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

In 2024, 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 trade exhibited slight decline, with global flows reaching $2,421,605,858 and a three-year compound annual growth rate of -0.0% (five-year: +0.1%). The all-time peak of $2,574,906,971 was recorded in 2014; the current level is 6% below that high-water mark.

Over the 30-year observation window (1995–2024), 62% of years recorded positive growth, indicating a mildly upward trajectory with periodic contractions. Trend momentum is steady (+0.6% acceleration).

The World Trade Flows Characterization classifies 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 as "One-way trade" in the medium price range price segment, providing additional context for market positioning and competitive dynamics.

The supply side is diversified (Herfindahl-Hirschman Index 0.048). The three largest exporters — Norway ($278.8M), United Arab Emirates ($271.8M), and China ($161.7M) — collectively dominate supply flows. The leading exporter has grown at +5.4% over the last three years.

On the demand side, importer concentration is diversified (HHI 0.051). The three largest import markets are United States ($280.4M), Netherlands ($226.6M), and Singapore ($196.5M). The largest importing market sources from 51 different supplying countries.

Estimated substitution elasticity: -31.48. Buyers are highly price-sensitive and can switch between suppliers relatively easily.

The dominant trade corridor is Canada → United States at $150.2M, representing 53.6% of the importer's total demand.

The volatility score for 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 is 1 out of 100, classified as low. Trade flows are relatively stable compared to other HS6 products, suggesting mature supply chains and predictable demand.

For market entrants, contracting demand signals caution before committing resources. The diversified supply landscape means many competitors but also multiple entry points and buyer relationships to target.

Data confidence is rated "High" based on reporting coverage and consistency across OECD member and partner countries.