Gravel and aggregate exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
The United Kingdom exported $76.0 million of gravel and aggregate in 2024 (5.53 million tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 164 countries. That is 25% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $76.0M | 5.53M t |
| 2023 | $60.9M | 3.67M t |
| 2022 | $69.4M | 4.33M t |
| 2021 | $71.9M | 4.73M t |
| 2020 | $69.2M | 5.88M t |
| 2019 | $73.3M | 6.02M t |
| 2018 | $66.4M | 5.73M t |
| 2017 | $59.3M | 5.13M t |
Where the United Kingdom exports gravel and aggregate to
One buyer market dominates: Netherlands accounted for 50% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+96% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $38.4M | 51% |
| Germany | $12.2M | 16% |
| Ireland | $10.2M | 13% |
| Belgium | $9.8M | 13% |
| Poland | $2.1M | 2.7% |
| France | $1.6M | 2.1% |
| India | $368K | 0.5% |
| Denmark | $150K | 0.2% |
| Sweden | $142K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $112K | 0.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.01 per kg, close to the world average of $0.01.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Gravel and aggregate imports to the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported gravel and aggregate worth $57.0 million (6.06 million tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Most of the value came from Norway (47%), Ireland (13%), Belgium (9%). Among the main suppliers, Ireland grew fastest (+35% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $26.5M | 47% |
| Ireland | $7.4M | 13% |
| Belgium | $5.2M | 9.1% |
| Denmark | $4.4M | 7.7% |
| France | $3.8M | 6.6% |
| Netherlands | $3.7M | 6.6% |
| Spain | $2.6M | 4.5% |
| Germany | $1.9M | 3.3% |
| Portugal | $757K | 1.3% |
| China | $554K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom gravel and aggregate exports (HS 2517.10): 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.
Common questions
What is the value of gravel and aggregate exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported gravel and aggregate worth $76.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.53 million tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 164 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries buy gravel and aggregate from the United Kingdom?
The Netherlands was the largest buyer with 50% of the value ($38.4 million), followed by Germany (16%) and Ireland (13%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 63 buyer countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 96% on the year.
What is the average export price of gravel and aggregate per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.01 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.01 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of gravel and aggregate from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $59.3 million in 2017 to $76.0 million in 2024, an increase of 28%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $68.3 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import gravel and aggregate?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $57.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Norway, Ireland and Belgium. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $19.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for gravel and aggregate?
The HS code for gravel and aggregate is subheading 2517.10. 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 2517 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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