🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of stone setts and flagstones: 2024 trade data
The United Kingdom imported $52.5 million of stone setts and flagstones in 2024 (152.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 178 countries. That is 15% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $140.5 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of stone setts and flagstones by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $52.5M | 152.7K t |
| 2023 | $45.5M | 142.9K t |
| 2022 | $70.4M | 169.3K t |
| 2021 | $140.5M | 381.1K t |
| 2020 | $88.4M | 350.3K t |
| 2019 | $76.8M | 253.7K t |
| 2018 | $86.3M | 267.4K t |
| 2017 | $81.2M | 254.8K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports stone setts and flagstones from
Most of the value came from India (37%), China (22%), Portugal (21%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+42% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇳 India | $19.2M | 37% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $11.5M | 22% |
| 🇵🇹 Portugal | $10.9M | 21% |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | $3.5M | 6.7% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $2.0M | 3.8% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $1.6M | 3.1% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $1.1M | 2% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $692K | 1.3% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $552K | 1.1% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $325K | 0.6% |
Average import price of stone setts and flagstones
The average declared value was about $0.34 per kg, 79% above the world average of $0.19. 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.
The United Kingdom also exports stone setts and flagstones
Exports of stone setts and flagstones by the United Kingdom reached $1.0 million in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Ireland accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+109% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $627K | 62% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $103K | 10% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $75K | 7.3% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $50K | 4.9% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $40K | 3.9% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $23K | 2.2% |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | $22K | 2.2% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | $13K | 1.3% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $12K | 1.2% |
| 🇳🇴 Norway | $9K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 6801: Stone; setts, curbstones and flagstones, of natural stone (except slate).
Stone setts and flagstones trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of stone setts and flagstones imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported stone setts and flagstones worth $52.5 million in 2024 (152.7 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import stone setts and flagstones from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were India (37%), China (22%), Portugal (21%).
What is the average import price of stone setts and flagstones in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $0.34 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $0.19 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export stone setts and flagstones?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported stone setts and flagstones worth $1.0 million in 2024, mainly to Ireland, United States, Belgium.
What is the HS code for stone setts and flagstones?
Stone setts and flagstones falls under HS heading 6801 (Stone; setts, curbstones and flagstones, of natural stone (except slate)). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading stone setts and flagstones with the United Kingdom?
These public statistics stop at country level. EximDataX has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom with shipment-level records, updated weekly, where you can see the importers and exporters by name.
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