Aluminium alloy ingots imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $270.2 million of aluminium alloy ingots in 2024 (92.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 42% 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 | $270.2M | 92.3K t |
| 2023 | $190.4M | 63.9K t |
| 2022 | $302.9M | 86.6K t |
| 2021 | $237.6M | 85.9K t |
| 2020 | $130.5M | 65.7K t |
| 2019 | $170.8M | 78.4K t |
| 2018 | $214.0M | 87.9K t |
| 2017 | $227.5M | 109.4K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports aluminium alloy ingots from
Most of the value came from United Arab Emirates (35%), Norway (17%), Iceland (12%). Among the main suppliers, Bahrain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $94.2M | 35% |
| Norway | $46.3M | 17% |
| Iceland | $33.2M | 12% |
| Netherlands | $25.9M | 9.6% |
| Nigeria | $14.3M | 5.3% |
| France | $10.2M | 3.8% |
| Canada | $5.9M | 2.2% |
| Bahrain | $5.7M | 2.1% |
| South Africa | $4.5M | 1.7% |
| Greece | $4.4M | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.93 per kg, close to the world average of $2.61.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Aluminium alloy ingots exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported aluminium alloy ingots worth $686.7 million (249.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. One buyer market dominates: Germany accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+82% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $443.5M | 65% |
| Switzerland | $63.3M | 9.2% |
| Greece | $51.3M | 7.5% |
| France | $32.2M | 4.7% |
| Ireland | $22.9M | 3.3% |
| Malaysia | $13.7M | 2% |
| Sweden | $12.5M | 1.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $11.9M | 1.7% |
| Netherlands | $7.1M | 1% |
| Norway | $4.5M | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom aluminium alloy ingots imports (HS 7601.20): 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 7601.20: Aluminium: unwrought, alloys.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium alloy ingots imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported aluminium alloy ingots worth $270.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 92.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 181 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium alloy ingots to the United Kingdom?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($94.2 million), followed by Norway (17%) and Iceland (12%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 823% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium alloy ingots per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.93 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $2.61 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of aluminium alloy ingots to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $227.5 million in 2017 to $270.2 million in 2024, an increase of 19%. The peak was 2022 at $302.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $218.0 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export aluminium alloy ingots?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $686.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Switzerland and Greece. That compares with imports of $270.2 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for aluminium alloy ingots?
The HS code for aluminium alloy ingots is subheading 7601.20. It sits in HS chapter 76 (aluminium and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7601 page.
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