Import/export HS code 251690: Various building stones
Other types of stones, not specifically listed, used for construction or monuments
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | 7,114,197 |
| China | 1,443,264 |
| Egypt | 647,933 |
| Portugal | 448,631 |
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 | 6,945,676 | 1,622,715 | -5,322,961 |
| India | 2,344,952 | 4,769,245 | +2,424,293 |
| China | 777,899 | 665,365 | -112,534 |
| Egypt | 0 | 647,933 | +647,933 |
| Portugal | 230,907 | 217,724 | -13,183 |
| Turkey | 172,299 | 108,233 | -64,066 |
| Ireland | 27,231 | 211,428 | +184,197 |
| France | 6,385 | 84,936 | +78,551 |
| Germany | 46,085 | 36,623 | -9,462 |
| United States | 23,131 | 38,079 | +14,948 |
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 | 7,110,560 |
| China | 1,606,734 |
| Egypt | 647,933 |
| Portugal | 448,631 |
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 | 6,124,864 | 1,591,351 | -4,533,513 |
| India | 2,348,460 | 4,762,100 | +2,413,640 |
| China | 813,496 | 793,238 | -20,258 |
| Egypt | 0 | 647,933 | +647,933 |
| Portugal | 230,907 | 217,724 | -13,183 |
| Netherlands | 441,027 | 2,312 | -438,715 |
| France | 388,358 | 0 | -388,358 |
| Turkey | 175,228 | 131,907 | -43,321 |
| Italy | 31,033 | 23,297 | -7,736 |
| Finland | 30,362 | 23,743 | -6,619 |
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 | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 17,655,534 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,311,566 |
| Other | 220,870 |
| 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) | 10,414,019 | 7,241,515 | -3,172,504 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 264,323 | 1,047,243 | +782,920 |
| Other | 18,627 | 202,243 | +183,616 |
| 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 | 5,809,283 |
| Fishguard | 5,268,381 |
| Poole | 2,083,618 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,895,427 |
| Southampton | 1,199,633 |
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 | 1,436,142 | 4,373,141 | +2,936,999 |
| Fishguard | 4,759,866 | 508,515 | -4,251,351 |
| Poole | 2,083,618 | 0 | -2,083,618 |
| London Gateway Port | 692,755 | 1,202,672 | +509,917 |
| Southampton | 874,687 | 324,946 | -549,741 |
| Lerwick | 0 | 688,021 | +688,021 |
| Immingham Docks | 139,140 | 452,727 | +313,587 |
| Belfast Port | 211,899 | 186,273 | -25,626 |
| Liverpool Docks | 191,851 | 146,001 | -45,850 |
| 000 | 18,627 | 202,243 | +183,616 |
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 |
| Specialised construction activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 1 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
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 | 89 |
| DIGBY TRADING LIMITED | 61 |
| INFINITY STONE LIMITED | 52 |
| E M PAVING LIMITED | 43 |
| VISION NATURAL STONE LIMITED | 40 |
| PAVING STOCK LTD | 39 |
| CED LIMITED | 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 | 24 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | 483,162 |
| Italy | 259,071 |
| Netherlands | 184,343 |
| Portugal | 182,914 |
| 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 | 272,193 | 210,969 | -61,224 |
| Italy | 154,043 | 105,028 | -49,015 |
| Netherlands | 167,493 | 16,850 | -150,643 |
| Portugal | 106,871 | 76,043 | -30,828 |
| United States | 154,095 | 10,603 | -143,492 |
| China | 47,921 | 105,201 | +57,280 |
| Belgium | 76,147 | 32,115 | -44,032 |
| Ireland | 59,914 | 41,139 | -18,775 |
| 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) | 1,303,238 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 426,136 |
| 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) | 797,778 | 505,460 | -292,318 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 297,335 | 128,801 | -168,534 |
| 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 | 491,482 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 256,546 |
| Dover | 241,479 |
| 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 | 282,777 | 208,705 | -74,072 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 137,405 | 119,141 | -18,264 |
| Dover | 126,224 | 115,255 | -10,969 |
| Immingham Docks | 196,808 | 0 | -196,808 |
| Southampton | 71,118 | 109,037 | +37,919 |
| London Gateway Port | 148,496 | 15,227 | -133,269 |
| Liverpool Docks | 38,374 | 15,436 | -22,938 |
| London | 50,329 | 3,212 | -47,117 |
| Holyhead | 15,025 | 16,727 | +1,702 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 10,035 | 12,283 | +2,248 |
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