Nickel alloy wire imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported nickel alloy wire worth $43.2 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 150 countries for imports of this product. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average.
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 | $43.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $42.8M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $33.0M | 937 t |
| 2021 | $24.8M | 795 t |
| 2020 | $26.2M | 813 t |
| 2019 | $34.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $30.2M | 940 t |
| 2017 | $21.9M | 765 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports nickel alloy wire from
Most of the value came from Germany (42%), France (24%), United States (11%). Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest (+65% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $18.2M | 42% |
| France | $10.5M | 24% |
| United States | $4.9M | 11% |
| Switzerland | $3.5M | 8.2% |
| Italy | $2.0M | 4.7% |
| India | $899K | 2.1% |
| Austria | $758K | 1.8% |
| Sweden | $581K | 1.3% |
| China | $445K | 1% |
| Netherlands | $399K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $39.53 per kg, close to the world average of $33.72.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Nickel alloy wire exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported nickel alloy wire worth $16.7 million (234 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were France (26%), United States (24%), India (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Singapore grew fastest (+388% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $4.4M | 26% |
| United States | $4.0M | 24% |
| India | $1.7M | 10% |
| Germany | $905K | 5.4% |
| Italy | $868K | 5.2% |
| Switzerland | $759K | 4.6% |
| Sweden | $558K | 3.4% |
| Singapore | $395K | 2.4% |
| China | $328K | 2% |
| Israel | $272K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom nickel alloy wire imports (HS 7505.22): 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 7505.22: Nickel: wire, of nickel alloys.
Common questions
What is the value of nickel alloy wire imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported nickel alloy wire worth $43.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 150 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply nickel alloy wire to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($18.2 million), followed by France (24%) and the United States (11%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 68% on the year.
What is the average import price of nickel alloy wire per kg?
The average declared import value was about $39.53 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $33.72 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of nickel alloy wire to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $21.9 million in 2017 to $43.2 million in 2024, an increase of 97%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $32.1 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export nickel alloy wire?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $16.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, the United States and India. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $26.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for nickel alloy wire?
The HS code for nickel alloy wire is subheading 7505.22. It sits in HS chapter 75 (nickel and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7505 page.
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