This dataset contains tabulated production, consumption and trade data on minerals in the UK together with authoritative commentary on current developments in the minerals industry. Data are supplied from official sources, companies and trade associations. Where data cannot be acquired, estimates are given. In addition to UK (country) data, statistics are also given at planning region level and, for certain minerals, at county level. Units of measurements are tonnes, kilograms or carats, according to commodity. Value is also provided for imports and exports. The information will be of value to all those interested in Britain's minerals. The data captured by BGS spans from 1973 onwards and is updated annually.

The United Kingdom minerals yearbook 2025 provides comprehensive statistical data on minerals production, consumption, and trade broken down at a regional level where possible. It contains essential reliable and up-to-date information to be used as guidance for decision makers. Data included: • Production data for UK minerals, including annual tonnages for: o Crushed rock o Sand and gravel (land won and marine dredged) o Other construction minerals o Industrial minerals (e.g., silica sand, kaolin, ball clay, salt, polyhalite, barytes, fluorspar) o Energy minerals (coal, oil and gas, onshore and offshore) • Consumption data for major UK mineral categories, providing insight into domestic demand. • Trade data, detailing imports and exports of key minerals and mineral products. • Offshore production statistics, oil, gas, and marine dredged aggregates from the UK Continental Shelf. • Value data for UK production • Number of quarries in the UK • Balance of trade Commodity specific tables set out the UK’s position for each particular commodity in turn. They include UK production figures, where there is production, and also UK trade statistics (imports and exports). Occasionally, these tables also include figures for consumption and apparent consumption. It is of value to all those interested in the many facets of Britain's minerals industry and its contribution to the national economy. This publication forms part of Britain's continuous mining and quarrying record.

The United Kingdom Minerals Yearbook is an annual publication providing comprehensive statistical data on minerals production, consumption and trade, and includes commentary on the UK's minerals industry. It contains: essential guidance for decision makers reliable and up-to-date information authoritative commentary on current developments It is of value to all those interested in the many facets of Britain's minerals industry and its contribution to the national economy. This publication forms part of Britain's continuous mining and quarrying record

The United Kingdom Minerals Yearbook is an annual publication providing comprehensive statistical data on minerals production, consumption and trade, and includes commentary on the UK's minerals industry. It contains: essential guidance for decision makers reliable and up-to-date information authoritative commentary on current developments It is of value to all those interested in the many facets of Britain's minerals industry and its contribution to the national economy. This publication forms part of Britain's continuous mining and quarrying record.

The British Geological Survey has one of the largest databases in the world on the production and trade of minerals. The dataset contains annual production statistics by mass for more than 70 mineral commodities covering the majority of economically important and internationally-traded minerals, metals and mineral-based materials. For each commodity the annual production statistics are recorded for individual countries, grouped by continent. Import and export statistics are also available for years up to 2002. Maintenance of the database is funded by the Science Budget and output is used by government, private industry and others in support of policy, economic analysis and commercial strategy. As far as possible the production data are compiled from primary, official sources. Quality assurance is maintained by participation in such groups as the International Consultative Group on Non-ferrous Metal Statistics. Individual commodity and country tables are available for sale on request.