block paving, roof tiles, flooring and concrete drainage products. Click here to find out more.
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