Cement is an essential industry

We need cement

As one of the main ingredients in concrete, we can’t deliver the government’s ambitions for new homes, investment in schools, hospitals, transport links or green energy infrastructure without it. Let’s build them with locally made cement and contribute to UK growth.

Cement delivers

New homes

Clean energy infrastructure

Transport links

Well-paid regional jobs

MPA Cement is part of the Mineral Products Association, the trade association for the aggregates, asphalt, cement, concrete, dimension stone, lime, mortar and industrial sand industries. We collectively represent the largest material flow in the UK economy.

Backing UK Cement

Why UK cement matters

For building

Cement is a foundational industry. It’s one of the main ingredients in concrete, the most used construction material in the world. That means cement is vital for delivering the UK’s development needs and industrial ambitions.

For growth

UK cement production creates prosperity. It provides high-quality jobs across all four nations of the UK and is one of the most productive sectors of the economy, part of the £20bn turnover mineral products sector.

For materials security

The UK can be self-sufficient at meeting its demand for cement. Domestic production gives us security of supply, control over decarbonisation and protects us from global trade volatility.

News and insights

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Build with British cement to unlock growth, urges MPA

30 June 2026

The Mineral Products Association (MPA) has called on government to favour British-made materials on major public construction projects at a parliamentary reception on 30 June.

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Cement carbon capture crucial to delivering UK infrastructure within Carbon Budgets

28 May 2026

New MPA data shows carbon capture could cut cement emissions by 75 per cent by 2035, making it vital to delivering housing, energy and other critical infrastructure within Carbon Budgets.

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MPA calls for level playing field for British cement producers

21 May 2026

The Mineral Products Association (MPA) has called on government to address the underlying competitiveness issues facing British cement manufacturers following support announced for the ceramics and chemicals industries today.

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MPA welcomes announcement to decouple gas and electricity pricing

24 April 2026

At a time of heightened uncertainty around global energy supplies, the government has announced plans to weaken the link between gas prices and British electricity costs. Martin Casey, senior director for cement and lime, comments on the news.

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MPA appoints cement and lime director as it calls for action on competitiveness challenges

26 March 2026

The Mineral Products Association (MPA) has appointed Martin Casey as its new senior director for cement and lime. Martin succeeds Diana Casey (no relation), who leaves the organisation in April to take up a new role.