Import/export HS code 251620: Sandstone for building
Sandstone used in construction or for monuments, available in rough or cut forms
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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* UK only, last 24 months analysed
Imports by country
What this shows: Import market volume by exporter country into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 70,899,403 |
| Spain | 7,695,837 |
| China | 2,023,819 |
| Ireland | 633,776 |
| Brazil | 445,015 |
Countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month volume, right side by second 12-month volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 47,751,277 | 23,148,126 | -24,603,151 |
| Spain | 4,659,585 | 3,036,252 | -1,623,333 |
| China | 1,111,086 | 912,733 | -198,353 |
| Ireland | 396,511 | 237,265 | -159,246 |
| Brazil | 422,666 | 22,349 | -400,317 |
| Portugal | 262,898 | 76,541 | -186,357 |
| Poland | 220,335 | 56,736 | -163,599 |
| Turkey | 192,255 | 0 | -192,255 |
| United States | 121,018 | 8,847 | -112,171 |
| Egypt | 88,825 | 6,777 | -82,048 |
Imports by country of origin
What this shows: Import volume by production origin country. Differences from exporter-country data can indicate re-export routes.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 70,804,929 |
| Spain | 7,780,941 |
| China | 2,085,500 |
| Ireland | 492,887 |
| Brazil | 422,692 |
Country of origin rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Origin countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 47,673,485 | 23,131,444 | -24,542,041 |
| Spain | 4,692,826 | 3,088,115 | -1,604,711 |
| China | 1,151,834 | 933,666 | -218,168 |
| Ireland | 270,049 | 222,838 | -47,211 |
| Brazil | 400,343 | 22,349 | -377,994 |
| Portugal | 243,924 | 92,365 | -151,559 |
| Poland | 220,335 | 56,736 | -163,599 |
| Turkey | 245,322 | 6,002 | -239,320 |
| United States | 121,018 | 8,847 | -112,171 |
| Egypt | 103,884 | 6,777 | -97,107 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 7 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 6 |
| Inner London - East | 4 |
| Lancashire | 4 |
UK regions rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: UK regions are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month importer count, right side by second 12-month importer count, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| UK region | First 12m | Second 12m | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Lancashire | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Essex | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 2 | -1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 77,706,269 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,076,838 |
| Other | 126,527 |
| Air transport | 42,673 |
Transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 52,129,962 | 25,576,307 | -26,553,655 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,009,377 | 2,067,461 | -941,916 |
| Other | 112,100 | 14,427 | -97,673 |
| Air transport | 26,500 | 16,173 | -10,327 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 34,448,147 |
| Felixstowe | 21,397,129 |
| Southampton | 16,414,477 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,176,906 |
| London | 1,218,721 |
Port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 24,617,322 | 9,830,825 | -14,786,497 |
| Felixstowe | 14,817,789 | 6,579,340 | -8,238,449 |
| Southampton | 9,755,640 | 6,658,837 | -3,096,803 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,355,475 | 1,821,431 | -534,044 |
| London | 148,125 | 1,070,596 | +922,471 |
| Portsmouth | 535,325 | 516,481 | -18,844 |
| Dover | 594,528 | 354,145 | -240,383 |
| Poole | 542,255 | 255,757 | -286,498 |
| Thamesport | 341,808 | 2,998 | -338,810 |
| Newhaven | 206,896 | 106,490 | -100,406 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 38 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 20 |
| Specialised construction activities | 12 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 10 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 14 |
| 2025-11 | 16 |
| 2025-10 | 18 |
| 2025-09 | 21 |
| 2025-08 | 22 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HABITUS MATERIALS GROUP LIMITED | 109 |
| TALASEY LTD | 87 |
| STRATA STONES LIMITED | 86 |
| DNS STONES LIMITED | 79 |
| INFINITY STONE LIMITED | 78 |
| PRIMETHORPE PAVING LIMITED | 74 |
| STONE PAVING SUPPLIES LIMITED | 68 |
| A. COWLEY & SONS LIMITED | 62 |
| NATURAL STONE AND TIMBER LTD | 62 |
| PARAGON MATERIALS LIMITED | 61 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 59 |
| 15m-54m | 15 |
| 0-1m | 10 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Exports by country
What this shows: Export market volume by destination country from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 1,413,611 |
| Canada | 899,058 |
| Germany | 103,148 |
| Spain | 58,023 |
| Sweden | 43,400 |
Export countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Destination countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export volume, right side by second 12-month export volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 1,086,184 | 327,427 | -758,757 |
| Canada | 170,554 | 728,504 | +557,950 |
| Germany | 13,415 | 89,733 | +76,318 |
| Spain | 55,417 | 2,606 | -52,811 |
| Sweden | 0 | 43,400 | +43,400 |
| United States | 0 | 33,510 | +33,510 |
| France | 18,296 | 10,094 | -8,202 |
| Belgium | 0 | 14,745 | +14,745 |
| Netherlands | 5,800 | 4,221 | -1,579 |
| Denmark | 4,810 | 0 | -4,810 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 855,428 |
Export origin countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Origin countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 844,028 | 11,400 | -832,628 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,006,465 |
| Other | 855,428 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 740,108 |
| Air transport | 14,721 |
Export transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 227,100 | 779,365 | +552,265 |
| Other | 844,028 | 11,400 | -832,628 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 275,688 | 464,420 | +188,732 |
| Air transport | 11,632 | 3,089 | -8,543 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 855,428 |
| Southampton | 557,124 |
| Liverpool Docks | 464,260 |
| Holyhead | 293,128 |
| Heysham | 187,387 |
Export port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 844,028 | 11,400 | -832,628 |
| Southampton | 0 | 557,124 | +557,124 |
| Liverpool Docks | 229,558 | 234,702 | +5,144 |
| Holyhead | 94,598 | 198,530 | +103,932 |
| Heysham | 97,096 | 90,291 | -6,805 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 20,522 | 98,028 | +77,506 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 58,145 | +58,145 |
| Milford | 29,178 | 0 | -29,178 |
| Fishguard | 16,106 | 0 | -16,106 |
| ZLC | 7,341 | 0 | -7,341 |
Quick facts
HS code: 251620
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Sandstone used in construction or for monuments, available in rough or cut forms