🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of aluminium wire: 2024 trade data
The United Kingdom imported $52.1 million of aluminium wire in 2024 (11.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. 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 $81.6 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of aluminium wire by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $52.1M | 11.7K t |
| 2023 | $55.9M | 15.9K t |
| 2022 | $81.6M | 9.3K t |
| 2021 | $77.5M | 8.7K t |
| 2020 | $62.1M | 10.8K t |
| 2019 | $49.7M | 11.0K t |
| 2018 | $51.9M | 9.6K t |
| 2017 | $37.5M | 10.3K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports aluminium wire from
Most of the value came from Norway (41%), Mozambique (33%), Germany (8%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+79% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇳🇴 Norway | $21.1M | 41% |
| 🇲🇿 Mozambique | $17.1M | 33% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $4.2M | 8.1% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $1.6M | 3% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $1.4M | 2.6% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $1.3M | 2.4% |
| 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | $864K | 1.7% |
| 🇴🇲 Oman | $723K | 1.4% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $697K | 1.3% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $693K | 1.3% |
Types of aluminium wire under HS 7605
| 7605.11 | Aluminium: (not alloyed), wire, maximum cross-sectional dimension exceeds 7mm | 78% |
| 7605.29 | Aluminium: alloys, wire, maximum cross-sectional dimension is 7mm or less | 9.6% |
| 7605.19 | Aluminium: (not alloyed), wire, maximum cross-sectional dimension is 7mm or less | 7.6% |
| 7605.21 | Aluminium: alloys, wire, maximum cross-sectional dimension exceeding 7mm | 4.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7605.
Average import price of aluminium wire
The average declared value was about $4.44 per kg, 38% above the world average of $3.22. 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 wire
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported aluminium wire worth $26.3 million (5.5 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were France (21%), China (12%), Japan (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 41%. Among the main buyer markets, Taiwan grew fastest (+233% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇫🇷 France | $5.6M | 21% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $3.1M | 12% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $2.1M | 7.9% |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | $1.6M | 6% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $1.6M | 6% |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | $1.6M | 5.9% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $1.4M | 5.1% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $1.0M | 3.9% |
| 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | $909K | 3.5% |
| Taiwan | $832K | 3.2% |
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 7605: Aluminium wire.
Aluminium wire trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of aluminium wire imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported aluminium wire worth $52.1 million in 2024 (11.7 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import aluminium wire from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Norway (41%), Mozambique (33%), Germany (8%).
What is the average import price of aluminium wire in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $4.44 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $3.22 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export aluminium wire?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported aluminium wire worth $26.3 million in 2024, mainly to France, China, Japan.
What is the HS code for aluminium wire?
Aluminium wire falls under HS heading 7605 (Aluminium wire). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading aluminium wire with the United Kingdom?
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