Gravel and aggregate imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of gravel and aggregate by the United States reached $255.2 million in 2024 (13.73 million tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 205 countries. Value rose 13% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $255.2M | 13.73M t |
| 2023 | $226.4M | 15.14M t |
| 2022 | $187.3M | 14.72M t |
| 2021 | $197.4M | 17.56M t |
| 2020 | $194.5M | 19.32M t |
| 2019 | $207.4M | 21.45M t |
| 2018 | $191.7M | 19.76M t |
| 2017 | $188.7M | 20.60M t |
Where the United States imports gravel and aggregate from
The largest suppliers were Canada (49%), Turkey (12%), Bahamas (11%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $124.3M | 49% |
| Turkey | $29.5M | 12% |
| Bahamas | $28.4M | 11% |
| Honduras | $25.8M | 10% |
| Mexico | $14.7M | 5.8% |
| Spain | $5.1M | 2% |
| Jamaica | $4.9M | 1.9% |
| India | $4.8M | 1.9% |
| Costa Rica | $4.1M | 1.6% |
| Peru | $2.7M | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.02 per kg, 100% above the world average of $0.01. 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.
Gravel and aggregate exports from the United States
Exports of gravel and aggregate by the United States reached $33.7 million in 2024 (251.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Canada alone took 86% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $28.8M | 86% |
| Mexico | $1.9M | 5.6% |
| Bahamas | $524K | 1.6% |
| Turks and Caicos Isds | $274K | 0.8% |
| Belgium | $210K | 0.6% |
| Japan | $168K | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $146K | 0.4% |
| Nigeria | $133K | 0.4% |
| Saint Maarten | $120K | 0.4% |
| China | $114K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States gravel and aggregate imports (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 imported by the United States?
The United States imported gravel and aggregate worth $255.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.73 million tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 205 countries worldwide, with 11% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply gravel and aggregate to the United States?
Canada was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($124.3 million), followed by Turkey (12%) and the Bahamas (11%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 49 supplier countries in total. Costa Rica grew fastest among the top ten, up 241% on the year.
What is the average import price of gravel and aggregate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.02 per kg in 2024, 100% above 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 imports of gravel and aggregate to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $188.7 million in 2017 to $255.2 million in 2024, an increase of 35%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $206.1 million a year.
Does the United States also export gravel and aggregate?
Yes. The United States exported $33.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and the Bahamas. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $221.5 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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