Import/export HS code 2517: Crushed stone and gravel
Pebbles, gravel, and crushed stone used for concrete, roads, railways, or other construction purposes. Includes heat-treated materials and industrial waste products
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Norway | 27,814,853 |
| France | 15,060,924 |
| Ireland | 15,059,924 |
| Netherlands | 11,499,238 |
| Spain | 9,670,866 |
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 | 12,952,882 | 14,861,971 | +1,909,089 |
| France | 7,938,393 | 7,122,531 | -815,862 |
| Ireland | 7,877,024 | 7,182,900 | -694,124 |
| Netherlands | 8,084,342 | 3,414,896 | -4,669,446 |
| Spain | 3,802,915 | 5,867,951 | +2,065,036 |
| Belgium | 3,118,872 | 4,714,905 | +1,596,033 |
| Italy | 1,995,756 | 2,246,769 | +251,013 |
| Germany | 1,592,609 | 2,171,252 | +578,643 |
| Denmark | 2,802,386 | 760,208 | -2,042,178 |
| Romania | 585,806 | 567,106 | -18,700 |
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 | 28,988,078 |
| France | 16,471,854 |
| Ireland | 10,721,292 |
| Spain | 9,799,041 |
| Belgium | 6,106,746 |
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 | 14,104,735 | 14,883,343 | +778,608 |
| France | 7,958,661 | 8,513,193 | +554,532 |
| Ireland | 5,732,876 | 4,988,416 | -744,460 |
| Spain | 3,699,070 | 6,099,971 | +2,400,901 |
| Belgium | 3,441,308 | 2,665,438 | -775,870 |
| Germany | 2,685,981 | 3,064,020 | +378,039 |
| Netherlands | 3,496,588 | 1,859,206 | -1,637,382 |
| Denmark | 4,247,090 | 746,224 | -3,500,866 |
| Italy | 2,000,412 | 2,193,930 | +193,518 |
| Romania | 585,806 | 567,106 | -18,700 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 11 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 6 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 10 | 7 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 2 | -2 |
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) | 65,724,295 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 32,041,805 |
| Other | 5,870,907 |
| Air transport | 376,438 |
| Road transport | 20,987 |
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) | 33,390,280 | 32,334,015 | -1,056,265 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 16,601,708 | 15,440,097 | -1,161,611 |
| Other | 2,748,084 | 3,122,823 | +374,739 |
| Air transport | 179,735 | 196,703 | +16,968 |
| Road transport | 0 | 20,987 | +20,987 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 13,815,192 |
| Immingham Docks | 11,364,095 |
| London | 8,527,385 |
| 000 | 5,870,907 |
| Ipswich Dock | 5,564,082 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 7,447,287 | 6,367,905 | -1,079,382 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,230,036 | 5,134,059 | -1,095,977 |
| London | 3,327,979 | 5,199,406 | +1,871,427 |
| 000 | 2,748,084 | 3,122,823 | +374,739 |
| Ipswich Dock | 2,295,110 | 3,268,972 | +973,862 |
| Medway | 2,969,572 | 2,351,943 | -617,629 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,410,818 | 2,359,886 | -50,932 |
| Thamesport | 2,469,582 | 2,295,213 | -174,369 |
| Hull | 2,702,909 | 1,763,773 | -939,136 |
| Goole | 1,204,976 | 2,296,417 | +1,091,441 |
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 | 39 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 19 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 12 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 11 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 32 |
| 2026-03 | 25 |
| 2026-02 | 34 |
| 2026-01 | 21 |
| 2025-12 | 26 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ALF (AQUATIC DISTRIBUTORS) LTD | 94 |
| OMYA UK LIMITED | 74 |
| D C AGGREGATES LIMITED | 58 |
| JOHN J.DOE AND SON LIMITED | 52 |
| DERBYSHIRE AGGREGATES LIMITED | 50 |
| BOUD MINERALS LIMITED | 49 |
| ROBERT BRETT & SONS LIMITED | 48 |
| J & K AQUATICS LIMITED | 48 |
| MARSHALLS MONO LIMITED | 45 |
| CED LIMITED | 44 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 52 |
| 54m+ | 30 |
| 0-1m | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 14 |
| Other | 7 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 48,815,549 |
| Ireland | 39,684,692 |
| Germany | 31,227,013 |
| Belgium | 9,338,172 |
| Poland | 3,317,371 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 23,656,610 | 25,158,939 | +1,502,329 |
| Ireland | 20,182,856 | 19,501,836 | -681,020 |
| Germany | 14,605,886 | 16,621,127 | +2,015,241 |
| Belgium | 4,978,948 | 4,359,224 | -619,724 |
| Poland | 2,294,465 | 1,022,906 | -1,271,559 |
| France | 948,175 | 251,475 | -696,700 |
| United States | 247,827 | 770,339 | +522,512 |
| Sweden | 105,220 | 758,439 | +653,219 |
| Norway | 469,899 | 183,768 | -286,131 |
| India | 334,561 | 5,253 | -329,308 |
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 | 33,849,638 |
| Ireland | 1,816,063 |
| Italy | 1,060,302 |
| Spain | 790,060 |
| Nicaragua | 75,291 |
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 | 17,780,174 | 16,069,464 | -1,710,710 |
| Ireland | 348,155 | 1,467,908 | +1,119,753 |
| Italy | 544,640 | 515,662 | -28,978 |
| Spain | 238,298 | 551,762 | +313,464 |
| Nicaragua | 66,564 | 8,727 | -57,837 |
| Germany | 3,911 | 3,959 | +48 |
| United States | 1,399 | 1,187 | -212 |
| Poland | 1,049 | 1,121 | +72 |
| Netherlands | 2,144 | 0 | -2,144 |
| China | 914 | 1,154 | +240 |
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) | 88,875,963 |
| Other | 37,662,936 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,566,484 |
| Road transport | 1,934,384 |
| Air transport | 375,321 |
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) | 45,071,917 | 43,804,046 | -1,267,871 |
| Other | 19,013,461 | 18,649,475 | -363,986 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,760,797 | 5,805,687 | +1,044,890 |
| Road transport | 0 | 1,934,384 | +1,934,384 |
| Air transport | 170,550 | 204,771 | +34,221 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 499 | 65,847,842 |
| 000 | 37,662,936 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,901,527 |
| Leith | 3,556,458 |
| Portsmouth | 3,302,252 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 499 | 31,819,891 | 34,027,951 | +2,208,060 |
| 000 | 19,013,461 | 18,649,475 | -363,986 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,118,482 | 1,783,045 | -1,335,437 |
| Leith | 2,331,468 | 1,224,990 | -1,106,478 |
| Portsmouth | 1,366,146 | 1,936,106 | +569,960 |
| Blyth Harbour | 1,430,420 | 1,673,801 | +243,381 |
| Hull | 1,066,379 | 1,714,392 | +648,013 |
| Tyne | 1,309,114 | 1,228,938 | -80,176 |
| Ipswich Dock | 593,937 | 1,444,449 | +850,512 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,034,918 | 935,847 | -99,071 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 2517
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Pebbles, gravel, and crushed stone used for concrete, roads, railways, or other construction purposes. Includes heat-treated materials and industrial waste products