Building stone (other) imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of building stone (other) by the United Kingdom reached $9.3 million in 2024 (75.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 176 countries. That is 72% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $19.0 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9.3M | 75.7K t |
| 2023 | $5.4M | 22.4K t |
| 2022 | $15.1M | 159.8K t |
| 2021 | $18.6M | 62.6K t |
| 2020 | $15.4M | 80.2K t |
| 2019 | $13.7M | 118.8K t |
| 2018 | $14.4M | 181.4K t |
| 2017 | $19.0M | 98.8K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports building stone (other) from
Most of the value came from Norway (47%), India (26%), China (11%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $4.4M | 47% |
| India | $2.4M | 26% |
| China | $1.0M | 11% |
| Netherlands | $511K | 5.5% |
| France | $322K | 3.5% |
| Portugal | $277K | 3% |
| Turkey | $167K | 1.8% |
| United States | $47K | 0.5% |
| Finland | $37K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $29K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.12 per kg, 140% above the world average of $0.05. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Building stone (other) exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $1.6 million of building stone (other) in 2024 (2.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Netherlands (23%), Spain (19%), Ireland (13%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $371K | 23% |
| Spain | $314K | 19% |
| Ireland | $209K | 13% |
| Italy | $176K | 11% |
| Portugal | $165K | 10% |
| Belgium | $138K | 8.5% |
| United States | $113K | 6.9% |
| Bermuda | $31K | 1.9% |
| Taiwan | $29K | 1.8% |
| Hungary | $15K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom building stone (other) imports (HS 2516.90): 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 2516.90: Monumental or building stone: n.e.c. in heading no. 2516, whether or not roughly trimmed or merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape.
Common questions
What is the value of building stone (other) imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported building stone (other) worth $9.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 75.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 176 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 72% on 2023.
Which countries supply building stone (other) to the United Kingdom?
Norway was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($4.4 million), followed by India (26%) and China (11%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Finland grew fastest among the top ten, up 95% on the year.
What is the average import price of building stone (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.12 per kg in 2024, 140% above the world average of $0.05 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of building stone (other) to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.0 million in 2017 to $9.3 million in 2024, a fall of 51%. The peak was 2017 at $19.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.9 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export building stone (other)?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Spain and Ireland. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $7.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for building stone (other)?
The HS code for building stone (other) is subheading 2516.90. It sits in HS chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2516 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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