🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of aluminium rods: 2024 trade data
The United Kingdom imported $693.5 million of aluminium rods in 2024 (113.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 217 countries for imports of this product. That is 7% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $873.5 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of aluminium rods by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $693.5M | 113.8K t |
| 2023 | $745.2M | 115.3K t |
| 2022 | $873.5M | 138.2K t |
| 2021 | $674.2M | 132.8K t |
| 2020 | $489.5M | 109.5K t |
| 2019 | $654.1M | 162.8K t |
| 2018 | $698.2M | 153.6K t |
| 2017 | $574.5M | 161.2K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports aluminium rods from
Most of the value came from Spain (24%), Germany (10%), France (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 40%.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $163.8M | 24% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $68.9M | 9.9% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $47.1M | 6.8% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $45.0M | 6.5% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $40.4M | 5.8% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $37.5M | 5.4% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $33.6M | 4.9% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $31.0M | 4.5% |
| 🇷🇴 Romania | $26.7M | 3.9% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $26.7M | 3.9% |
Types of aluminium rods under HS 7604
| 7604.29 | Aluminium: alloys, bars, rods and profiles, other than hollow | 76% |
| 7604.21 | Aluminium: alloys, hollow profiles | 20% |
| 7604.10 | Aluminium: (not alloyed), bars, rods and profiles | 3.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7604.
Average import price of aluminium rods
The average declared value was about $6.09 per kg, 25% above the world average of $4.88. 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 rods
The United Kingdom exported $105.7 million of aluminium rods in 2024 (11.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Ireland (21%), Netherlands (12%), China (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 44%. Among the main buyer markets, Sweden grew fastest (+252% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $22.4M | 21% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $12.4M | 12% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $11.4M | 11% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $8.3M | 7.8% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $6.9M | 6.6% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $6.4M | 6.1% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $6.0M | 5.7% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $3.6M | 3.4% |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | $3.3M | 3.2% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $2.1M | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
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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 7604: Aluminium; bars, rods and profiles.
Aluminium rods trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of aluminium rods imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported aluminium rods worth $693.5 million in 2024 (113.8 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import aluminium rods from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Spain (24%), Germany (10%), France (7%).
What is the average import price of aluminium rods in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $6.09 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $4.88 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export aluminium rods?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported aluminium rods worth $105.7 million in 2024, mainly to Ireland, Netherlands, China.
What is the HS code for aluminium rods?
Aluminium rods falls under HS heading 7604 (Aluminium; bars, rods and profiles). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading aluminium rods with the United Kingdom?
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