Granite blocks imports in the United Kingdom: data and top supplier countries
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported granite blocks worth $10.2 million (2.77 million tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 41% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $82.9 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 | $10.2M | 2.77M t |
| 2023 | $17.1M | 138.2K t |
| 2022 | $15.3M | 2.96M t |
| 2021 | $82.9M | 3.95M t |
| 2020 | $15.0M | 2.33M t |
| 2019 | $54.6M | 3.14M t |
| 2018 | $48.7M | 2.89M t |
| 2017 | $8.8M | 1.59M t |
Where the United Kingdom imports granite blocks from
China alone supplied 72% of it. Among the main suppliers, Denmark grew fastest (+38% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.3M | 72% |
| Denmark | $2.0M | 20% |
| India | $264K | 2.6% |
| Norway | $195K | 1.9% |
| Portugal | $108K | 1.1% |
| Ireland | $98K | 1% |
| Spain | $38K | 0.4% |
| Finland | $34K | 0.3% |
| United States | $23K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $22K | 0.2% |
Granite blocks exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of granite blocks by the United Kingdom reached $738 thousand in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Ireland accounted for 64% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Ireland grew fastest (+631% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $475K | 64% |
| United States | $120K | 16% |
| Norway | $41K | 5.5% |
| Sweden | $31K | 4.1% |
| Indonesia | $22K | 3% |
| Japan | $17K | 2.4% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $7K | 1% |
| Belgium | $7K | 0.9% |
| Spain | $6K | 0.9% |
| Malta | $3K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom granite blocks imports (HS 2516.11): 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 2516.11: Granite: crude or roughly trimmed.
Common questions
What is the value of granite blocks imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported granite blocks worth $10.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.77 million tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 129 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply granite blocks to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($7.3 million), followed by Denmark (20%) and India (3%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Norway grew fastest among the top ten, up 221% on the year.
How have imports of granite blocks to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.8 million in 2017 to $10.2 million in 2024, an increase of 16%. The peak was 2021 at $82.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $31.6 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export granite blocks?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $738 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, the United States and Norway. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $9.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for granite blocks?
The HS code for granite blocks is subheading 2516.11. 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.
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