Import/export HS code 251690: Various building stones
Other types of stones, not specifically listed, used for construction or monuments
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- 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 | 7,142,913 |
| Norway | 5,809,787 |
| China | 1,437,978 |
| Egypt | 857,267 |
| Portugal | 433,341 |
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 | 3,853,391 | 3,289,522 | -563,869 |
| Norway | 4,602,637 | 1,207,150 | -3,395,487 |
| China | 761,048 | 676,930 | -84,118 |
| Egypt | 0 | 857,267 | +857,267 |
| Portugal | 243,125 | 190,216 | -52,909 |
| Ireland | 20,447 | 316,383 | +295,936 |
| Turkey | 141,982 | 91,218 | -50,764 |
| France | 54,511 | 58,668 | +4,157 |
| Germany | 42,783 | 41,051 | -1,732 |
| Finland | 31,175 | 37,520 | +6,345 |
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 | 7,139,276 |
| Norway | 4,950,827 |
| China | 1,594,390 |
| Egypt | 857,267 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 3,870,230 | 3,269,046 | -601,184 |
| Norway | 3,743,677 | 1,207,150 | -2,536,527 |
| China | 824,744 | 769,646 | -55,098 |
| Egypt | 0 | 857,267 | +857,267 |
| Netherlands | 440,617 | 2,312 | -438,305 |
| Portugal | 243,125 | 190,216 | -52,909 |
| France | 388,358 | 0 | -388,358 |
| Turkey | 145,088 | 113,721 | -31,367 |
| Italy | 32,321 | 34,445 | +2,124 |
| Finland | 28,370 | 37,520 | +9,150 |
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 | 3 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 |
| Inner London - East | 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 | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -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) | 14,989,853 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,437,638 |
| Other | 319,794 |
| Air transport | 33,711 |
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) | 9,117,902 | 5,871,951 | -3,245,951 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 748,319 | 689,319 | -59,000 |
| Other | 18,601 | 301,193 | +282,592 |
| Air transport | 22,202 | 11,509 | -10,693 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 5,879,345 |
| Fishguard | 2,509,777 |
| Poole | 2,083,618 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,034,152 |
| Southampton | 1,221,501 |
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 | 2,726,146 | 3,153,199 | +427,053 |
| Fishguard | 2,001,262 | 508,515 | -1,492,747 |
| Poole | 2,083,618 | 0 | -2,083,618 |
| London Gateway Port | 841,290 | 1,192,862 | +351,572 |
| Southampton | 852,299 | 369,202 | -483,097 |
| Lerwick | 0 | 688,021 | +688,021 |
| Immingham Docks | 555,518 | 51,465 | -504,053 |
| Liverpool Docks | 196,915 | 145,994 | -50,921 |
| 000 | 18,601 | 301,193 | +282,592 |
| Belfast Port | 160,502 | 149,107 | -11,395 |
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 | 16 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 3 |
| Services to buildings and landscape activities | 3 |
| Specialised construction activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-12 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PAVESTONE UK LIMITED | 99 |
| HABITUS MATERIALS GROUP LIMITED | 93 |
| DIGBY TRADING LIMITED | 61 |
| INFINITY STONE LIMITED | 52 |
| E M PAVING LIMITED | 43 |
| VISION NATURAL STONE LIMITED | 40 |
| CED LIMITED | 39 |
| PAVING STOCK LTD | 39 |
| 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 | 24 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | 471,605 |
| Italy | 252,575 |
| China | 227,804 |
| Netherlands | 184,343 |
| Portugal | 168,407 |
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 | 271,612 | 199,993 | -71,619 |
| Italy | 172,316 | 80,259 | -92,057 |
| China | 47,921 | 179,883 | +131,962 |
| Netherlands | 167,493 | 16,850 | -150,643 |
| Portugal | 104,511 | 63,896 | -40,615 |
| United States | 154,167 | 7,938 | -146,229 |
| Ireland | 51,243 | 59,266 | +8,023 |
| Belgium | 76,620 | 10,582 | -66,038 |
| 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) | 1,307,139 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 462,570 |
| Air transport | 24,633 |
| 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) | 833,912 | 473,227 | -360,685 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 268,230 | 194,340 | -73,890 |
| Air transport | 11,172 | 13,461 | +2,289 |
| 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 | 479,925 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 269,829 |
| Southampton | 254,837 |
| Dover | 226,972 |
| Immingham Docks | 194,106 |
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 | 282,196 | 197,729 | -84,467 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 175,457 | 94,372 | -81,085 |
| Southampton | 71,118 | 183,719 | +112,601 |
| Dover | 145,397 | 81,575 | -63,822 |
| Immingham Docks | 175,041 | 19,065 | -155,976 |
| London Gateway Port | 157,639 | 6,084 | -151,555 |
| Liverpool Docks | 36,594 | 13,619 | -22,975 |
| Holyhead | 12,433 | 26,988 | +14,555 |
| London | 22,009 | 3,212 | -18,797 |
| Milford | 6,425 | 14,732 | +8,307 |
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