🇬🇧 United Kingdom exports of crushed stone: 2024 trade data
Exports of crushed stone by the United Kingdom reached $94.1 million in 2024 (6.49 million tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 172 countries. That is 29% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Exports of crushed stone by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $94.1M | 6.49M t |
| 2023 | $73.0M | 4.21M t |
| 2022 | $82.2M | 5.15M t |
| 2021 | $88.5M | 5.60M t |
| 2020 | $90.5M | 6.50M t |
| 2019 | $90.5M | 6.96M t |
| 2018 | $86.1M | 6.69M t |
| 2017 | $79.5M | 6.52M t |
Where the United Kingdom exports crushed stone to
The largest buyer markets were Netherlands (41%), Germany (22%), Ireland (18%). Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+106% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $38.5M | 41% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $20.9M | 22% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $16.9M | 18% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $10.0M | 11% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $2.1M | 2.2% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $1.8M | 1.9% |
| 🇳🇴 Norway | $698K | 0.7% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $652K | 0.7% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $368K | 0.4% |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | $210K | 0.2% |
Types of crushed stone under HS 2517
| 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… | 81% |
| 2517.49 | Stones: of heading no. 2515 or 2516 (excluding marble), in granules, chippings and powder, whether or not heat-treated | 12% |
| 2517.30 | Tarred macadam | 6.7% |
| 2517.41 | Stones: of marble, in granules, chippings and powder, whether or not heat-treated | 0.8% |
| 2517.20 | Macadam of slag, dross or similar industrial waste: whether or not incorporating the materials in item no. 2517.10 | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2517.
Average export price of crushed stone
The average declared value was about $0.01 per kg, 50% below the world average of $0.02, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
The United Kingdom also imports crushed stone
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported crushed stone worth $72.7 million (6.17 million tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. The largest suppliers were Norway (39%), France (12%), Ireland (12%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+38% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇳🇴 Norway | $28.2M | 39% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $8.6M | 12% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $8.5M | 12% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $5.4M | 7.5% |
| 🇩🇰 Denmark | $4.4M | 6.1% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $4.1M | 5.7% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $3.9M | 5.4% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $2.9M | 3.9% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $2.8M | 3.9% |
| 🇵🇹 Portugal | $826K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
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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: Pebbles, gravel, crushed stone for concrete aggregates for road or railway ballast, shingle or flint; macadam of slag, dross etc tarred granules, chippings, powder of stones of heading no. 2515 and 2516.
Crushed stone trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of crushed stone imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported crushed stone worth $72.7 million in 2024 (6.17 million tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import crushed stone from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Norway (39%), France (12%), Ireland (12%).
What is the average import price of crushed stone in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $0.01 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $0.02 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export crushed stone?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported crushed stone worth $94.1 million in 2024, mainly to Netherlands, Germany, Ireland.
What is the HS code for crushed stone?
Crushed stone falls under HS heading 2517 (Pebbles, gravel, crushed stone for concrete aggregates for road or railway ballast, shingle or flint; macadam of slag, d). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading crushed stone with the United Kingdom?
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