Gravel and aggregate trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in gravel and aggregate was worth $2.33 billion in 2024, about 162.66 million tonnes. That is an increase of 17% since 2017, and down 3% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.33B | 162.66M t |
| 2023 | $2.41B | 159.28M t |
| 2022 | $2.33B | 171.66M t |
| 2021 | $2.51B | 193.87M t |
| 2020 | $2.25B | 185.79M t |
| 2019 | $2.37B | 204.13M t |
| 2018 | $2.39B | 296.14M t |
| 2017 | $1.99B | 1089.56M t |
Top gravel and aggregate exporting countries
Exports are led by Norway (12%), the United Arab Emirates (10%) and China (8%). 164 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 30%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $284.2M | 12% |
| United Arab Emirates | $238.0M | 10% |
| China | $186.4M | 8% |
| France | $127.5M | 5.5% |
| Germany | $127.2M | 5.5% |
| Canada | $125.0M | 5.4% |
| Belgium | $109.2M | 4.7% |
| Malaysia | $100.3M | 4.3% |
| United Kingdom | $76.0M | 3.3% |
| Indonesia | $74.6M | 3.2% |
| India | $72.1M | 3.1% |
| Oman | $61.3M | 2.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 11% of world imports, ahead of Singapore and the Netherlands. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 30% across 205 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $255.2M | 11% |
| Singapore | $239.1M | 10% |
| Netherlands | $210.2M | 9% |
| Kuwait | $155.4M | 6.7% |
| Germany | $130.4M | 5.6% |
| Denmark | $126.8M | 5.4% |
| Qatar | $119.6M | 5.1% |
| Hong Kong | $115.0M | 4.9% |
| France | $86.1M | 3.7% |
| Switzerland | $85.3M | 3.7% |
| Belgium | $75.0M | 3.2% |
| Bangladesh | $59.8M | 2.6% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.01 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $0.02 per kg and Norway $0.01 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Gravel and aggregate (HS 2517.10) importers and exporters, worldwide: companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 2517.10: Pebbles, gravel, broken or crushed stone: of a kind commonly used for concrete aggregates, for road metalling or for railway or other ballast, shingle and flint, whether or not heat-treated. HS 2517 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most gravel and aggregate?
Norway exported $284.2 million in 2024, 12% of the world total, followed by the United Arab Emirates (10%) and China (8%). In all, 164 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most gravel and aggregate?
The United States imported $255.2 million in 2024, 11% of world imports, ahead of Singapore (10%) and the Netherlands (9%). The top three importers together take 30%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in gravel and aggregate?
It was worth $2.33 billion in 2024, about 162.66 million tonnes. That is an increase of 17% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $2.51 billion. 164 countries reported exports and 205 reported imports.
What is the average price of gravel and aggregate per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.01 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $0.02 per kg and Norway $0.01 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for gravel and aggregate?
The HS code for gravel and aggregate is subheading 2517.10, in chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 2517 page.
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