Data download and API The data download page for the BGS production and trade statistics on a wide range of mineral commodities. BGS - British Geological Survey
Most mineral sectors saw a production decline in 2023 due to economic uncertainty and lower demand from the construction sector. New minerals data compilation released for Brit...
An additional 82.6 million tonnes (primarily oil, gas, and marine-dredged sand and gravel) were extracted from the UK Continental Shelf in 2023. Data download and API The data download page
The British Geological Survey (BGS) recently released the , a comprehensive statistical compilation detailing the production, consumption, and trade of minerals across the United Kingdom. This annual publication is part of a continuous record of the UK's mining and quarrying activities dating back to 1853. Key Highlights from Recent Reports The British Geological Survey (BGS) recently released the
In 2023, approximately 176.3 million tonnes of minerals were extracted from the UK landmass for domestic sale and international export.
The 2025 yearbook and related data releases provide updated insights into the state of the UK's mineral industry:
Natural gypsum was a notable exception to the decline, seeing a production increase following the end of coal-fired power generation and the loss of desulphogypsum as a byproduct.