Import/export HS code 2517: Crushed stone and gravel
Pebbles, gravel, and crushed stone used for concrete, roads, railways, or other construction purposes. Includes heat-treated materials and industrial waste products
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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 | 25,305,005 |
| France | 14,523,899 |
| Ireland | 14,078,874 |
| Netherlands | 11,582,470 |
| Spain | 9,038,453 |
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 | 11,897,676 | 13,407,329 | +1,509,653 |
| France | 8,118,149 | 6,405,750 | -1,712,399 |
| Ireland | 7,099,729 | 6,979,145 | -120,584 |
| Netherlands | 7,436,709 | 4,145,761 | -3,290,948 |
| Spain | 3,837,917 | 5,200,536 | +1,362,619 |
| Belgium | 2,926,498 | 4,211,511 | +1,285,013 |
| Italy | 2,148,053 | 2,491,358 | +343,305 |
| Denmark | 2,686,191 | 1,247,374 | -1,438,817 |
| Germany | 1,697,348 | 1,775,520 | +78,172 |
| Romania | 602,740 | 522,367 | -80,373 |
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 | 26,499,514 |
| France | 15,347,265 |
| Ireland | 9,816,252 |
| Spain | 8,845,421 |
| Belgium | 5,950,124 |
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 | 12,731,470 | 13,768,044 | +1,036,574 |
| France | 8,037,938 | 7,309,327 | -728,611 |
| Ireland | 5,077,667 | 4,738,585 | -339,082 |
| Spain | 3,623,329 | 5,222,092 | +1,598,763 |
| Belgium | 3,183,205 | 2,766,919 | -416,286 |
| Germany | 2,722,232 | 2,896,579 | +174,347 |
| Netherlands | 3,376,371 | 2,107,500 | -1,268,871 |
| Denmark | 4,146,381 | 1,221,351 | -2,925,030 |
| Italy | 2,193,228 | 2,399,209 | +205,981 |
| Romania | 602,740 | 522,367 | -80,373 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 10 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 6 |
| Inner London - West | 6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 |
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 | 10 | 6 | -4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 1 | -4 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 4 | 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) | 62,768,760 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 29,512,521 |
| Other | 5,900,301 |
| Air transport | 366,484 |
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) | 31,778,201 | 30,990,559 | -787,642 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,491,758 | 14,020,763 | -1,470,995 |
| Other | 2,714,670 | 3,185,631 | +470,961 |
| Air transport | 184,390 | 182,094 | -2,296 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 13,034,353 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,335,012 |
| London | 6,286,076 |
| 000 | 5,900,301 |
| Medway | 5,371,359 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 6,774,608 | 6,259,745 | -514,863 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,822,364 | 4,512,648 | -1,309,716 |
| London | 1,983,136 | 4,302,940 | +2,319,804 |
| 000 | 2,714,670 | 3,185,631 | +470,961 |
| Medway | 2,934,589 | 2,436,770 | -497,819 |
| Thamesport | 3,055,137 | 2,304,660 | -750,477 |
| Ipswich Dock | 2,007,637 | 2,686,159 | +678,522 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,337,246 | 2,221,036 | -116,210 |
| Hull | 2,859,072 | 1,198,845 | -1,660,227 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 1,836,567 | 1,742,498 | -94,069 |
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 | 35 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 19 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 12 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 10 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 21 |
| 2025-11 | 29 |
| 2025-10 | 26 |
| 2025-09 | 31 |
| 2025-08 | 29 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ALF (AQUATIC DISTRIBUTORS) LTD | 90 |
| OMYA UK LIMITED | 70 |
| D C AGGREGATES LIMITED | 54 |
| JOHN J.DOE AND SON LIMITED | 48 |
| DERBYSHIRE AGGREGATES LIMITED | 48 |
| J & K AQUATICS LIMITED | 48 |
| BOUD MINERALS LIMITED | 46 |
| ROBERT BRETT & SONS LIMITED | 44 |
| FURLONG MILLS LTD | 43 |
| MARSHALLS MONO LIMITED | 41 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 48 |
| 54m+ | 29 |
| 15m-54m | 15 |
| 0-1m | 13 |
| Other | 7 |
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 | 44,714,649 |
| Ireland | 38,036,433 |
| Germany | 30,262,960 |
| Belgium | 8,519,219 |
| Poland | 3,282,317 |
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 | 20,953,596 | 23,761,053 | +2,807,457 |
| Ireland | 20,014,909 | 18,021,524 | -1,993,385 |
| Germany | 15,654,321 | 14,608,639 | -1,045,682 |
| Belgium | 4,850,692 | 3,668,527 | -1,182,165 |
| Poland | 1,697,218 | 1,585,099 | -112,119 |
| France | 1,439,570 | 206,610 | -1,232,960 |
| Sweden | 174,880 | 633,175 | +458,295 |
| Norway | 413,520 | 313,992 | -99,528 |
| United States | 174,313 | 544,528 | +370,215 |
| India | 340,653 | 235,411 | -105,242 |
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 | 32,683,376 |
| Ireland | 1,705,677 |
| Italy | 1,022,433 |
| Spain | 619,707 |
| Nicaragua | 75,065 |
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 | 17,307,514 | 15,375,862 | -1,931,652 |
| Ireland | 856,139 | 849,538 | -6,601 |
| Italy | 532,153 | 490,280 | -41,873 |
| Spain | 162,268 | 457,439 | +295,171 |
| Nicaragua | 66,564 | 8,501 | -58,063 |
| Germany | 3,606 | 4,138 | +532 |
| Netherlands | 2,739 | 0 | -2,739 |
| United States | 1,342 | 1,093 | -249 |
| Poland | 855 | 1,080 | +225 |
| China | 731 | 1,113 | +382 |
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) | 84,867,279 |
| Other | 36,175,446 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,743,583 |
| Road transport | 792,899 |
| Air transport | 382,791 |
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) | 43,454,633 | 41,412,646 | -2,041,987 |
| Other | 18,944,697 | 17,230,749 | -1,713,948 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,353,936 | 5,389,647 | +1,035,711 |
| Road transport | 0 | 792,899 | +792,899 |
| Air transport | 149,195 | 233,596 | +84,401 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 499 | 62,107,490 |
| 000 | 36,175,446 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,412,270 |
| Leith | 4,288,199 |
| Portsmouth | 3,547,035 |
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 | 30,968,917 | 31,138,573 | +169,656 |
| 000 | 18,944,697 | 17,230,749 | -1,713,948 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,743,161 | 1,669,109 | -2,074,052 |
| Leith | 2,390,356 | 1,897,843 | -492,513 |
| Portsmouth | 759,295 | 2,787,740 | +2,028,445 |
| Blyth Harbour | 1,229,517 | 1,626,733 | +397,216 |
| Tyne | 1,143,714 | 845,305 | -298,409 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,015,654 | 794,409 | -221,245 |
| Hull | 944,717 | 796,461 | -148,256 |
| Holyhead | 392,417 | 1,034,156 | +641,739 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 2517
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Pebbles, gravel, and crushed stone used for concrete, roads, railways, or other construction purposes. Includes heat-treated materials and industrial waste products