Aluminium wire thick imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $40.7 million of aluminium wire thick in 2024 (9.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 7% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $69.5 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $40.7M | 9.9K t |
| 2023 | $43.9M | 13.9K t |
| 2022 | $68.5M | 7.2K t |
| 2021 | $69.5M | 7.1K t |
| 2020 | $53.9M | 8.8K t |
| 2019 | $35.7M | 7.6K t |
| 2018 | $41.3M | 7.9K t |
| 2017 | $25.0M | 7.8K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports aluminium wire thick from
Norway alone supplied 52% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $21.1M | 52% |
| Mozambique | $17.1M | 42% |
| Oman | $723K | 1.8% |
| Belgium | $528K | 1.3% |
| Poland | $441K | 1.1% |
| Italy | $305K | 0.8% |
| France | $265K | 0.7% |
| Spain | $145K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $103K | 0.3% |
| China | $49K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.12 per kg, 38% above the world average of $2.98. 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.
Aluminium wire thick exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported aluminium wire thick worth $1.2 million (339 tonnes). Most of it went to Norway (29%), Ecuador (21%), Germany (19%). Among the main buyer markets, Norway grew fastest (+122% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $363K | 29% |
| Ecuador | $257K | 21% |
| Germany | $241K | 19% |
| France | $139K | 11% |
| China | $104K | 8.4% |
| Sweden | $61K | 4.9% |
| South Africa | $28K | 2.3% |
| Guinea | $20K | 1.6% |
| Egypt | $10K | 0.8% |
| Austria | $5K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom aluminium wire thick imports (HS 7605.11): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 7605.11: Aluminium: (not alloyed), wire, maximum cross-sectional dimension exceeds 7mm.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium wire thick imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported aluminium wire thick worth $40.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 144 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium wire thick to the United Kingdom?
Norway was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($21.1 million), followed by Mozambique (42%) and Oman (2%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 55% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium wire thick per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.12 per kg in 2024, 38% above the world average of $2.98 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of aluminium wire thick to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $25.0 million in 2017 to $40.7 million in 2024, an increase of 63%. The peak was 2021 at $69.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $47.3 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export aluminium wire thick?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Norway, Ecuador and Germany. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $39.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium wire thick?
The HS code for aluminium wire thick is subheading 7605.11. It sits in HS chapter 76 (aluminium and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7605 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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