Aluminium alloy wire thick exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported aluminium alloy wire thick worth $21.8 million (4.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 3%. Value fell 4% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $37.1 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $21.8M | 4.8K t |
| 2023 | $22.8M | 4.3K t |
| 2022 | $37.1M | 6.5K t |
| 2021 | $30.3M | 6.0K t |
| 2020 | $24.4M | 6.1K t |
| 2019 | $33.0M | 7.3K t |
| 2018 | $33.8M | 7.1K t |
| 2017 | $27.5M | 6.5K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports aluminium alloy wire thick to
Most of it went to France (22%), China (13%), Japan (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 44%. Among the main buyer markets, Taiwan grew fastest (+237% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $4.7M | 22% |
| China | $2.9M | 13% |
| Japan | $2.1M | 9.4% |
| Austria | $1.6M | 7.2% |
| Turkey | $1.6M | 7.2% |
| Thailand | $1.5M | 7.1% |
| South Korea | $1.3M | 6.2% |
| Taiwan | $832K | 3.8% |
| Czech Republic | $733K | 3.4% |
| Germany | $716K | 3.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.53 per kg, 27% above the world average of $3.58. 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 wire thick imports to the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom imported $2.4 million of aluminium alloy wire thick in 2024 (443 tonnes). The largest suppliers were Netherlands (47%), Germany (40%), Spain (8%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $1.1M | 47% |
| Germany | $976K | 40% |
| Spain | $202K | 8.3% |
| United States | $31K | 1.3% |
| Hong Kong | $20K | 0.8% |
| Austria | $19K | 0.8% |
| Poland | $8K | 0.3% |
| China | $7K | 0.3% |
| France | $4K | 0.1% |
| Japan | $3K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom aluminium alloy wire thick exports (HS 7605.21): 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 7605.21: Aluminium: alloys, wire, maximum cross-sectional dimension exceeding 7mm.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium alloy wire thick exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported aluminium alloy wire thick worth $21.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 70 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries buy aluminium alloy wire thick from the United Kingdom?
France was the largest buyer with 22% of the value ($4.7 million), followed by China (13%) and Japan (9%). The top three together account for 44%, out of 39 buyer countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 237% on the year.
What is the average export price of aluminium alloy wire thick per kg?
The average declared export value was about $4.53 per kg in 2024, 27% above the world average of $3.58 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of aluminium alloy wire thick from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $27.5 million in 2017 to $21.8 million in 2024, a fall of 21%. The peak was 2022 at $37.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $28.8 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import aluminium alloy wire thick?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $2.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the Netherlands, Germany and Spain. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $19.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium alloy wire thick?
The HS code for aluminium alloy wire thick is subheading 7605.21. It sits in HS chapter 76 (aluminium and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7605 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom. Tell us your product to see it live.
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