Aluminium alloy rods imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $526.9 million of aluminium alloy rods in 2024 (87.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 214 countries for imports of this product. That is 8% less than in 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 | $526.9M | 87.9K t |
| 2023 | $575.5M | 90.5K t |
| 2022 | $626.8M | 98.1K t |
| 2021 | $489.7M | 102.1K t |
| 2020 | $355.4M | 84.9K t |
| 2019 | $479.3M | 111.0K t |
| 2018 | $514.1M | 117.0K t |
| 2017 | $416.6M | 120.5K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports aluminium alloy rods from
Most of the value came from Spain (25%), France (8%), Germany (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 41%.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $132.0M | 25% |
| France | $44.4M | 8.4% |
| Germany | $39.6M | 7.5% |
| China | $38.1M | 7.2% |
| United States | $31.5M | 6% |
| Turkey | $29.0M | 5.5% |
| Poland | $28.7M | 5.5% |
| Italy | $27.0M | 5.1% |
| Belgium | $25.3M | 4.8% |
| Romania | $23.6M | 4.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.99 per kg, 22% above the world average of $4.90. 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.
Aluminium alloy rods exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported aluminium alloy rods worth $76.7 million (8.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Ireland (19%), Netherlands (14%), China (14%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 47%. Among the main buyer markets, Sweden grew fastest (+416% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $14.4M | 19% |
| Netherlands | $10.8M | 14% |
| China | $10.7M | 14% |
| Germany | $6.6M | 8.6% |
| India | $5.8M | 7.5% |
| France | $4.2M | 5.5% |
| Poland | $2.8M | 3.6% |
| Sweden | $2.6M | 3.5% |
| Italy | $1.9M | 2.5% |
| Spain | $1.3M | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom aluminium alloy rods imports (HS 7604.29): 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 7604.29: Aluminium: alloys, bars, rods and profiles, other than hollow.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium alloy rods imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported aluminium alloy rods worth $526.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 87.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 214 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium alloy rods to the United Kingdom?
Spain was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($132.0 million), followed by France (8%) and Germany (8%). The top three together account for 41%, out of 70 supplier countries in total. Romania grew fastest among the top ten, up 27% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium alloy rods per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.99 per kg in 2024, 22% above the world average of $4.90 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of aluminium alloy rods to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $416.6 million in 2017 to $526.9 million in 2024, an increase of 26%. The peak was 2022 at $626.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $498.0 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export aluminium alloy rods?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $76.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, the Netherlands and China. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $450.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium alloy rods?
The HS code for aluminium alloy rods is subheading 7604.29. It sits in HS chapter 76 (aluminium and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7604 page.
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