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 | 23,138,097 |
| Ireland | 10,550,073 |
| Netherlands | 10,358,801 |
| Spain | 6,348,017 |
| France | 6,124,915 |
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 | 10,888,970 | 12,249,127 | +1,360,157 |
| Ireland | 6,001,700 | 4,548,373 | -1,453,327 |
| Netherlands | 6,999,973 | 3,358,828 | -3,641,145 |
| Spain | 2,271,473 | 4,076,544 | +1,805,071 |
| France | 3,452,483 | 2,672,432 | -780,051 |
| Belgium | 2,522,919 | 2,856,017 | +333,098 |
| Denmark | 2,684,479 | 1,246,399 | -1,438,080 |
| Germany | 1,023,792 | 970,413 | -53,379 |
| China | 455,624 | 332,478 | -123,146 |
| Portugal | 94,507 | 366,595 | +272,088 |
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 | 24,304,800 |
| Ireland | 7,201,520 |
| Spain | 6,068,848 |
| France | 5,937,172 |
| Belgium | 5,652,703 |
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 | 11,708,962 | 12,595,838 | +886,876 |
| Ireland | 4,224,567 | 2,976,953 | -1,247,614 |
| Spain | 2,136,030 | 3,932,818 | +1,796,788 |
| France | 3,377,146 | 2,560,026 | -817,120 |
| Belgium | 3,020,378 | 2,632,325 | -388,053 |
| Denmark | 4,144,669 | 1,220,376 | -2,924,293 |
| Netherlands | 3,125,452 | 1,799,060 | -1,326,392 |
| Germany | 1,767,256 | 1,841,430 | +74,174 |
| China | 489,704 | 344,964 | -144,740 |
| Portugal | 94,507 | 471,749 | +377,242 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 7 |
| 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 | 7 | 3 | -4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| 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) | 49,619,532 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,113,311 |
| Other | 4,597,868 |
| Air transport | 288,209 |
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) | 25,966,189 | 23,653,343 | -2,312,846 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,181,137 | 6,932,174 | -1,248,963 |
| Other | 2,358,984 | 2,238,884 | -120,100 |
| Air transport | 141,647 | 146,562 | +4,915 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 7,510,101 |
| Dover | 5,402,570 |
| Medway | 5,371,359 |
| Thamesport | 5,346,978 |
| London | 4,815,666 |
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 | 4,736,578 | 2,773,523 | -1,963,055 |
| Dover | 3,340,195 | 2,062,375 | -1,277,820 |
| Medway | 2,934,589 | 2,436,770 | -497,819 |
| Thamesport | 3,049,750 | 2,297,228 | -752,522 |
| London | 1,096,957 | 3,718,709 | +2,621,752 |
| Ipswich Dock | 2,007,637 | 2,686,159 | +678,522 |
| 000 | 2,358,984 | 2,238,884 | -120,100 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,958,198 | 1,817,443 | -140,755 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,362,439 | 1,162,049 | -200,390 |
| TRT | 509,938 | 1,871,549 | +1,361,611 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-11 | 12 |
| 2025-10 | 13 |
| 2025-09 | 15 |
| 2025-08 | 15 |
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 | 54 |
| JOHN J.DOE AND SON LIMITED | 48 |
| DERBYSHIRE AGGREGATES LIMITED | 47 |
| FURLONG MILLS LTD | 43 |
| AQUA PACIFIC (UK) LIMITED | 40 |
| MARSHALLS MONO LIMITED | 40 |
| 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 | 26 |
| 54m+ | 15 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| 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 | 44,538,489 |
| Ireland | 32,038,370 |
| Germany | 30,042,318 |
| Belgium | 8,064,041 |
| Poland | 3,268,743 |
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 | 20,903,036 | 23,635,453 | +2,732,417 |
| Ireland | 16,753,293 | 15,285,077 | -1,468,216 |
| Germany | 15,564,302 | 14,478,016 | -1,086,286 |
| Belgium | 4,657,434 | 3,406,607 | -1,250,827 |
| Poland | 1,692,410 | 1,576,333 | -116,077 |
| France | 1,307,128 | 102,863 | -1,204,265 |
| Sweden | 126,417 | 584,859 | +458,442 |
| India | 340,653 | 234,391 | -106,262 |
| United States | 159,008 | 312,804 | +153,796 |
| Norway | 76,565 | 202,373 | +125,808 |
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 | 28,949,192 |
| Ireland | 1,122,872 |
| Spain | 619,707 |
| Nicaragua | 75,065 |
| Germany | 7,744 |
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 | 15,175,472 | 13,773,720 | -1,401,752 |
| Ireland | 509,749 | 613,123 | +103,374 |
| 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 |
| China | 731 | 1,113 | +382 |
| Poland | 727 | 1,080 | +353 |
| India | 848 | 466 | -382 |
| France | 0 | 804 | +804 |
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) | 83,177,560 |
| Other | 30,817,974 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,669,405 |
| Road transport | 792,899 |
| Air transport | 308,871 |
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) | 42,844,645 | 40,332,915 | -2,511,730 |
| Other | 15,929,445 | 14,888,529 | -1,040,916 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,323,580 | 4,345,825 | +1,022,245 |
| Road transport | 0 | 792,899 | +792,899 |
| Air transport | 105,489 | 203,382 | +97,893 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 499 | 62,107,490 |
| 000 | 30,817,974 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,209,664 |
| Leith | 4,288,199 |
| Portsmouth | 3,527,385 |
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 | 15,929,445 | 14,888,529 | -1,040,916 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,656,529 | 1,553,135 | -2,103,394 |
| Leith | 2,390,356 | 1,897,843 | -492,513 |
| Portsmouth | 759,295 | 2,768,090 | +2,008,795 |
| Blyth Harbour | 1,229,517 | 1,626,733 | +397,216 |
| Tyne | 1,143,714 | 843,252 | -300,462 |
| Hull | 944,717 | 796,460 | -148,257 |
| Glasgow | 527,765 | 862,813 | +335,048 |
| Holyhead | 331,924 | 991,228 | +659,304 |
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