Import/export HS code 251690: Various building stones
Other types of stones, not specifically listed, used for construction or monuments
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.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Norway | 8,568,391 |
| India | 7,074,580 |
| China | 1,411,947 |
| Egypt | 647,933 |
| Portugal | 422,972 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 7,129,122 | 1,439,269 | -5,689,853 |
| India | 3,033,684 | 4,040,896 | +1,007,212 |
| China | 834,082 | 577,865 | -256,217 |
| Egypt | 0 | 647,933 | +647,933 |
| Portugal | 215,359 | 207,613 | -7,746 |
| Turkey | 168,023 | 102,450 | -65,573 |
| Ireland | 27,231 | 211,428 | +184,197 |
| France | 10,366 | 80,955 | +70,589 |
| Germany | 54,167 | 28,541 | -25,626 |
| United States | 23,131 | 38,079 | +14,948 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Norway | 7,716,215 |
| India | 7,070,943 |
| China | 1,566,249 |
| Egypt | 647,933 |
| Netherlands | 442,929 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 6,308,310 | 1,407,905 | -4,900,405 |
| India | 3,037,192 | 4,033,751 | +996,559 |
| China | 871,403 | 694,846 | -176,557 |
| Egypt | 0 | 647,933 | +647,933 |
| Netherlands | 440,617 | 2,312 | -438,305 |
| Portugal | 215,359 | 207,613 | -7,746 |
| France | 388,358 | 0 | -388,358 |
| Turkey | 172,123 | 124,953 | -47,170 |
| Italy | 29,034 | 23,297 | -5,737 |
| Finland | 26,122 | 23,743 | -2,379 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 |
| Inner London - East | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 4 | 0 | -4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | 0 | 1 | +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) | 17,535,474 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,305,885 |
| Other | 220,870 |
| Air transport | 38,388 |
| Road transport | 6,784 |
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) | 11,118,753 | 6,416,721 | -4,702,032 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 463,905 | 841,980 | +378,075 |
| Other | 18,627 | 202,243 | +183,616 |
| Air transport | 19,291 | 19,097 | -194 |
| Road transport | 6,784 | 0 | -6,784 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 5,803,508 |
| Fishguard | 5,268,381 |
| Poole | 2,083,618 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,874,227 |
| Southampton | 1,169,401 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,124,032 | 3,679,476 | +1,555,444 |
| Fishguard | 4,759,866 | 508,515 | -4,251,351 |
| Poole | 2,083,618 | 0 | -2,083,618 |
| London Gateway Port | 718,584 | 1,155,643 | +437,059 |
| Southampton | 877,756 | 291,645 | -586,111 |
| Lerwick | 0 | 688,021 | +688,021 |
| Immingham Docks | 321,151 | 266,476 | -54,675 |
| Belfast Port | 206,572 | 158,646 | -47,926 |
| Liverpool Docks | 176,626 | 146,001 | -30,625 |
| 000 | 18,627 | 202,243 | +183,616 |
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 | 15 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 4 |
| Services to buildings and landscape activities | 4 |
| Specialised construction activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 1 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PAVESTONE UK LIMITED | 98 |
| HABITUS MATERIALS GROUP LIMITED | 89 |
| DIGBY TRADING LIMITED | 61 |
| INFINITY STONE LIMITED | 52 |
| E M PAVING LIMITED | 43 |
| VISION NATURAL STONE LIMITED | 40 |
| PAVING STOCK LTD | 39 |
| CED LIMITED | 38 |
| STONE TRADERS UK LTD | 37 |
| THE AMES COMPANIES UK LTD. | 32 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 23 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 465,908 |
| Italy | 259,071 |
| Netherlands | 184,343 |
| Portugal | 178,914 |
| United States | 164,698 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 270,723 | 195,185 | -75,538 |
| Italy | 172,175 | 86,896 | -85,279 |
| Netherlands | 167,493 | 16,850 | -150,643 |
| Portugal | 102,871 | 76,043 | -26,828 |
| United States | 154,095 | 10,603 | -143,492 |
| China | 47,921 | 105,201 | +57,280 |
| Belgium | 76,147 | 32,115 | -44,032 |
| Ireland | 65,446 | 27,687 | -37,759 |
| France | 0 | 25,742 | +25,742 |
| Bermuda | 24,192 | 0 | -24,192 |
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 | 13,459 |
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 | 10,020 | 3,439 | -6,581 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,288,396 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 406,955 |
| Air transport | 27,226 |
| Other | 13,459 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 830,304 | 458,092 | -372,212 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 287,297 | 119,658 | -167,639 |
| Air transport | 11,100 | 16,126 | +5,026 |
| Other | 10,020 | 3,439 | -6,581 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Portsmouth | 474,228 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 252,404 |
| Dover | 237,479 |
| Immingham Docks | 196,101 |
| Southampton | 180,155 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth | 281,307 | 192,921 | -88,386 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 151,395 | 101,009 | -50,386 |
| Dover | 122,224 | 115,255 | -6,969 |
| Immingham Docks | 196,101 | 0 | -196,101 |
| Southampton | 71,118 | 109,037 | +37,919 |
| London Gateway Port | 157,639 | 6,084 | -151,555 |
| Liverpool Docks | 38,374 | 15,436 | -22,938 |
| London | 50,329 | 3,212 | -47,117 |
| Holyhead | 21,873 | 8,730 | -13,143 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,548 | 9,610 | +3,062 |
Quick facts
HS code: 251690
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other types of stones, not specifically listed, used for construction or monuments