Backed aluminium foil imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported backed aluminium foil worth $189.1 million (32.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 215 countries. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $189.1M | 32.6K t |
| 2023 | $192.0M | 27.4K t |
| 2022 | $214.4M | 34.2K t |
| 2021 | $171.2M | 30.7K t |
| 2020 | $190.6M | 41.0K t |
| 2019 | $199.7M | 37.5K t |
| 2018 | $186.0M | 34.2K t |
| 2017 | $184.6M | 37.2K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports backed aluminium foil from
Most of the value came from Germany (18%), Spain (17%), United States (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 48%. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+38% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $35.0M | 19% |
| Spain | $32.5M | 17% |
| United States | $23.8M | 13% |
| Austria | $14.9M | 7.9% |
| France | $14.1M | 7.5% |
| Switzerland | $13.2M | 7% |
| China | $12.8M | 6.8% |
| Italy | $7.7M | 4.1% |
| Belgium | $6.4M | 3.4% |
| Poland | $5.1M | 2.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.80 per kg, close to the world average of $5.43.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Backed aluminium foil exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $147.4 million of backed aluminium foil in 2024 (40.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 132 countries. The largest buyer markets were France (34%), United States (25%), Germany (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+128% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $50.1M | 34% |
| United States | $36.3M | 25% |
| Germany | $19.3M | 13% |
| Poland | $5.5M | 3.8% |
| Ireland | $4.8M | 3.2% |
| Canada | $4.5M | 3% |
| Netherlands | $3.4M | 2.3% |
| Denmark | $2.0M | 1.4% |
| Algeria | $1.8M | 1.2% |
| Belgium | $1.6M | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom backed aluminium foil imports (HS 7607.20): 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 7607.20: Aluminium: foil, backed with paper, paperboard, plastics or similar backing materials, of a thickness (excluding any backing) not exceeding 0.2mm.
Common questions
What is the value of backed aluminium foil imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported backed aluminium foil worth $189.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 32.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 215 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply backed aluminium foil to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 18% of the value ($35.0 million), followed by Spain (17%) and the United States (13%). The top three together account for 48%, out of 53 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 38% on the year.
What is the average import price of backed aluminium foil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.80 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $5.43 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of backed aluminium foil to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $184.6 million in 2017 to $189.1 million in 2024, an increase of 2%. The peak was 2022 at $214.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $190.9 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export backed aluminium foil?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $147.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, the United States and Germany. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $41.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for backed aluminium foil?
The HS code for backed aluminium foil is subheading 7607.20. It sits in HS chapter 76 (aluminium and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7607 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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