Revenue is on the rise at Forterra plc, the Northampton-based manufacturer of clay and concrete building products.
In a trading update for the ten-month period ended 31 October 2025, the business reported year to date revenue of £336m, 16% ahead of the prior year.
Forterra noted that tougher prior year comparatives and a recent moderation of demand from run rates seen in the middle of the year have resulted in revenue growth over the last four months reducing to 10% relative to the 20.4% reported in the first half of the year.
New build housing continues to be the company’s strongest market segment, with RM&I remaining depressed.
Second half despatches and revenue are expected to be at similar levels to the first half of the year.
Forterra said: “Whilst we remain mindful of the continued economic uncertainty and the impact it is having on current demand, the medium-term market fundamentals remain attractive with a shortage of housing, a strong desire within government to address this, and a constrained supply of essential building products.
“The Board remains confident that our recent investments in new production capacity leave the Group well placed to benefit from a future recovery of our markets.”
Production continues to ramp up at Forterra’s Desford factory, while construction at its Wilnecote factory is nearing completion.
