Natural stone is known to play a crucial role when it comes to imparting character, texture and durable quality to modern UK landscapes. Among imported materials, Raj Green and Mint Sandstone are the most preferred choices—combining tradition and sophistication with contemporary sustainability and design specifications.
Knowing the Stones: Origins, Visuals & Properties
The versatility of Raj Green Indian sandstone means it can be used in diverse settings. The clean, sharp lines also provide an attractive contrast to the materials’ internal fossil inclusions and marks, which result from a slab worth of stone being sacrificed for just its finest face. Raj Green – perfect for patios, pathways and feature walling with its natural hardness and low porosity. Regatta Universal Exports—an exporter—highlights its durability and suitability for outdoor use.
Mint Sandstone, a popular Indian sandstone, is characterized by itswarm beige to light buff colors combined with infrequent caramel and purple veining. Available in both tumbled/riven finishes for a rustic look and sawn/honed for a smoother contemporary finish, Mint Sandstone gives intensity to shaded or coastal gardens. It’s steadfast, weather-resistant, and very preferred in both traditional and minimalist layouts.
UK Import Trends & Market Availability
During the period between September 2023 and August 2024, the UK region imported 133 shipments of Raj Green sandstone, obtained entirely from India.
In the similar period, the UK imported 545 consignments of sandstone patio products—and all of them sourced from India as well—validating that Indian sandstone governs the UK market for paving products. Although overall patio stone imports dropped by nearly 47% year‑on‑year, Raj Green imports remained quite stable, referring to steady demand in spite of market fluctuations.
Applications in Modern British Architecture
Patios & Pathways
A greenish‑toned stone with grey‑buff veining, when first introduced, Raj Green Sandstone was described as a giraffe for other patios and pathways particularly where contemporary and period architecture need to be married Mint Sandstone: Mint Sandstone gives the appearance of light, airiness it often selected for driveways, poolside patios or wherever there is a transition between the interior and garden. For a timeless, durable finish for open outdoor areas, opt for our tumbled Mint or take the honed sawn look, which also matches well with your decking or planters.
Walling & Steps
Raj Green Sandstone creates a consistent message from retaining walls or feature edges . Mint coping stones or bullnose steps create an element of sophistication and work well alongside planting schemes which are lighter in colour—think pastel hellebores, planted en-masse in shaded borders, or woodland-style gardens.
Design Pairings & Trends
A focus on climate consciousness, wellbeing and biophilic elements within garden design trends for 2025 and sustainable material choices. April is a senior home & garden design editor with us and an award-winning designer who uses both finishes in her designs.
Plant-focused or biophilic garden design is gaining popularity, where gardens are designed to create emotional and sustainable health benefits. Raj Green and Mint complement countryside planting schemes, using woodland, wild grasses, perennial borders as well as pollinator-friendly layouts characteristic of British garden trends.
Material Performance & Maintenance
Both Raj Green and Mint Sandstone are incredibly dense, hard-wearing materials that require minimal maintenance and are particularly well suited to UK weather conditions. The lighter mint surface of this market is in need of a seasonal seal to help prevent staining and blackening with algae, but some stone residents will let the stone weather down for up to one year before applying sealer, allowing the colours to mature organically. When properly maintained, Sawn Mint also has a built-in slip resistance with tumbled versions taking things up another level for added traction and texture.
In both cases, both these Indian sandstone variants are a beneficial, sustainable, and environmentally positive choice for use in conjunction with permeable jointing and appropriate drainage — up-to-date thinking in effective land-use and brain use of resources. Commonly in a pergola, people want to attach a cape behind for a bench or planting, implementing structures to shade from the sun and surprise rain makes use in all seasons.
Design Inspiration & Case Studies
Biophilic Wellness Gardens
And, in a departure from formal planting, Raj Green Sandstone exists within a soft, meandering landscape of multi-stem trees, grasses, and wildflowers amongst more native paths made up by rustic Mint. More amber in the buff tones to patina over time, cozying up with passing years; green leaves thrive and reach for the sky, soaking in sensations.
Mediterranean-Inspired Outdoor Rooms
It also goes beautifully with Mediterranean styles: hot stone, soft cushions, olive-leaf planting. It is a powdery beige with just the right amount of veining like that of sun-washed stone and is suited for use around pergolas or other outdoor areas.
Contemporary Minimalist Layouts
Where design is brittle and lined, sawn Mint’s clean edges match contemporary slabs and sleek scopes. Align with soft planting and gravel zones for minimalist style; meanwhile, Raj Green’s upgraded variation brings interest to borders, steps, or seating edges.
ROI, sustainability & long-term value
Imports/statistics demonstrate that demand for Indian sandstone continues to remain strong due to their commercial viability, even in such a condition where all other things are changing every moment across the globe. India was the only source country (Raj Green Sandstone imported 133 UK shipments in 2023–24, Mint’s category represented 545 shipments)
For example, the Stardust Collection of high-performance pavers is manufactured from robust stone aggregates – exceeding the longevity of many akin synthetic pavers with minimal UV fading and low-chemical maintenance regimes. They have a natural appearance that parallels increasing client requirements for eco-friendly materials, resulting in an ROI that stretches far into the future.
Why Choose Raj Green & Mint Sandstone?
Feature | Raj Green Sandstone | Mint Sandstone |
Colour palette | Sage‑green, buff, grey waves | Warm beige, cream, infrequent purple/caramel |
Finishes available | Tumbled, honed, hand‑cut, calibrated | Tumbled (riven), sawn/honed, calibrated |
Best applications | Formal patios, walling, edging, steps | Bright patios, steps, coping, contemporary zones |
Maintenance | Low‑maintenance, weather-resistant | Beneficial sealing, durable surfaces |
Supply & imports | 133 shipments UK in the last 12 months | Mint category ~545 patio shipments entirely from India |
Design interaction | Traditional or rustic schemes | Mediterranean, minimalist and wellness gardens |
The Conclusion
Explore our premium range of Raj Green and Mint Sandstone paving, wall cladding, pool copings and steps—available in diverse finishes, calibrated thicknesses and bulk orders. Whether you’re looking for Indian sandstone for premium architecture, landscaping features, or large-scale construction projects, Regatta Exports guarantees consistent quality and supply reliability.
Contact Regatta Exports today to request samples, bulk pricing, or technical guidance—and discover how timeless heritage meets modern finesse in every stone.