Aluminium foil rolled imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $185.0 million of aluminium foil rolled in 2024 (46.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $270.0 million.
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 | $185.0M | 46.4K t |
| 2023 | $183.5M | 41.6K t |
| 2022 | $270.0M | 58.1K t |
| 2021 | $194.8M | 45.7K t |
| 2020 | $184.2M | 55.5K t |
| 2019 | $193.7M | 55.3K t |
| 2018 | $201.9M | 50.2K t |
| 2017 | $182.1M | 48.5K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports aluminium foil rolled from
Most of the value came from Turkey (25%), Italy (23%), China (22%). Among the main suppliers, Bulgaria grew fastest (+58% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $46.5M | 25% |
| Italy | $42.0M | 23% |
| China | $40.4M | 22% |
| Germany | $9.2M | 5% |
| Indonesia | $7.1M | 3.9% |
| France | $5.5M | 3% |
| Greece | $5.1M | 2.8% |
| Thailand | $5.0M | 2.7% |
| Slovenia | $4.6M | 2.5% |
| Bulgaria | $4.1M | 2.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.98 per kg, close to the world average of $4.03.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Aluminium foil rolled exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $6.8 million of aluminium foil rolled in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Ireland (19%), Brazil (11%), Netherlands (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 41%. Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest (+889% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $1.3M | 19% |
| Brazil | $755K | 11% |
| Netherlands | $753K | 11% |
| Germany | $637K | 9.4% |
| Canada | $409K | 6% |
| France | $395K | 5.8% |
| Norway | $347K | 5.1% |
| Spain | $301K | 4.4% |
| China | $272K | 4% |
| Belgium | $253K | 3.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom aluminium foil rolled imports (HS 7607.11): 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 7607.11: Aluminium: foil, (not backed), rolled (but not further worked), of a thickness not exceeding 0.2mm.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium foil rolled imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported aluminium foil rolled worth $185.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 46.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 216 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium foil rolled to the United Kingdom?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($46.5 million), followed by Italy (23%) and China (22%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 51 supplier countries in total. Bulgaria grew fastest among the top ten, up 58% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium foil rolled per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.98 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $4.03 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 foil rolled to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $182.1 million in 2017 to $185.0 million in 2024, an increase of 2%. The peak was 2022 at $270.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $199.4 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export aluminium foil rolled?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $6.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, Brazil and the Netherlands. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $178.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium foil rolled?
The HS code for aluminium foil rolled is subheading 7607.11. It sits in HS chapter 76 (aluminium and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7607 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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