Import/export HS code 25171010: Pebbles and gravel
Small stones, gravel, shingle, and flint used in construction or landscaping
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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 | 13,647,659 |
| Ireland | 6,574,345 |
| Netherlands | 6,038,625 |
| France | 5,520,937 |
| Spain | 4,947,503 |
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 | 6,958,698 | 6,688,961 | -269,737 |
| Ireland | 3,050,665 | 3,523,680 | +473,015 |
| Netherlands | 3,941,390 | 2,097,235 | -1,844,155 |
| France | 3,075,452 | 2,445,485 | -629,967 |
| Spain | 1,182,052 | 3,765,451 | +2,583,399 |
| Denmark | 2,684,479 | 1,246,399 | -1,438,080 |
| Belgium | 1,434,973 | 1,199,830 | -235,143 |
| Germany | 972,844 | 885,598 | -87,246 |
| Portugal | 94,507 | 354,107 | +259,600 |
| China | 211,010 | 157,117 | -53,893 |
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 | 12,343,051 |
| Denmark | 5,365,045 |
| France | 5,335,098 |
| Spain | 4,991,374 |
| Ireland | 4,814,420 |
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 | 5,595,934 | 6,747,117 | +1,151,183 |
| Denmark | 4,144,669 | 1,220,376 | -2,924,293 |
| France | 3,000,189 | 2,334,909 | -665,280 |
| Spain | 1,261,358 | 3,730,016 | +2,468,658 |
| Ireland | 2,082,270 | 2,732,150 | +649,880 |
| Netherlands | 2,562,560 | 1,348,917 | -1,213,643 |
| Germany | 1,716,234 | 1,206,957 | -509,277 |
| Belgium | 1,699,616 | 1,174,284 | -525,332 |
| Portugal | 94,507 | 459,261 | +364,754 |
| China | 213,188 | 158,091 | -55,097 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 |
| Devon | 2 |
| Essex | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Devon | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Essex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Norfolk | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 0 | 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) | 29,429,947 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,432,677 |
| Other | 2,438,346 |
| Air transport | 33,464 |
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) | 14,757,165 | 14,672,782 | -84,383 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,762,904 | 6,669,773 | -1,093,131 |
| Other | 1,236,073 | 1,202,273 | -33,800 |
| Air transport | 26,023 | 7,441 | -18,582 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Medway | 5,233,661 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,958,429 |
| Ipswich Dock | 4,693,796 |
| Dover | 4,417,212 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,648,641 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medway | 2,796,891 | 2,436,770 | -360,121 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,603,094 | 2,355,335 | -247,759 |
| Ipswich Dock | 2,007,637 | 2,686,159 | +678,522 |
| Dover | 3,266,780 | 1,150,432 | -2,116,348 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,897,511 | 1,751,130 | -146,381 |
| 000 | 1,236,073 | 1,202,273 | -33,800 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,215,291 | 1,107,319 | -107,972 |
| TRT | 509,938 | 1,601,744 | +1,091,806 |
| Whitstable | 1,007,153 | 816,892 | -190,261 |
| King's Lynn | 825,646 | 988,583 | +162,937 |
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 | 13 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 7 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Other mining and quarrying | 4 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-11 | 10 |
| 2025-10 | 9 |
| 2025-09 | 11 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| JOHN J.DOE AND SON LIMITED | 48 |
| DERBYSHIRE AGGREGATES LIMITED | 47 |
| ALF (AQUATIC DISTRIBUTORS) LTD | 46 |
| D C AGGREGATES LIMITED | 45 |
| FURLONG MILLS LTD | 43 |
| CED LIMITED | 39 |
| J & K AQUATICS LIMITED | 36 |
| PENNINE AGGREGATES LIMITED | 35 |
| MIBAU STEMA UK LTD | 32 |
| MARSHALLS MONO LIMITED | 29 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 16 |
| 54m+ | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 16,448,869 |
| Netherlands | 12,947,582 |
| Belgium | 2,872,335 |
| France | 1,406,283 |
| India | 571,586 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 8,812,065 | 7,636,804 | -1,175,261 |
| Netherlands | 6,266,202 | 6,681,380 | +415,178 |
| Belgium | 1,378,674 | 1,493,661 | +114,987 |
| France | 1,305,458 | 100,825 | -1,204,633 |
| India | 340,653 | 230,933 | -109,720 |
| Poland | 273,694 | 242,047 | -31,647 |
| United States | 117,732 | 308,726 | +190,994 |
| Norway | 76,565 | 201,373 | +124,808 |
| Italy | 176,542 | 52,776 | -123,766 |
| United Arab Emirates | 465 | 165,296 | +164,831 |
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 | 14,227,234 |
| Ireland | 598,702 |
| Spain | 9,441 |
| Germany | 7,744 |
| Netherlands | 2,739 |
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 | 7,907,424 | 6,319,810 | -1,587,614 |
| Ireland | 128,158 | 470,544 | +342,386 |
| Spain | 4,630 | 4,811 | +181 |
| Germany | 3,606 | 4,138 | +532 |
| Netherlands | 2,739 | 0 | -2,739 |
| Poland | 727 | 1,080 | +353 |
| India | 848 | 466 | -382 |
| China | 540 | 592 | +52 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 14,872,986 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,404,120 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,187,857 |
| Air transport | 127,934 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 8,052,998 | 6,819,988 | -1,233,010 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,028,996 | 6,375,124 | -1,653,872 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,068,205 | 4,119,652 | +1,051,447 |
| Air transport | 87,937 | 39,997 | -47,940 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 14,872,986 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,191,726 |
| Portsmouth | 3,525,967 |
| Blyth Harbour | 2,856,250 |
| Tyne | 1,926,170 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 8,052,998 | 6,819,988 | -1,233,010 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,647,132 | 1,544,594 | -2,102,538 |
| Portsmouth | 759,295 | 2,766,672 | +2,007,377 |
| Blyth Harbour | 1,229,517 | 1,626,733 | +397,216 |
| Tyne | 1,134,546 | 791,624 | -342,922 |
| Hull | 941,754 | 794,495 | -147,259 |
| Ipswich Dock | 485,923 | 690,201 | +204,278 |
| Felixstowe | 498,824 | 287,138 | -211,686 |
| Holyhead | 256,824 | 382,536 | +125,712 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 382,754 | 201,581 | -181,173 |
Quick facts
HS code: 25171010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Small stones, gravel, shingle, and flint used in construction or landscaping