Import/export HS code 25171010: Pebbles and gravel
Small stones, gravel, shingle, and flint used in construction or landscaping
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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 | 13,372,150 |
| Ireland | 6,414,410 |
| Netherlands | 5,745,753 |
| France | 5,390,172 |
| Spain | 4,773,562 |
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 | 7,372,941 | 5,999,209 | -1,373,732 |
| Ireland | 3,157,392 | 3,257,018 | +99,626 |
| Netherlands | 3,759,587 | 1,986,166 | -1,773,421 |
| France | 3,105,497 | 2,284,675 | -820,822 |
| Spain | 1,283,158 | 3,490,404 | +2,207,246 |
| Denmark | 2,588,084 | 942,671 | -1,645,413 |
| Belgium | 1,390,367 | 1,145,064 | -245,303 |
| Germany | 980,332 | 813,595 | -166,737 |
| Portugal | 101,175 | 347,439 | +246,264 |
| China | 233,976 | 128,086 | -105,890 |
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 | 12,067,542 |
| France | 5,205,997 |
| Denmark | 4,964,922 |
| Spain | 4,817,433 |
| Ireland | 4,747,838 |
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 | 6,010,177 | 6,057,365 | +47,188 |
| France | 3,031,898 | 2,174,099 | -857,799 |
| Denmark | 4,038,828 | 926,094 | -3,112,734 |
| Spain | 1,362,464 | 3,454,969 | +2,092,505 |
| Ireland | 2,262,132 | 2,485,706 | +223,574 |
| Netherlands | 2,381,849 | 1,258,373 | -1,123,476 |
| Germany | 1,724,581 | 1,108,243 | -616,338 |
| Belgium | 1,656,026 | 1,139,727 | -516,299 |
| Portugal | 101,175 | 452,593 | +351,418 |
| China | 236,154 | 129,060 | -107,094 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 |
| Devon | 2 |
| Essex | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Devon | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Essex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Norfolk | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 0 | 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) | 28,224,631 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,138,284 |
| Other | 2,326,339 |
| Air transport | 31,515 |
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) | 14,787,415 | 13,437,216 | -1,350,199 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,168,067 | 5,970,217 | -2,197,850 |
| Other | 1,167,849 | 1,158,490 | -9,359 |
| Air transport | 24,074 | 7,441 | -16,633 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Medway | 4,844,246 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,567,082 |
| Ipswich Dock | 4,527,863 |
| Dover | 4,257,682 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,495,723 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medway | 2,785,894 | 2,058,352 | -727,542 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,459,050 | 2,108,032 | -351,018 |
| Ipswich Dock | 1,920,237 | 2,607,626 | +687,389 |
| Dover | 3,352,379 | 905,303 | -2,447,076 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,884,165 | 1,611,558 | -272,607 |
| 000 | 1,167,849 | 1,158,490 | -9,359 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,310,963 | 990,326 | -320,637 |
| TRT | 509,938 | 1,601,744 | +1,091,806 |
| King's Lynn | 1,094,999 | 719,230 | -375,769 |
| Whitstable | 938,075 | 816,892 | -121,183 |
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 | 13 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 7 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Other mining and quarrying | 4 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-11 | 10 |
| 2025-10 | 9 |
| 2025-09 | 11 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| JOHN J.DOE AND SON LIMITED | 48 |
| DERBYSHIRE AGGREGATES LIMITED | 47 |
| ALF (AQUATIC DISTRIBUTORS) LTD | 46 |
| D C AGGREGATES LIMITED | 45 |
| FURLONG MILLS LTD | 43 |
| CED LIMITED | 39 |
| J & K AQUATICS LIMITED | 36 |
| PENNINE AGGREGATES LIMITED | 35 |
| MIBAU STEMA UK LTD | 32 |
| MARSHALLS MONO LIMITED | 29 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 16 |
| 54m+ | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | 15,962,479 |
| Netherlands | 12,797,901 |
| Belgium | 2,629,480 |
| France | 1,122,332 |
| India | 571,586 |
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 | 8,796,422 | 7,166,057 | -1,630,365 |
| Netherlands | 6,481,145 | 6,316,756 | -164,389 |
| Belgium | 1,181,071 | 1,448,409 | +267,338 |
| France | 1,023,449 | 98,883 | -924,566 |
| India | 340,653 | 230,933 | -109,720 |
| Poland | 274,604 | 219,397 | -55,207 |
| United States | 109,586 | 305,243 | +195,657 |
| Norway | 67,480 | 201,373 | +133,893 |
| Italy | 174,241 | 52,776 | -121,465 |
| United Arab Emirates | 465 | 165,296 | +164,831 |
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 | 13,800,071 |
| Ireland | 594,340 |
| Spain | 9,441 |
| Germany | 7,438 |
| Netherlands | 2,739 |
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 | 7,889,767 | 5,910,304 | -1,979,463 |
| Ireland | 153,636 | 440,704 | +287,068 |
| Spain | 6,385 | 3,056 | -3,329 |
| Germany | 3,602 | 3,836 | +234 |
| Netherlands | 2,739 | 0 | -2,739 |
| Poland | 768 | 1,016 | +248 |
| India | 815 | 433 | -382 |
| China | 666 | 461 | -205 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 14,441,061 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,814,370 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,987,321 |
| Air transport | 116,934 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 8,063,967 | 6,377,094 | -1,686,873 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,833,863 | 5,980,507 | -1,853,356 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,968,737 | 4,018,584 | +1,049,847 |
| Air transport | 76,937 | 39,997 | -36,940 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 14,441,061 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,850,102 |
| Portsmouth | 3,519,469 |
| Blyth Harbour | 2,856,250 |
| Tyne | 1,923,228 |
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 | 8,063,967 | 6,377,094 | -1,686,873 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,449,196 | 1,400,906 | -2,048,290 |
| Portsmouth | 782,585 | 2,736,884 | +1,954,299 |
| Blyth Harbour | 1,323,287 | 1,532,963 | +209,676 |
| Tyne | 1,238,284 | 684,944 | -553,340 |
| Hull | 941,754 | 794,495 | -147,259 |
| Ipswich Dock | 512,295 | 663,829 | +151,534 |
| Felixstowe | 503,962 | 272,172 | -231,790 |
| Holyhead | 253,631 | 367,355 | +113,724 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 346,980 | 194,289 | -152,691 |
Quick facts
HS code: 25171010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Small stones, gravel, shingle, and flint used in construction or landscaping