🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of aluminium foil: 2024 trade data
The United Kingdom imported $471.1 million of aluminium foil in 2024 (97.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 222 countries for imports of this product. That is 3% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $627.1 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of aluminium foil by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $471.1M | 97.2K t |
| 2023 | $487.2M | 88.7K t |
| 2022 | $627.1M | 114.0K t |
| 2021 | $451.9M | 92.6K t |
| 2020 | $460.8M | 119.3K t |
| 2019 | $487.0M | 116.9K t |
| 2018 | $491.9M | 111.7K t |
| 2017 | $466.5M | 109.0K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports aluminium foil from
Most of the value came from China (18%), Italy (13%), Turkey (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 41%.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $82.8M | 18% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $60.2M | 13% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $51.8M | 11% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $49.0M | 10% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $32.6M | 6.9% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $26.6M | 5.7% |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | $26.2M | 5.6% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $25.5M | 5.4% |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | $18.4M | 3.9% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $11.7M | 2.5% |
Types of aluminium foil under HS 7607
| 7607.20 | Aluminium: foil, backed with paper, paperboard, plastics or similar backing materials, of a thickness (excluding any backing) not exceeding 0.2mm | 40% |
| 7607.11 | Aluminium: foil, (not backed), rolled (but not further worked), of a thickness not exceeding 0.2mm | 39% |
| 7607.19 | Aluminium: foil, (not backed), of a thickness not exceeding 0.2mm, not rolled | 21% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7607.
Average import price of aluminium foil
The average declared value was about $4.85 per kg, close to the world average of $4.82.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
The United Kingdom also exports aluminium foil
The United Kingdom exported $168.1 million of aluminium foil in 2024 (42.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were France (32%), United States (22%), Germany (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+112% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇫🇷 France | $54.1M | 32% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $36.7M | 22% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $20.5M | 12% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $7.4M | 4.4% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $6.7M | 4% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $5.6M | 3.3% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $5.0M | 3% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | $3.1M | 1.8% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $2.2M | 1.3% |
| 🇩🇰 Denmark | $2.1M | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
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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 7607: Aluminium foil (whether or not printed or backed with paper, paperboard, plastics or similar backing materials) of a thickness (excluding any backing) not exceeding 0.2mm.
Aluminium foil trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of aluminium foil imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported aluminium foil worth $471.1 million in 2024 (97.2 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import aluminium foil from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (18%), Italy (13%), Turkey (11%).
What is the average import price of aluminium foil in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $4.85 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $4.82 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export aluminium foil?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported aluminium foil worth $168.1 million in 2024, mainly to France, United States, Germany.
What is the HS code for aluminium foil?
Aluminium foil falls under HS heading 7607 (Aluminium foil (whether or not printed or backed with paper, paperboard, plastics or similar backing materials) of a thi). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading aluminium foil with the United Kingdom?
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