英国水泥生产达到70年来的最低水平,随着进口激增,基础设施计划受到威胁。 UK cement production hits a 70-year low, threatening infrastructure plans as imports surge.

联合王国的水泥生产达到1950年代以来的最低水平,2024年降至730万吨,是1990年的一半。 UK cement production has hit its lowest level since the 1950s, falling to 7.3 million tonnes in 2024, half of what it was in 1990. 能源、监管和劳动力成本的上涨造成的这一下降对政府的基础设施和住房计划构成威胁。 This decline, caused by rising energy, regulatory, and labor costs, poses a threat to the government's infrastructure and housing plans. 在过去20年中,水泥进口量几乎增加了三倍,从占销售量的12%增加到32%。 Cement imports have nearly tripled over the past 20 years, rising from 12% to 32% of sales. 矿物产品协会敦促政府支持国内生产,以确保该部门能够与进口竞争并满足建筑需求。 The Mineral Products Association (MPA) is urging the government to support domestic production to ensure the sector can compete with imports and meet construction needs.