Sandstone imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of sandstone by the United Kingdom reached $68.2 million in 2024 (210.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 135 countries. That is 15% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $159.1 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 | $68.2M | 210.7K t |
| 2023 | $59.6M | 255.5K t |
| 2022 | $93.4M | 248.8K t |
| 2021 | $159.1M | 464.5K t |
| 2020 | $111.6M | 436.4K t |
| 2019 | $111.4M | 438.7K t |
| 2018 | $122.2M | 451.4K t |
| 2017 | $118.4M | 425.8K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports sandstone from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 85% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $58.2M | 85% |
| Spain | $5.5M | 8% |
| Ireland | $1.6M | 2.4% |
| China | $1.3M | 1.9% |
| Brazil | $596K | 0.9% |
| Poland | $328K | 0.5% |
| Portugal | $311K | 0.5% |
| Egypt | $156K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $131K | 0.2% |
| United States | $94K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.32 per kg, 45% above the world average of $0.22. 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.
Sandstone exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $1.1 million of sandstone in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 86 countries. Most of it went to Brunei (40%), Canada (27%), Ireland (23%). Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brunei | $430K | 40% |
| Canada | $287K | 27% |
| Ireland | $246K | 23% |
| Spain | $32K | 3% |
| Italy | $19K | 1.8% |
| France | $15K | 1.4% |
| Japan | $7K | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $6K | 0.6% |
| Denmark | $6K | 0.5% |
| United States | $5K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom sandstone imports (HS 2516.20): 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 2516.20: Sandstone:. whether or not roughly trimmed, cut, by sawing etc, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape.
Common questions
What is the value of sandstone imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported sandstone worth $68.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 210.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 135 countries worldwide, with 47% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply sandstone to the United Kingdom?
India was the largest supplier with 85% of the value ($58.2 million), followed by Spain (8%) and Ireland (2%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 693% on the year.
What is the average import price of sandstone per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.32 per kg in 2024, 45% above the world average of $0.22 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of sandstone to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $118.4 million in 2017 to $68.2 million in 2024, a fall of 42%. The peak was 2021 at $159.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $105.5 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export sandstone?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Brunei, Canada and Ireland. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $67.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for sandstone?
The HS code for sandstone is subheading 2516.20. 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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