🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of aluminium pipe fittings: 2024 trade data
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported aluminium pipe fittings worth $39.8 million (1.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 215 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 7% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $56.8 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of aluminium pipe fittings by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $39.8M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $42.6M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $40.6M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $37.4M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $34.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $46.0M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $56.8M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $34.9M | 2.0K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports aluminium pipe fittings from
Most of the value came from Austria (15%), Germany (14%), China (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 41%. Among the main suppliers, Tunisia grew fastest (+44% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇹 Austria | $6.2M | 16% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $5.6M | 14% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $4.6M | 12% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $4.6M | 12% |
| 🇹🇳 Tunisia | $4.4M | 11% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $4.4M | 11% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $3.1M | 7.7% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $2.2M | 5.5% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $875K | 2.2% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $535K | 1.3% |
Average import price of aluminium pipe fittings
The average declared value was about $21.97 per kg, 54% above the world average of $14.26. 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.
The United Kingdom also exports aluminium pipe fittings
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported aluminium pipe fittings worth $34.2 million (600 tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 135 countries. The largest buyer markets were United States (20%), France (14%), Tunisia (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 47%.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | $6.8M | 20% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $4.8M | 14% |
| 🇹🇳 Tunisia | $4.6M | 13% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $3.7M | 11% |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | $3.5M | 10% |
| 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | $1.3M | 3.9% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $888K | 2.6% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $858K | 2.5% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $806K | 2.4% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $723K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 7609: Aluminium; tube or pipe fittings (e.g. couplings, elbows, sleeves).
Aluminium pipe fittings trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of aluminium pipe fittings imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported aluminium pipe fittings worth $39.8 million in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import aluminium pipe fittings from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Austria (15%), Germany (14%), China (12%).
What is the average import price of aluminium pipe fittings in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $21.97 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $14.26 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export aluminium pipe fittings?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported aluminium pipe fittings worth $34.2 million in 2024, mainly to United States, France, Tunisia.
What is the HS code for aluminium pipe fittings?
Aluminium pipe fittings falls under HS heading 7609 (Aluminium; tube or pipe fittings (e.g. couplings, elbows, sleeves)). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading aluminium pipe fittings with the United Kingdom?
These public statistics stop at country level. EximDataX has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom with shipment-level records, updated weekly, where you can see the importers and exporters by name.
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