Pure aluminium tubes exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of pure aluminium tubes by the United Kingdom reached $3.3 million in 2024 (109 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 48% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $4.3 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.3M | 109 t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 62 t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 79 t |
| 2021 | $3.2M | 67 t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 82 t |
| 2019 | $4.1M | 197 t |
| 2018 | $3.9M | 127 t |
| 2017 | $4.3M | 163 t |
Where the United Kingdom exports pure aluminium tubes to
Most of it went to United States (26%), France (19%), Canada (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Colombia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $840K | 26% |
| France | $631K | 19% |
| Canada | $268K | 8.2% |
| Ireland | $225K | 6.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $139K | 4.2% |
| Colombia | $130K | 4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $123K | 3.8% |
| Singapore | $90K | 2.7% |
| Trinidad and Tobago | $72K | 2.2% |
| Spain | $66K | 2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $30.19 per kg, 530% above the world average of $4.79. 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.
Pure aluminium tubes imports to the United Kingdom
Imports of pure aluminium tubes by the United Kingdom reached $3.3 million in 2024 (318 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were Germany (32%), Taiwan (15%), Netherlands (12%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+226% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.0M | 32% |
| Taiwan | $494K | 15% |
| Netherlands | $400K | 12% |
| China | $340K | 10% |
| Poland | $292K | 9% |
| Italy | $243K | 7.5% |
| United States | $74K | 2.3% |
| Serbia | $64K | 2% |
| France | $62K | 1.9% |
| Belgium | $52K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom pure aluminium tubes exports (HS 7608.10): 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 7608.10: Aluminium: tubes and pipes, not alloyed.
Common questions
What is the value of pure aluminium tubes exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported pure aluminium tubes worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 109 tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 108 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 48% on 2023.
Which countries buy pure aluminium tubes from the United Kingdom?
The United States was the largest buyer with 26% of the value ($840 thousand), followed by France (19%) and Canada (8%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 73 buyer countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 224% on the year.
What is the average export price of pure aluminium tubes per kg?
The average declared export value was about $30.19 per kg in 2024, 530% above the world average of $4.79 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of pure aluminium tubes from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $4.3 million in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, a fall of 23%. The peak was 2017 at $4.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import pure aluminium tubes?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $3.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, Taiwan and the Netherlands. That compares with exports of $3.3 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for pure aluminium tubes?
The HS code for pure aluminium tubes is subheading 7608.10. It sits in HS chapter 76 (aluminium and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7608 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom. Tell us your product to see it live.
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