Import/export HS code 7601: Aluminum
A lightweight metal used in packaging, construction, or vehicles
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* UK only, last 24 months analysed
Imports by country
What this shows: Import market volume by exporter country into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 223,799,539 |
| Netherlands | 152,269,825 |
| Iceland | 109,382,806 |
| Brazil | 80,875,438 |
| Norway | 56,121,788 |
Countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month volume, right side by second 12-month volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 110,682,495 | 113,117,044 | +2,434,549 |
| Netherlands | 82,121,181 | 70,148,644 | -11,972,537 |
| Iceland | 69,540,715 | 39,842,091 | -29,698,624 |
| Brazil | 26,310,826 | 54,564,612 | +28,253,786 |
| Norway | 13,388,576 | 42,733,212 | +29,344,636 |
| France | 32,056,979 | 21,707,496 | -10,349,483 |
| Oman | 3,517,840 | 33,013,192 | +29,495,352 |
| South Africa | 27,883,385 | 3,577,596 | -24,305,789 |
| Switzerland | 3,560,104 | 17,299,081 | +13,738,977 |
| India | 9,612,673 | 7,480,024 | -2,132,649 |
Imports by country of origin
What this shows: Import volume by production origin country. Differences from exporter-country data can indicate re-export routes.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 238,023,856 |
| Iceland | 142,726,769 |
| Norway | 98,638,432 |
| Brazil | 89,585,326 |
| South Africa | 89,183,248 |
Country of origin rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Origin countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 111,722,913 | 126,300,943 | +14,578,030 |
| Iceland | 89,568,519 | 53,158,250 | -36,410,269 |
| Norway | 37,487,644 | 61,150,788 | +23,663,144 |
| Brazil | 26,310,826 | 63,274,500 | +36,963,674 |
| South Africa | 59,743,758 | 29,439,490 | -30,304,268 |
| India | 14,241,911 | 26,841,540 | +12,599,629 |
| Oman | 3,716,022 | 31,044,409 | +27,328,387 |
| Australia | 12,396,797 | 11,053,260 | -1,343,537 |
| New Zealand | 10,858,733 | 4,878,705 | -5,980,028 |
| Canada | 4,889,067 | 7,579,384 | +2,690,317 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 16 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 15 |
| Inner London - West | 15 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 12 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 8 |
UK regions rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: UK regions are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month importer count, right side by second 12-month importer count, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| UK region | First 12m | Second 12m | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 13 | 10 | -3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 | 10 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 10 | 8 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Essex | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 505,178,781 |
| Other | 186,805,332 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 160,047,160 |
| Road transport | 38,400,200 |
| Air transport | 2,131,023 |
Transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 227,682,516 | 277,496,265 | +49,813,749 |
| Other | 116,170,490 | 70,634,842 | -45,535,648 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 80,853,709 | 79,193,451 | -1,660,258 |
| Road transport | 4,411 | 38,395,789 | +38,391,378 |
| Air transport | 892,685 | 1,238,338 | +345,653 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 273,220,898 |
| 000 | 186,805,332 |
| Felixstowe | 166,190,897 |
| 499 | 69,542,414 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 45,984,176 |
Port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 144,713,556 | 128,507,342 | -16,206,214 |
| 000 | 116,170,490 | 70,634,842 | -45,535,648 |
| Felixstowe | 104,871,323 | 61,319,574 | -43,551,749 |
| 499 | 2,535,112 | 67,007,302 | +64,472,190 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 4,640,323 | 41,343,853 | +36,703,530 |
| Belfast Port | 20,678,356 | 20,296,922 | -381,434 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,724,586 | 37,695,953 | +35,971,367 |
| Liverpool Docks | 10,164,971 | 19,203,492 | +9,038,521 |
| Dover | 6,089,067 | 8,481,501 | +2,392,434 |
| Southampton | 2,392,501 | 3,880,756 | +1,488,255 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 34 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 28 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 24 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 13 |
| Other manufacturing | 12 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 32 |
| 2025-11 | 23 |
| 2025-10 | 34 |
| 2025-09 | 27 |
| 2025-08 | 35 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 77 |
| 1m-15m | 60 |
| 15m-54m | 19 |
| Other | 17 |
| 0-1m | 12 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Exports by country
What this shows: Export market volume by destination country from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 767,202,208 |
| Switzerland | 104,969,768 |
| Greece | 65,607,835 |
| Ireland | 38,069,738 |
| France | 24,824,716 |
Export countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Destination countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export volume, right side by second 12-month export volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 351,704,887 | 415,497,321 | +63,792,434 |
| Switzerland | 45,489,206 | 59,480,562 | +13,991,356 |
| Greece | 31,780,482 | 33,827,353 | +2,046,871 |
| Ireland | 20,771,851 | 17,297,887 | -3,473,964 |
| France | 19,214,814 | 5,609,902 | -13,604,912 |
| Netherlands | 9,610,670 | 14,056,719 | +4,446,049 |
| Sweden | 9,447,073 | 10,614,898 | +1,167,825 |
| Malaysia | 8,104,807 | 404,610 | -7,700,197 |
| United States | 1,023,897 | 6,658,454 | +5,634,557 |
| Israel | 3,319,266 | 2,997,896 | -321,370 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 16,969,197 |
| XI | 51,483 |
| Austria | 2,818 |
Export origin countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Origin countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 9,111,042 | 7,858,155 | -1,252,887 |
| XI | 236 | 51,247 | +51,011 |
| Austria | 2,818 | 0 | -2,818 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 704,103,682 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 208,567,545 |
| Rail transport | 172,995,030 |
| Other | 17,023,498 |
| Air transport | 5,715,180 |
Export transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 256,958,542 | 447,145,140 | +190,186,598 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 118,142,194 | 90,425,351 | -27,716,843 |
| Rail transport | 135,616,934 | 37,378,096 | -98,238,838 |
| Other | 9,114,096 | 7,909,402 | -1,204,694 |
| Air transport | 1,785,643 | 3,929,537 | +2,143,894 |
| Road transport | 33,331 | 2,753 | -30,578 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Goole | 534,170,478 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 291,071,881 |
| Immingham Docks | 116,398,962 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 55,866,600 |
| Felixstowe | 18,613,241 |
Export port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goole | 165,632,753 | 368,537,725 | +202,904,972 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 211,229,064 | 79,842,817 | -131,386,247 |
| Immingham Docks | 59,014,305 | 57,384,657 | -1,629,648 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 26,660,364 | 29,206,236 | +2,545,872 |
| Felixstowe | 13,134,186 | 5,479,055 | -7,655,131 |
| 000 | 9,114,096 | 7,909,402 | -1,204,694 |
| Holyhead | 8,610,746 | 7,141,717 | -1,469,029 |
| Dover | 7,142,056 | 4,057,848 | -3,084,208 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,405,913 | 4,479,449 | -1,926,464 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,284,143 | 3,599,908 | -684,235 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 7601
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A lightweight metal used in packaging, construction, or vehicles