Import/export HS code 25171010: Pebbles and gravel
Small stones, gravel, shingle, and flint used in construction or landscaping
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Norway | 15,142,350 |
| Ireland | 7,045,670 |
| France | 6,258,520 |
| Spain | 6,025,915 |
| Netherlands | 5,835,078 |
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 | 7,745,579 | 7,396,771 | -348,808 |
| Ireland | 3,628,784 | 3,416,886 | -211,898 |
| France | 2,846,721 | 3,411,799 | +565,078 |
| Spain | 1,377,737 | 4,648,178 | +3,270,441 |
| Netherlands | 4,169,630 | 1,665,448 | -2,504,182 |
| Denmark | 2,800,674 | 759,233 | -2,041,441 |
| Belgium | 1,423,753 | 1,375,279 | -48,474 |
| Germany | 1,002,186 | 956,225 | -45,961 |
| Portugal | 358,923 | 113,302 | -245,621 |
| China | 256,151 | 186,987 | -69,164 |
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 | 13,809,436 |
| Spain | 6,152,269 |
| France | 5,854,908 |
| Ireland | 5,330,160 |
| Denmark | 4,989,415 |
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 | 6,405,475 | 7,403,961 | +998,486 |
| Spain | 1,457,043 | 4,695,226 | +3,238,183 |
| France | 2,756,566 | 3,098,342 | +341,776 |
| Ireland | 2,763,850 | 2,566,310 | -197,540 |
| Denmark | 4,245,378 | 744,037 | -3,501,341 |
| Netherlands | 2,635,093 | 1,107,823 | -1,527,270 |
| Germany | 1,764,709 | 1,273,618 | -491,091 |
| Belgium | 1,817,491 | 1,212,468 | -605,023 |
| Portugal | 358,923 | 459,992 | +101,069 |
| China | 258,329 | 187,961 | -70,368 |
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 | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| 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) | 31,519,970 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 16,179,807 |
| Other | 2,257,732 |
| Air transport | 30,555 |
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) | 15,606,354 | 15,913,616 | +307,262 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,008,941 | 7,170,866 | -1,838,075 |
| Other | 1,147,134 | 1,110,598 | -36,536 |
| Air transport | 23,114 | 7,441 | -15,673 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 5,739,681 |
| Ipswich Dock | 5,564,082 |
| Medway | 5,183,817 |
| Dover | 4,516,272 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,746,884 |
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 | 2,610,655 | 3,129,026 | +518,371 |
| Ipswich Dock | 2,295,110 | 3,268,972 | +973,862 |
| Medway | 2,831,874 | 2,351,943 | -479,931 |
| Dover | 3,239,752 | 1,276,520 | -1,963,232 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,954,525 | 1,792,359 | -162,166 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,460,823 | 1,013,843 | -446,980 |
| 000 | 1,147,134 | 1,110,598 | -36,536 |
| Goole | 493,587 | 1,735,582 | +1,241,995 |
| TRT | 474,938 | 1,667,450 | +1,192,512 |
| Whitstable | 775,659 | 1,081,704 | +306,045 |
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 | 14 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 12 |
| 2026-03 | 9 |
| 2026-02 | 13 |
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-12 | 11 |
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 | 52 |
| ALF (AQUATIC DISTRIBUTORS) LTD | 49 |
| D C AGGREGATES LIMITED | 49 |
| DERBYSHIRE AGGREGATES LIMITED | 49 |
| FURLONG MILLS LTD | 43 |
| CED LIMITED | 41 |
| PENNINE AGGREGATES LIMITED | 38 |
| J & K AQUATICS LIMITED | 36 |
| MIBAU STEMA UK LTD | 34 |
| MARSHALLS MONO LIMITED | 31 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 18 |
| 54m+ | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| 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 | 17,108,123 |
| Netherlands | 15,139,458 |
| Belgium | 3,027,722 |
| France | 939,117 |
| Poland | 546,026 |
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 | 9,038,935 | 8,069,188 | -969,747 |
| Netherlands | 6,949,630 | 8,189,828 | +1,240,198 |
| Belgium | 1,253,319 | 1,774,403 | +521,084 |
| France | 826,321 | 112,796 | -713,525 |
| Poland | 286,762 | 259,264 | -27,498 |
| United States | 179,017 | 308,230 | +129,213 |
| India | 333,541 | 1,795 | -331,746 |
| Norway | 147,453 | 128,625 | -18,828 |
| United Arab Emirates | 39,365 | 146,725 | +107,360 |
| Italy | 39,201 | 80,703 | +41,502 |
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 | 14,754,970 |
| Ireland | 763,953 |
| Spain | 9,550 |
| Germany | 7,870 |
| Netherlands | 2,144 |
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 | 7,972,080 | 6,782,890 | -1,189,190 |
| Ireland | 244,226 | 519,727 | +275,501 |
| Spain | 5,681 | 3,869 | -1,812 |
| Germany | 3,911 | 3,959 | +48 |
| Netherlands | 2,144 | 0 | -2,144 |
| Poland | 921 | 1,121 | +200 |
| China | 723 | 509 | -214 |
| India | 679 | 398 | -281 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 15,566,776 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,291,858 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,812,924 |
| Air transport | 120,964 |
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 | 8,240,907 | 7,325,869 | -915,038 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,743,888 | 7,547,970 | -195,918 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,369,679 | 4,443,245 | +1,073,566 |
| Air transport | 77,018 | 43,946 | -33,072 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 15,566,776 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,634,533 |
| Portsmouth | 3,279,618 |
| Blyth Harbour | 3,104,221 |
| Hull | 2,773,355 |
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 | 8,240,907 | 7,325,869 | -915,038 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,971,811 | 1,662,722 | -1,309,089 |
| Portsmouth | 1,349,239 | 1,930,379 | +581,140 |
| Blyth Harbour | 1,430,420 | 1,673,801 | +243,381 |
| Hull | 1,064,803 | 1,708,552 | +643,749 |
| Tyne | 1,276,968 | 1,198,235 | -78,733 |
| Ipswich Dock | 593,937 | 1,444,449 | +850,512 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 314,866 | 397,516 | +82,650 |
| Holyhead | 292,267 | 352,516 | +60,249 |
| Harwich | 326,754 | 284,018 | -42,736 |
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