🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of aluminium storage tanks: 2024 trade data
The United Kingdom imported $8.3 million of aluminium storage tanks in 2024 (546 tonnes). It ranks 7th of 188 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 26% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $11.3 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of aluminium storage tanks by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8.3M | 546 t |
| 2023 | $11.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $7.1M | 565 t |
| 2021 | $6.1M | 517 t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 153 t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 148 t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 152 t |
| 2017 | $7.1M | 672 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports aluminium storage tanks from
The largest suppliers were Netherlands (31%), Spain (21%), Ireland (11%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+926% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $2.6M | 31% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $1.7M | 21% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $887K | 11% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $808K | 9.7% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $574K | 6.9% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $532K | 6.4% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $455K | 5.5% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $363K | 4.4% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $152K | 1.8% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $123K | 1.5% |
Average import price of aluminium storage tanks
The average declared value was about $15.30 per kg, 48% above the world average of $10.32. 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 storage tanks
Exports of aluminium storage tanks by the United Kingdom reached $5.3 million in 2024 (318 tonnes). It ranks 10th of 114 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to United States (34%), France (19%), Gambia (9%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+349% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | $1.8M | 34% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $987K | 19% |
| 🇬🇲 Gambia | $495K | 9.4% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $442K | 8.4% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $389K | 7.4% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $312K | 5.9% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $208K | 4% |
| 🇳🇴 Norway | $99K | 1.9% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $75K | 1.4% |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | $74K | 1.4% |
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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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 7611: Aluminium; reservoirs, tanks, vats and the like for material (not compressed or liquefied gas) of capacity over 300l, whether or not lined, heat-insulated, not fitted with mechanical, thermal equipment.
Aluminium storage tanks trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of aluminium storage tanks imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported aluminium storage tanks worth $8.3 million in 2024 (546 tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import aluminium storage tanks from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Netherlands (31%), Spain (21%), Ireland (11%).
What is the average import price of aluminium storage tanks in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $15.30 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $10.32 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export aluminium storage tanks?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported aluminium storage tanks worth $5.3 million in 2024, mainly to United States, France, Gambia.
What is the HS code for aluminium storage tanks?
Aluminium storage tanks falls under HS heading 7611 (Aluminium; reservoirs, tanks, vats and the like for material (not compressed or liquefied gas) of capacity over 300l, wh). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading aluminium storage tanks with the United Kingdom?
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