Pure aluminium ingots imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $584.3 million of pure aluminium ingots in 2024 (222.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 143% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $932.0 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 | $584.3M | 222.5K t |
| 2023 | $240.2M | 87.3K t |
| 2022 | $399.0M | 138.9K t |
| 2021 | $932.0M | 163.9K t |
| 2020 | $534.1M | 117.3K t |
| 2019 | $333.9M | 151.8K t |
| 2018 | $433.4M | 177.7K t |
| 2017 | $332.5M | 165.6K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports pure aluminium ingots from
Mozambique alone supplied 53% of it. Among the main suppliers, Mozambique grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mozambique | $310.4M | 53% |
| Iceland | $76.8M | 13% |
| South Africa | $59.6M | 10% |
| Brazil | $44.2M | 7.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $43.3M | 7.4% |
| India | $16.7M | 2.9% |
| Australia | $11.8M | 2% |
| New Zealand | $9.3M | 1.6% |
| France | $3.4M | 0.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.9M | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.63 per kg, close to the world average of $2.52.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Pure aluminium ingots exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $14.2 million of pure aluminium ingots in 2024 (8.0 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Malaysia (27%), Ireland (20%), Netherlands (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Ireland grew fastest (+438% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $3.8M | 27% |
| Ireland | $2.8M | 20% |
| Netherlands | $2.0M | 14% |
| Poland | $2.0M | 14% |
| Thailand | $719K | 5.1% |
| United States | $671K | 4.7% |
| Germany | $388K | 2.7% |
| Greece | $346K | 2.4% |
| China | $265K | 1.9% |
| India | $263K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom pure aluminium ingots imports (HS 7601.10): 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 7601.10: Aluminium: unwrought, (not alloyed).
Common questions
What is the value of pure aluminium ingots imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported pure aluminium ingots worth $584.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 222.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 155 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 143% on 2023.
Which countries supply pure aluminium ingots to the United Kingdom?
Mozambique was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($310.4 million), followed by Iceland (13%) and South Africa (10%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 249% on the year.
What is the average import price of pure aluminium ingots per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.63 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.52 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of pure aluminium ingots to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $332.5 million in 2017 to $584.3 million in 2024, an increase of 76%. The peak was 2021 at $932.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $473.7 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export pure aluminium ingots?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $14.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Malaysia, Ireland and the Netherlands. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $570.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for pure aluminium ingots?
The HS code for pure aluminium ingots is subheading 7601.10. It sits in HS chapter 76 (aluminium and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7601 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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