Import/export HS code 251710: Crushed stone for construction
Pebbles, gravel, and crushed stone commonly used in concrete, road building, or railway ballast. May be heat-treated or natural
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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 | 21,838,585 |
| Ireland | 10,459,795 |
| Netherlands | 10,432,683 |
| Spain | 6,354,660 |
| France | 6,178,866 |
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 | 10,399,787 | 11,438,798 | +1,039,011 |
| Ireland | 5,779,597 | 4,680,198 | -1,099,399 |
| Netherlands | 6,397,350 | 4,035,333 | -2,362,017 |
| Spain | 2,446,070 | 3,908,590 | +1,462,520 |
| France | 3,529,799 | 2,649,067 | -880,732 |
| Belgium | 2,976,291 | 2,853,823 | -122,468 |
| Denmark | 2,683,345 | 1,444,274 | -1,239,071 |
| Germany | 1,023,715 | 970,527 | -53,188 |
| China | 446,612 | 342,730 | -103,882 |
| Portugal | 111,387 | 364,033 | +252,646 |
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 | 23,008,566 |
| Ireland | 7,129,537 |
| Belgium | 6,095,363 |
| Spain | 6,075,491 |
| France | 6,002,322 |
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 | 10,683,682 | 12,324,884 | +1,641,202 |
| Ireland | 4,048,018 | 3,081,519 | -966,499 |
| Belgium | 3,456,426 | 2,638,937 | -817,489 |
| Spain | 2,310,627 | 3,764,864 | +1,454,237 |
| France | 3,443,524 | 2,558,798 | -884,726 |
| Denmark | 4,143,535 | 1,418,251 | -2,725,284 |
| Netherlands | 3,103,809 | 1,883,986 | -1,219,823 |
| Germany | 1,743,830 | 1,855,660 | +111,830 |
| China | 476,650 | 355,216 | -121,434 |
| Portugal | 111,387 | 469,187 | +357,800 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 8 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 3 |
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 | 8 | 3 | -5 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Devon | 2 | 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) | 49,123,848 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,029,793 |
| Other | 4,593,446 |
| Air transport | 288,268 |
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) | 25,749,619 | 23,374,229 | -2,375,390 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,831,954 | 7,197,839 | -634,115 |
| Other | 2,320,241 | 2,273,205 | -47,036 |
| Air transport | 142,049 | 146,219 | +4,170 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 7,696,695 |
| Dover | 5,399,827 |
| Medway | 4,956,289 |
| London | 4,815,666 |
| Thamesport | 4,698,073 |
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 | 4,240,121 | 3,456,574 | -783,547 |
| Dover | 3,254,055 | 2,145,772 | -1,108,283 |
| Medway | 2,934,589 | 2,021,700 | -912,889 |
| London | 1,058,124 | 3,757,542 | +2,699,418 |
| Thamesport | 3,048,828 | 1,649,245 | -1,399,583 |
| Ipswich Dock | 1,923,703 | 2,681,443 | +757,740 |
| 000 | 2,320,241 | 2,273,205 | -47,036 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,952,960 | 1,810,649 | -142,311 |
| Hull | 1,477,599 | 1,090,682 | -386,917 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,337,612 | 1,154,828 | -182,784 |
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 | 22 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 14 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 10 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 5 |
| Other mining and quarrying | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 12 |
| 2025-10 | 13 |
| 2025-09 | 15 |
| 2025-08 | 15 |
| 2025-07 | 16 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ALF (AQUATIC DISTRIBUTORS) LTD | 74 |
| D C AGGREGATES LIMITED | 53 |
| JOHN J.DOE AND SON LIMITED | 47 |
| DERBYSHIRE AGGREGATES LIMITED | 46 |
| FURLONG MILLS LTD | 42 |
| MARSHALLS MONO LIMITED | 40 |
| AQUA PACIFIC (UK) LIMITED | 39 |
| CED LIMITED | 39 |
| J & K AQUATICS LIMITED | 36 |
| PENNINE AGGREGATES LIMITED | 35 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 28 |
| 54m+ | 15 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
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 | 45,044,211 |
| Ireland | 31,711,213 |
| Germany | 28,559,612 |
| Belgium | 8,028,631 |
| Poland | 3,244,386 |
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 | 21,854,466 | 23,189,745 | +1,335,279 |
| Ireland | 16,927,181 | 14,784,032 | -2,143,149 |
| Germany | 15,114,272 | 13,445,340 | -1,668,932 |
| Belgium | 4,788,980 | 3,239,651 | -1,549,329 |
| Poland | 1,681,234 | 1,563,152 | -118,082 |
| France | 1,305,299 | 192,389 | -1,112,910 |
| Sweden | 126,417 | 535,672 | +409,255 |
| India | 326,611 | 248,433 | -78,178 |
| United States | 163,865 | 312,804 | +148,939 |
| Norway | 77,489 | 202,333 | +124,844 |
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 | 28,709,344 |
| Ireland | 1,017,041 |
| Spain | 583,434 |
| Nicaragua | 75,065 |
| XU | 33,548 |
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 | 15,284,868 | 13,424,476 | -1,860,392 |
| Ireland | 503,046 | 513,995 | +10,949 |
| Spain | 150,470 | 432,964 | +282,494 |
| Nicaragua | 66,564 | 8,501 | -58,063 |
| XU | 6,008 | 27,540 | +21,532 |
| Germany | 3,662 | 4,106 | +444 |
| Netherlands | 2,739 | 0 | -2,739 |
| Poland | 710 | 1,178 | +468 |
| China | 728 | 1,103 | +375 |
| India | 815 | 399 | -416 |
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) | 82,207,366 |
| Other | 30,435,321 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,570,248 |
| Road transport | 797,347 |
| Air transport | 311,631 |
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) | 43,734,381 | 38,472,985 | -5,261,396 |
| Other | 16,019,977 | 14,415,344 | -1,604,633 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,147,725 | 4,422,523 | +1,274,798 |
| Road transport | 4,448 | 792,899 | +788,451 |
| Air transport | 105,846 | 205,785 | +99,939 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 499 | 61,441,356 |
| 000 | 30,435,321 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,493,482 |
| Leith | 4,288,199 |
| Portsmouth | 3,496,092 |
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 | 31,447,718 | 29,993,638 | -1,454,080 |
| 000 | 16,019,977 | 14,415,344 | -1,604,633 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,097,526 | 1,395,956 | -2,701,570 |
| Leith | 2,390,356 | 1,897,843 | -492,513 |
| Portsmouth | 759,295 | 2,736,797 | +1,977,502 |
| Blyth Harbour | 1,315,337 | 1,529,121 | +213,784 |
| Tyne | 1,127,286 | 823,053 | -304,233 |
| Hull | 651,488 | 977,807 | +326,319 |
| Glasgow | 527,765 | 862,813 | +335,048 |
| Holyhead | 381,950 | 924,573 | +542,623 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 251710
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Pebbles, gravel, and crushed stone commonly used in concrete, road building, or railway ballast. May be heat-treated or natural