🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of aluminium structural sections: 2024 trade data
Imports of aluminium structural sections by the United Kingdom reached $980.5 million in 2024 (99.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 225 countries. That is 10% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of aluminium structural sections by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $980.5M | 99.4K t |
| 2023 | $894.4M | 93.9K t |
| 2022 | $942.4M | 100.3K t |
| 2021 | $832.8M | 85.2K t |
| 2020 | $868.6M | 113.7K t |
| 2019 | $958.2M | 102.1K t |
| 2018 | $819.2M | 96.0K t |
| 2017 | $651.9M | 86.3K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports aluminium structural sections from
Most of the value came from China (21%), Italy (15%), Netherlands (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 47%. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+92% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $210.3M | 22% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $151.6M | 16% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $94.4M | 9.6% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $81.2M | 8.3% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $80.4M | 8.2% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $47.6M | 4.9% |
| 🇱🇹 Lithuania | $42.0M | 4.3% |
| 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | $29.1M | 3% |
| 🇩🇰 Denmark | $23.1M | 2.4% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $22.7M | 2.3% |
Types of aluminium structural sections under HS 7610
| 7610.90 | Aluminium: structures (excluding prefabricated buildings of heading no. 9406) and parts of structures, n.e.c. in heading no. 7610, plates, rods… | 73% |
| 7610.10 | Aluminium: structures (excluding prefabricated buildings of heading no. 9406) and parts of structures, doors, windows and their frames and thresholds… | 27% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7610.
Average import price of aluminium structural sections
The average declared value was about $9.87 per kg, 37% above the world average of $7.18. 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 structural sections
The United Kingdom exported $194.2 million of aluminium structural sections in 2024 (11.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Ireland (23%), Philippines (11%), United States (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 43%. Among the main buyer markets, Philippines grew fastest (+216% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $44.3M | 23% |
| 🇵🇭 Philippines | $20.7M | 11% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $18.6M | 9.6% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $14.6M | 7.5% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $10.7M | 5.5% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $8.3M | 4.3% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $7.3M | 3.7% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | $5.0M | 2.6% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $4.3M | 2.2% |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $4.0M | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
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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 7610: Aluminium; structures (excluding prefabricated buildings of heading no. 9406) and parts (e.g. bridges and sections, towers, lattice masts, etc) plates, rods, profiles and tubes for structures.
Aluminium structural sections trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of aluminium structural sections imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported aluminium structural sections worth $980.5 million in 2024 (99.4 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import aluminium structural sections from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (21%), Italy (15%), Netherlands (10%).
What is the average import price of aluminium structural sections in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $9.87 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $7.18 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export aluminium structural sections?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported aluminium structural sections worth $194.2 million in 2024, mainly to Ireland, Philippines, United States.
What is the HS code for aluminium structural sections?
Aluminium structural sections falls under HS heading 7610 (Aluminium; structures (excluding prefabricated buildings of heading no. 9406) and parts (e.g. bridges and sections, towe). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading aluminium structural sections with the United Kingdom?
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