Import/export HS code 251710: Crushed stone for construction
Pebbles, gravel, and crushed stone commonly used in concrete, road building, or railway ballast. May be heat-treated or natural
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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 | 22,034,124 |
| Ireland | 10,160,479 |
| Netherlands | 10,035,486 |
| Spain | 6,124,305 |
| France | 5,994,150 |
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 | 10,588,818 | 11,445,306 | +856,488 |
| Ireland | 5,955,156 | 4,205,323 | -1,749,833 |
| Netherlands | 7,146,074 | 2,889,412 | -4,256,662 |
| Spain | 2,360,323 | 3,763,982 | +1,403,659 |
| France | 3,482,528 | 2,511,622 | -970,906 |
| Belgium | 2,468,437 | 2,801,251 | +332,814 |
| Denmark | 2,588,084 | 942,671 | -1,645,413 |
| Germany | 1,040,261 | 887,288 | -152,973 |
| China | 486,556 | 283,054 | -203,502 |
| Portugal | 101,175 | 359,927 | +258,752 |
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 | 23,200,827 |
| Ireland | 6,965,330 |
| Spain | 5,845,136 |
| France | 5,808,071 |
| Belgium | 5,567,403 |
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 | 11,695,975 | 11,504,852 | -191,123 |
| Ireland | 4,234,821 | 2,730,509 | -1,504,312 |
| Spain | 2,224,880 | 3,620,256 | +1,395,376 |
| France | 3,408,855 | 2,399,216 | -1,009,639 |
| Belgium | 2,969,635 | 2,597,768 | -371,867 |
| Denmark | 4,038,828 | 926,094 | -3,112,734 |
| Netherlands | 2,967,977 | 1,654,837 | -1,313,140 |
| Germany | 1,786,486 | 1,729,692 | -56,794 |
| China | 520,636 | 295,540 | -225,096 |
| Portugal | 101,175 | 465,081 | +363,906 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 7 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 3 |
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 | 7 | 3 | -4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Devon | 2 | 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) | 47,340,162 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,791,845 |
| Other | 4,423,087 |
| Air transport | 284,922 |
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) | 25,390,197 | 21,949,965 | -3,440,232 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,604,088 | 6,187,757 | -2,416,331 |
| Other | 2,319,975 | 2,103,112 | -216,863 |
| Air transport | 153,958 | 130,964 | -22,994 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 7,118,754 |
| Thamesport | 5,346,978 |
| Dover | 5,241,510 |
| Medway | 4,981,944 |
| Ipswich Dock | 4,527,863 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 4,879,699 | 2,239,055 | -2,640,644 |
| Thamesport | 3,058,844 | 2,288,134 | -770,710 |
| Dover | 3,550,812 | 1,690,698 | -1,860,114 |
| Medway | 2,923,592 | 2,058,352 | -865,240 |
| Ipswich Dock | 1,920,237 | 2,607,626 | +687,389 |
| 000 | 2,319,975 | 2,103,112 | -216,863 |
| London | 420,601 | 3,714,731 | +3,294,130 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,948,253 | 1,673,043 | -275,210 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,457,204 | 1,013,044 | -444,160 |
| TRT | 509,938 | 1,871,549 | +1,361,611 |
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 | 22 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 14 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 10 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 5 |
| Other mining and quarrying | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-11 | 12 |
| 2025-10 | 13 |
| 2025-09 | 15 |
| 2025-08 | 15 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ALF (AQUATIC DISTRIBUTORS) LTD | 74 |
| D C AGGREGATES LIMITED | 54 |
| JOHN J.DOE AND SON LIMITED | 48 |
| DERBYSHIRE AGGREGATES LIMITED | 47 |
| FURLONG MILLS LTD | 43 |
| AQUA PACIFIC (UK) LIMITED | 40 |
| MARSHALLS MONO LIMITED | 40 |
| CED LIMITED | 39 |
| J & K AQUATICS LIMITED | 36 |
| PENNINE AGGREGATES LIMITED | 35 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 26 |
| 54m+ | 16 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | 43,719,729 |
| Ireland | 30,969,309 |
| Germany | 28,925,135 |
| Belgium | 7,438,746 |
| Poland | 3,247,003 |
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 | 21,446,989 | 22,272,740 | +825,751 |
| Ireland | 16,581,593 | 14,387,716 | -2,193,877 |
| Germany | 15,575,186 | 13,349,949 | -2,225,237 |
| Belgium | 4,077,391 | 3,361,355 | -716,036 |
| Poland | 2,277,499 | 969,504 | -1,307,995 |
| France | 1,024,609 | 100,921 | -923,688 |
| Sweden | 123,475 | 584,859 | +461,384 |
| India | 340,653 | 234,391 | -106,262 |
| United States | 147,866 | 309,321 | +161,455 |
| Norway | 67,480 | 202,373 | +134,893 |
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 | 28,076,501 |
| Ireland | 986,726 |
| Spain | 617,133 |
| Nicaragua | 75,065 |
| Germany | 7,438 |
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 | 15,109,353 | 12,967,148 | -2,142,205 |
| Ireland | 407,371 | 579,355 | +171,984 |
| Spain | 184,374 | 432,759 | +248,385 |
| Nicaragua | 66,564 | 8,501 | -58,063 |
| Germany | 3,602 | 3,836 | +234 |
| Netherlands | 2,739 | 0 | -2,739 |
| China | 857 | 982 | +125 |
| Poland | 768 | 1,016 | +248 |
| India | 815 | 433 | -382 |
| France | 0 | 804 | +804 |
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) | 80,420,915 |
| Other | 29,806,163 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,460,771 |
| Road transport | 792,899 |
| Air transport | 294,317 |
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) | 43,185,377 | 37,235,538 | -5,949,839 |
| Other | 15,784,707 | 14,021,456 | -1,763,251 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,226,024 | 4,234,747 | +1,008,723 |
| Road transport | 0 | 792,899 | +792,899 |
| Air transport | 90,935 | 203,382 | +112,447 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 499 | 60,079,864 |
| 000 | 29,806,163 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,868,040 |
| Leith | 4,159,045 |
| Portsmouth | 3,520,887 |
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 | 30,653,537 | 29,426,327 | -1,227,210 |
| 000 | 15,784,707 | 14,021,456 | -1,763,251 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,458,593 | 1,409,447 | -2,049,146 |
| Leith | 2,388,903 | 1,770,142 | -618,761 |
| Portsmouth | 782,585 | 2,738,302 | +1,955,717 |
| Blyth Harbour | 1,323,287 | 1,532,963 | +209,676 |
| Tyne | 1,247,452 | 736,572 | -510,880 |
| Hull | 942,943 | 796,460 | -146,483 |
| Glasgow | 1,390,578 | 0 | -1,390,578 |
| Holyhead | 328,420 | 975,666 | +647,246 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 251710
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Pebbles, gravel, and crushed stone commonly used in concrete, road building, or railway ballast. May be heat-treated or natural