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Pebbles, gravel, broken or crushed stone market in Ireland

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Irish market for concrete aggregates, measured in value, expanded slightly from $297.5 million in 2018 to $307.2 million in 2021. It then contracted sharply to $130.0 million in 2023 before partially recovering to $197.3 million in 2024.

In 2023, the market operated under well-defined national standards governing aggregate quality and composition. Specifications such as I.S. EN 13450 for railway ballast and I.S. EN 12620 for concrete aggregates, along with rules permitting the use of recycled materials, shaped the supply structure and material acceptance in construction projects.

By 2024, the market's value increase was supported by the strategic moves of major domestic companies like CRH, which pursued acquisitions to strengthen its position. Furthermore, a sustained rise in export prices for aggregates over the past decade and Ireland's role as a notable supplier to the UK market contributed to the overall market dynamics.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In value
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018, 2021, 2023-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018, 2021, 2023-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Ireland
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018, 2021, 2024, K t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018, 2021, 2023-2024, M $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K t
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, M $ US
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Ireland in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Ireland in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Ireland, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Ireland in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Ireland in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Ireland, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Ireland in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Ireland in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Ireland, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Ireland in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Ireland in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Ireland, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production aggregates grade pebbles, gravel, crushed stone in Ireland

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2018, the output value of pebbles, gravel, broken or crushed stone in Ireland reached 284.1 million US dollars, representing a dramatic 30.3% increase compared to the previous year.

Annual dynamics of production in Ireland in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	30.3%	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

In 2018, Ireland produced 15,804 thousand tonnes of pebbles, gravel, broken or crushed stone, marking an intense 32.0% decline from 2017.

Annual dynamics of production in Ireland in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(32.0%)	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Exports aggregates grade pebbles, gravel, crushed stone from Ireland

Exports in kind, K t

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the period. Exports peaked in 2017 before falling to their lowest point in 2018, with a 4.8-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Ireland's export volume of pebbles, gravel, broken or crushed stone totaled 90 thousand tonnes, down 16.9% year-on-year. The minimum volume was recorded in 2018 at 70 thousand tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 79.2%, while the largest increase was in 2019 at 55.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Ireland in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(79.2%)	55.7%	(16.9%)	(35.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, 92.7% of Ireland's total exports of pebbles, gravel, broken or crushed stone in kind were directed to the United Kingdom, making this market overwhelmingly dominant.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Ireland in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Foreign supplies of pebbles, gravel, broken or crushed stone from Ireland increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 9,665 thousand US dollars, which is 36.0% higher than in 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 66.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 18.6%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 4,544 thousand US dollars. The largest decline was in 2018 at 21.6%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 at 56.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Ireland in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(21.6%)	56.4%	36.0%	18.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the geographical pattern of exports in value terms reflected a strong dependence on the United Kingdom, which absorbed 93.0% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Ireland in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports aggregates grade pebbles, gravel, crushed stone to Ireland

Imports in kind, K t

After a two-year reduction, pebbles, gravel, broken or crushed stone volumes imported by Ireland increased. In 2020, Ireland imported 1,201 thousand tonnes, which is 18.4% higher than the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports rose by 17.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.5%. The minimum volume was recorded in 2019 at 1,014 thousand tonnes. The largest decline was in 2019 at 0.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Ireland in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.1%)	(0.7%)	18.4%	5.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom effectively monopolized imports in kind of pebbles, gravel, broken or crushed stone to Ireland, taking 99.8% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Ireland in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Ireland's volume of pebbles, gravel, broken or crushed stone imports increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 24,776 thousand US dollars, marking a strong 17.1% increase compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 58.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 16.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Ireland in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	14.7%	18.3%	17.1%	16.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom remained the overwhelmingly dominant supplier of pebbles, gravel, broken or crushed stone to Ireland, accounting for 91.2% of total imports in value terms.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Ireland in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io