Import/export HS code 7605: Aluminium wire
Thin, flexible strands of aluminium, used for electrical wiring, cables, or crafts
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Norway | 31,895,776 |
| Germany | 7,754,635 |
| Belgium | 2,235,823 |
| Italy | 2,154,999 |
| United States | 1,979,670 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 16,477,730 | 15,418,046 | -1,059,684 |
| Germany | 3,361,979 | 4,392,656 | +1,030,677 |
| Belgium | 355,138 | 1,880,685 | +1,525,547 |
| Italy | 1,283,953 | 871,046 | -412,907 |
| United States | 895,493 | 1,084,177 | +188,684 |
| Netherlands | 1,069,623 | 893,401 | -176,222 |
| Bahrain | 0 | 1,565,529 | +1,565,529 |
| China | 589,453 | 748,525 | +159,072 |
| Czechia | 750,585 | 556,732 | -193,853 |
| Poland | 356,141 | 847,993 | +491,852 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Norway | 31,948,776 |
| Germany | 7,337,400 |
| United States | 2,626,754 |
| Belgium | 2,226,983 |
| Netherlands | 1,878,748 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 16,530,730 | 15,418,046 | -1,112,684 |
| Germany | 3,052,235 | 4,285,165 | +1,232,930 |
| United States | 1,354,490 | 1,272,264 | -82,226 |
| Belgium | 435,576 | 1,791,407 | +1,355,831 |
| Netherlands | 975,432 | 903,316 | -72,116 |
| Italy | 1,100,281 | 560,002 | -540,279 |
| Bahrain | 0 | 1,565,529 | +1,565,529 |
| China | 601,975 | 731,806 | +129,831 |
| Poland | 358,340 | 889,332 | +530,992 |
| Spain | 617,679 | 619,764 | +2,085 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 11 |
| West Midlands | 10 |
| Greater Manchester | 9 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 |
| Cheshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 9 | 7 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 9 | 7 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 | 4 | -4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
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) | 37,385,004 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 18,468,994 |
| Air transport | 1,243,615 |
| Road transport | 91,381 |
| Other | 6,414 |
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) | 18,413,557 | 18,971,447 | +557,890 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,240,956 | 10,228,038 | +1,987,082 |
| Air transport | 634,446 | 609,169 | -25,277 |
| Road transport | 54,659 | 36,722 | -17,937 |
| Other | 2,682 | 3,732 | +1,050 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 34,397,050 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,419,469 |
| Dover | 5,357,577 |
| Killingholme | 2,809,837 |
| Southampton | 2,804,635 |
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 | 17,793,724 | 16,603,326 | -1,190,398 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,649,639 | 3,769,830 | +2,120,191 |
| Dover | 3,166,608 | 2,190,969 | -975,639 |
| Killingholme | 910,315 | 1,899,522 | +989,207 |
| Southampton | 844,596 | 1,960,039 | +1,115,443 |
| Felixstowe | 1,066,850 | 1,494,587 | +427,737 |
| Portsmouth | 395,717 | 374,178 | -21,539 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 201,459 | 197,457 | -4,002 |
| ZLC | 239,332 | 126,953 | -112,379 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 214,420 | 107,446 | -106,974 |
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 | 43 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 19 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 17 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 12 |
| Other manufacturing | 10 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 29 |
| 2025-11 | 34 |
| 2025-10 | 34 |
| 2025-09 | 27 |
| 2025-08 | 23 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| WESTBROOK WELDING ALLOYS LIMITED | 106 |
| SPECIALISED WELDING PRODUCTS LIMITED | 93 |
| INSETO (UK) LIMITED | 90 |
| VBC GROUP LTD | 69 |
| PRYSMIAN CABLES & SYSTEMS LIMITED | 68 |
| WELDFAST (UK) LIMITED | 62 |
| ESAB GROUP (UK) LIMITED | 47 |
| METALLISATION LIMITED | 46 |
| AVDEL UK LIMITED | 43 |
| LINCOLN ELECTRIC (U.K.) LIMITED | 42 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 70 |
| 54m+ | 55 |
| 15m-54m | 23 |
| 0-1m | 11 |
| Other | 6 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 2,990,478 |
| France | 2,398,302 |
| Japan | 2,240,636 |
| Austria | 2,157,376 |
| Germany | 1,922,459 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 2,391,383 | 599,095 | -1,792,288 |
| France | 1,470,065 | 928,237 | -541,828 |
| Japan | 1,711,782 | 528,854 | -1,182,928 |
| Austria | 1,698,197 | 459,179 | -1,239,018 |
| Germany | 1,557,036 | 365,423 | -1,191,613 |
| Thailand | 1,349,789 | 281,888 | -1,067,901 |
| Italy | 733,576 | 897,146 | +163,570 |
| Turkey | 1,320,425 | 0 | -1,320,425 |
| Czechia | 1,009,969 | 284,251 | -725,718 |
| South Korea | 831,316 | 304,193 | -527,123 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 15,790 |
| China | 292 |
| India | 187 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 7,243 | 8,547 | +1,304 |
| China | 186 | 106 | -80 |
| India | 59 | 128 | +69 |
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) | 12,689,559 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 12,255,531 |
| Air transport | 1,601,579 |
| Other | 16,831 |
| Road transport | 2,686 |
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) | 10,089,736 | 2,599,823 | -7,489,913 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,336,197 | 3,919,334 | -4,416,863 |
| Air transport | 937,089 | 664,490 | -272,599 |
| Other | 7,710 | 9,121 | +1,411 |
| Road transport | 2,686 | 0 | -2,686 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,578,494 |
| Felixstowe | 6,838,637 |
| Southampton | 3,198,904 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,954,663 |
| Hull | 1,296,795 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,277,352 | 2,301,142 | -4,976,210 |
| Felixstowe | 5,256,112 | 1,582,525 | -3,673,587 |
| Southampton | 2,841,860 | 357,044 | -2,484,816 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,378,729 | 575,934 | -802,795 |
| Hull | 582,054 | 714,741 | +132,687 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 646,365 | 306,512 | -339,853 |
| Dover | 271,975 | 536,729 | +264,754 |
| Immingham Docks | 286,044 | 282,678 | -3,366 |
| East Midlands Airport | 177,142 | 223,282 | +46,140 |
| Liverpool Docks | 254,940 | 48,659 | -206,281 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 7605
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Thin, flexible strands of aluminium, used for electrical wiring, cables, or crafts