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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Norway | 8,568,391 |
| India | 7,005,591 |
| China | 1,419,598 |
| Portugal | 460,801 |
| Egypt | 454,820 |
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 | 6,879,776 | 1,688,615 | -5,191,161 |
| India | 2,104,101 | 4,901,490 | +2,797,389 |
| China | 753,078 | 666,520 | -86,558 |
| Portugal | 242,908 | 217,893 | -25,015 |
| Egypt | 0 | 454,820 | +454,820 |
| Turkey | 178,793 | 119,341 | -59,452 |
| Ireland | 27,231 | 143,601 | +116,370 |
| France | 12,672 | 87,511 | +74,839 |
| Germany | 40,000 | 42,708 | +2,708 |
| Finland | 30,362 | 19,821 | -10,541 |
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 | 7,716,215 |
| India | 7,001,954 |
| China | 1,583,068 |
| Portugal | 460,801 |
| Egypt | 454,820 |
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 | 6,058,964 | 1,657,251 | -4,401,713 |
| India | 2,104,101 | 4,897,853 | +2,793,752 |
| China | 801,298 | 781,770 | -19,528 |
| Portugal | 242,908 | 217,893 | -25,015 |
| Egypt | 0 | 454,820 | +454,820 |
| Netherlands | 441,410 | 2,312 | -439,098 |
| France | 388,358 | 0 | -388,358 |
| Turkey | 181,722 | 120,512 | -61,210 |
| Italy | 29,073 | 19,531 | -9,542 |
| Finland | 30,362 | 17,016 | -13,346 |
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 | 4 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 |
| 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 | 4 | 0 | -4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | 0 | 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) | 17,376,349 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,267,773 |
| Other | 156,437 |
| Air transport | 38,388 |
| Road transport | 6,784 |
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) | 10,153,432 | 7,222,917 | -2,930,515 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 195,284 | 1,072,489 | +877,205 |
| Other | 18,627 | 137,810 | +119,183 |
| Air transport | 19,291 | 19,097 | -194 |
| Road transport | 6,784 | 0 | -6,784 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 5,650,737 |
| Fishguard | 5,268,381 |
| Poole | 2,083,618 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,745,893 |
| Southampton | 1,184,738 |
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 | 1,252,360 | 4,398,377 | +3,146,017 |
| Fishguard | 4,759,866 | 508,515 | -4,251,351 |
| Poole | 2,083,618 | 0 | -2,083,618 |
| London Gateway Port | 689,141 | 1,056,752 | +367,611 |
| Southampton | 820,680 | 364,058 | -456,622 |
| Lerwick | 0 | 688,021 | +688,021 |
| Immingham Docks | 73,240 | 511,900 | +438,660 |
| Belfast Port | 191,203 | 206,969 | +15,766 |
| Liverpool Docks | 183,229 | 151,731 | -31,498 |
| 000 | 18,627 | 137,810 | +119,183 |
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 | 16 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 4 |
| Services to buildings and landscape activities | 4 |
| Construction of buildings | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 1 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
| 2025-07 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PAVESTONE UK LIMITED | 98 |
| HABITUS MATERIALS GROUP LIMITED | 88 |
| DIGBY TRADING LIMITED | 61 |
| INFINITY STONE LIMITED | 52 |
| E M PAVING LIMITED | 43 |
| VISION NATURAL STONE LIMITED | 40 |
| CED LIMITED | 38 |
| PAVING STOCK LTD | 38 |
| 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 | 25 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| Other | 2 |
| 54m+ | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 489,489 |
| Italy | 269,177 |
| Portugal | 193,120 |
| Netherlands | 184,343 |
| United States | 164,698 |
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 | 261,164 | 228,325 | -32,839 |
| Italy | 145,856 | 123,321 | -22,535 |
| Portugal | 117,077 | 76,043 | -41,034 |
| Netherlands | 167,493 | 16,850 | -150,643 |
| United States | 150,053 | 14,645 | -135,408 |
| China | 4,609 | 148,513 | +143,904 |
| Belgium | 106,157 | 32,115 | -74,042 |
| Ireland | 72,231 | 40,200 | -32,031 |
| France | 4,142 | 25,742 | +21,600 |
| 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) | 1,334,239 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 478,788 |
| Air transport | 35,515 |
| 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) | 794,069 | 540,170 | -253,899 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 303,958 | 174,830 | -129,128 |
| Air transport | 16,716 | 18,799 | +2,083 |
| 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 | 497,809 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 278,847 |
| Dover | 251,685 |
| Immingham Docks | 196,808 |
| Southampton | 180,155 |
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 | 271,748 | 226,061 | -45,687 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 141,413 | 137,434 | -3,979 |
| Dover | 136,430 | 115,255 | -21,175 |
| Immingham Docks | 196,808 | 0 | -196,808 |
| Southampton | 27,806 | 152,349 | +124,543 |
| London Gateway Port | 153,252 | 15,227 | -138,025 |
| London | 50,329 | 3,212 | -47,117 |
| Liverpool Docks | 35,410 | 17,214 | -18,196 |
| Holyhead | 18,726 | 16,727 | -1,999 |
| Heysham | 23,315 | 0 | -23,315 |
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