Aluminium wire thick imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $756.9 million of aluminium wire thick in 2024 (249.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 144 countries for imports of this product. That is 7% 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 | $756.9M | 249.6K t |
| 2023 | $709.4M | 226.4K t |
| 2022 | $757.1M | 219.1K t |
| 2021 | $752.8M | 257.6K t |
| 2020 | $530.6M | 255.7K t |
| 2019 | $561.1M | 261.6K t |
| 2018 | $628.9M | 266.2K t |
| 2017 | $634.2M | 269.7K t |
Where the United States imports aluminium wire thick from
Canada alone supplied 65% of it. Among the main suppliers, Bahrain grew fastest (+182% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $492.5M | 65% |
| Bahrain | $124.9M | 17% |
| India | $102.1M | 14% |
| Argentina | $33.4M | 4.4% |
| China | $1.3M | 0.2% |
| South Korea | $1.3M | 0.2% |
| Mexico | $1.0M | 0.1% |
| Brazil | $213K | 0% |
| Spain | $169K | 0% |
| Germany | $99K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.03 per kg, close to the world average of $2.98.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Aluminium wire thick exports from the United States
Exports of aluminium wire thick by the United States reached $12.3 million in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Mexico accounted for 83% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Mexico grew fastest (+46% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $10.2M | 83% |
| Canada | $1.4M | 11% |
| India | $428K | 3.5% |
| Colombia | $91K | 0.7% |
| Dominican Republic | $64K | 0.5% |
| El Salvador | $35K | 0.3% |
| Ireland | $10K | 0.1% |
| Cayman Isds | $8K | 0.1% |
| Bahamas | $8K | 0.1% |
| Bermuda | $7K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States aluminium wire thick imports (HS 7605.11): 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 7605.11: Aluminium: (not alloyed), wire, maximum cross-sectional dimension exceeds 7mm.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium wire thick imported by the United States?
The United States imported aluminium wire thick worth $756.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 249.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 144 countries worldwide, with 18% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium wire thick to the United States?
Canada was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($492.5 million), followed by Bahrain (16%) and India (13%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Bahrain grew fastest among the top ten, up 182% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium wire thick per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.03 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.98 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of aluminium wire thick to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $634.2 million in 2017 to $756.9 million in 2024, an increase of 19%. The peak was 2022 at $757.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $666.4 million a year.
Does the United States also export aluminium wire thick?
Yes. The United States exported $12.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada and India. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $744.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium wire thick?
The HS code for aluminium wire thick is subheading 7605.11. It sits in HS chapter 76 (aluminium and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7605 page.
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