Aluminium foil unrolled imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported aluminium foil unrolled worth $97.0 million (18.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 13% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $142.7 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 | $97.0M | 18.2K t |
| 2023 | $111.7M | 19.7K t |
| 2022 | $142.7M | 21.6K t |
| 2021 | $85.9M | 16.1K t |
| 2020 | $86.0M | 22.8K t |
| 2019 | $93.5M | 24.0K t |
| 2018 | $104.0M | 27.3K t |
| 2017 | $99.9M | 23.3K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports aluminium foil unrolled from
Most of the value came from China (30%), Austria (12%), Italy (11%). Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+275% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $29.6M | 31% |
| Austria | $11.4M | 12% |
| Italy | $10.5M | 11% |
| France | $5.8M | 6% |
| Thailand | $5.8M | 6% |
| Switzerland | $5.1M | 5.2% |
| Germany | $4.9M | 5.1% |
| Sweden | $3.4M | 3.6% |
| Turkey | $3.3M | 3.4% |
| Poland | $3.1M | 3.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.35 per kg, close to the world average of $6.38.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Aluminium foil unrolled exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $13.9 million of aluminium foil unrolled in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to France (26%), Australia (16%), Netherlands (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+803% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $3.6M | 26% |
| Australia | $2.2M | 16% |
| Netherlands | $1.4M | 9.9% |
| Ireland | $1.4M | 9.8% |
| Poland | $1.2M | 8.4% |
| Germany | $573K | 4.1% |
| Belgium | $398K | 2.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $387K | 2.8% |
| South Africa | $277K | 2% |
| Bangladesh | $223K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom aluminium foil unrolled imports (HS 7607.19): 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 7607.19: Aluminium: foil, (not backed), of a thickness not exceeding 0.2mm, not rolled.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium foil unrolled imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported aluminium foil unrolled worth $97.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 216 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium foil unrolled to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($29.6 million), followed by Austria (12%) and Italy (11%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 51 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 275% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium foil unrolled per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.35 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $6.38 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 foil unrolled to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $99.9 million in 2017 to $97.0 million in 2024, a fall of 3%. The peak was 2022 at $142.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $102.6 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export aluminium foil unrolled?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $13.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Australia and the Netherlands. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $83.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium foil unrolled?
The HS code for aluminium foil unrolled is subheading 7607.19. It sits in HS chapter 76 (aluminium and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7607 page.
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