Builders Merchant Sales Surged Despite Third UK Lockdown

According to the latest Builders Merchants Building Index (BMBI) report, builders merchants’ sales remained strong even through the third lockdown caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Outdoor Building Materials Drive Growth

Timber and Joinery sales saw a 7.7% increase over January 2020, reflecting a shift toward outdoor construction projects. Landscaping products also grew by 3.7%, while Workwear and Safetywear rose 2.4%. These gains highlight the continued demand for exterior and safety-related materials during the lockdown.

Compared with the previous month, total January 2021 sales were 20.6% higher. Workwear and Safetywear were up 39.1%, with Timber and Joinery Products as well as Heavy Building Materials performing well. Sales in the three months to January 2021 were 4.4% higher than the same period to January 2020, with Timber and Joinery Products as well as Landscaping being the top performing categories.

The full report is available to download at www.bmbi.co.uk