Pure aluminium sheet rectangular imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported pure aluminium sheet rectangular worth $169.6 million (50.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 208 countries. That is 8% more than in 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 | $169.6M | 50.5K t |
| 2023 | $157.7M | 40.1K t |
| 2022 | $112.8M | 25.3K t |
| 2021 | $144.9M | 34.0K t |
| 2020 | $134.3M | 36.8K t |
| 2019 | $187.3M | 54.2K t |
| 2018 | $180.1M | 52.0K t |
| 2017 | $200.3M | 56.5K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports pure aluminium sheet rectangular from
Most of the value came from Turkey (49%), China (25%), Norway (8%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $83.9M | 49% |
| China | $42.2M | 25% |
| Norway | $13.2M | 7.8% |
| Germany | $6.9M | 4.1% |
| Slovakia | $5.3M | 3.1% |
| Italy | $4.0M | 2.4% |
| United States | $2.5M | 1.5% |
| Egypt | $2.2M | 1.3% |
| Spain | $2.0M | 1.2% |
| Poland | $1.6M | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.36 per kg, close to the world average of $3.48.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Pure aluminium sheet rectangular exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported pure aluminium sheet rectangular worth $75.1 million (22.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 132 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to United States (35%), Germany (33%), India (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Greece grew fastest (+724% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $26.3M | 35% |
| Germany | $24.5M | 33% |
| India | $6.2M | 8.3% |
| France | $5.6M | 7.4% |
| Ireland | $5.2M | 6.9% |
| Greece | $1.7M | 2.3% |
| Turkey | $892K | 1.2% |
| Poland | $683K | 0.9% |
| Italy | $442K | 0.6% |
| Norway | $387K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom pure aluminium sheet rectangular imports (HS 7606.11): 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 7606.11: Aluminium: plates, sheets and strip, thickness exceeding 0.2mm, (not alloyed), rectangular (including square).
Common questions
What is the value of pure aluminium sheet rectangular imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported pure aluminium sheet rectangular worth $169.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 50.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 208 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply pure aluminium sheet rectangular to the United Kingdom?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($83.9 million), followed by China (25%) and Norway (8%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 48 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 944% on the year.
What is the average import price of pure aluminium sheet rectangular per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.36 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.48 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of pure aluminium sheet rectangular to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $200.3 million in 2017 to $169.6 million in 2024, a fall of 15%. The peak was 2017 at $200.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $160.9 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export pure aluminium sheet rectangular?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $75.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Germany and India. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $94.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for pure aluminium sheet rectangular?
The HS code for pure aluminium sheet rectangular is subheading 7606.11. It sits in HS chapter 76 (aluminium and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7606 page.
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