Import/export HS code 760521: Thick aluminium alloy wire
Aluminium wire mixed with other metals, with a cross-section larger than 7 mm, used for strength
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,787,810 |
| Germany | 1,616,834 |
| Spain | 386,721 |
| Poland | 334,491 |
| Czechia | 302,359 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 972,337 | 815,473 | -156,864 |
| Germany | 757,146 | 859,688 | +102,542 |
| Spain | 196,183 | 190,538 | -5,645 |
| Poland | 5,948 | 328,543 | +322,595 |
| Czechia | 12,665 | 289,694 | +277,029 |
| United States | 23,736 | 43,543 | +19,807 |
| China | 0 | 43,667 | +43,667 |
| India | 1,238 | 30,407 | +29,169 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 15,722 | 0 | -15,722 |
| France | 10,980 | 3,759 | -7,221 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,735,413 |
| Germany | 1,615,232 |
| Spain | 386,721 |
| Poland | 382,113 |
| Czechia | 293,984 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 967,562 | 767,851 | -199,711 |
| Germany | 752,693 | 862,539 | +109,846 |
| Spain | 196,183 | 190,538 | -5,645 |
| Poland | 5,948 | 376,165 | +370,217 |
| Czechia | 9,584 | 284,400 | +274,816 |
| United States | 30,924 | 45,402 | +14,478 |
| United Kingdom | 4,600 | 32,732 | +28,132 |
| India | 1,238 | 30,407 | +29,169 |
| China | 4,775 | 11,843 | +7,068 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 15,722 | 0 | -15,722 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Cheshire | 2 |
| West Midlands | 2 |
| Devon | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Devon | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,467,338 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 131,520 |
| Air transport | 41,511 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,964,643 | 2,502,695 | +538,052 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,960 | 114,560 | +97,600 |
| Air transport | 27,796 | 13,715 | -14,081 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,673,463 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,453,873 |
| Dover | 961,524 |
| Portsmouth | 124,677 |
| Southampton | 119,347 |
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 | 950,495 | 722,968 | -227,527 |
| Eurotunnel | 440,396 | 1,013,477 | +573,081 |
| Dover | 439,869 | 521,655 | +81,786 |
| Portsmouth | 41,725 | 82,952 | +41,227 |
| Southampton | 15,722 | 103,625 | +87,903 |
| Harwich | 0 | 107,333 | +107,333 |
| Newhaven | 35,755 | 10,558 | -25,197 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 33,785 | 4,612 | -29,173 |
| Poole | 0 | 35,841 | +35,841 |
| Felixstowe | 19,257 | 14,234 | -5,023 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 7 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 5 |
| Air transport | 1 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| NOVELIS UK LTD | 25 |
| AVDEL UK LIMITED | 18 |
| HYDRO ALUMINIUM DEESIDE LIMITED | 13 |
| PREFORMED LINE PRODUCTS (GREAT BRITAIN) LIMITED | 12 |
| CIRTEQ LIMITED | 12 |
| ESAB GROUP (UK) LIMITED | 11 |
| UTM LIMITED | 8 |
| METSOURCE LTD | 7 |
| DEHN (U.K.) LTD. | 7 |
| COMPLEX COLD FORMING LIMITED | 7 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 9 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
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 | 2,487,860 |
| Austria | 2,144,833 |
| Japan | 2,136,261 |
| Thailand | 1,575,339 |
| Germany | 1,498,971 |
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 | 2,269,303 | 218,557 | -2,050,746 |
| Austria | 1,690,962 | 453,871 | -1,237,091 |
| Japan | 1,675,329 | 460,932 | -1,214,397 |
| Thailand | 1,293,451 | 281,888 | -1,011,563 |
| Germany | 1,326,053 | 172,918 | -1,153,135 |
| Turkey | 1,309,851 | 0 | -1,309,851 |
| Czechia | 869,500 | 267,843 | -601,657 |
| South Korea | 831,316 | 304,193 | -527,123 |
| France | 851,284 | 177,254 | -674,030 |
| Taiwan | 649,785 | 259,394 | -390,391 |
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) | 10,646,335 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,919,838 |
| Air transport | 368,522 |
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) | 8,878,681 | 1,767,654 | -7,111,027 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,921,684 | 1,998,154 | -4,923,530 |
| Air transport | 195,178 | 173,344 | -21,834 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,230,687 |
| Felixstowe | 6,525,700 |
| Southampton | 3,075,947 |
| London Gateway Port | 811,056 |
| Immingham Docks | 387,285 |
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 | 6,456,847 | 1,773,840 | -4,683,007 |
| Felixstowe | 5,137,013 | 1,388,687 | -3,748,326 |
| Southampton | 2,787,377 | 288,570 | -2,498,807 |
| London Gateway Port | 737,653 | 73,403 | -664,250 |
| Immingham Docks | 192,646 | 194,639 | +1,993 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 145,966 | 121,253 | -24,713 |
| Dover | 239,754 | 22,965 | -216,789 |
| Liverpool Docks | 216,638 | 16,994 | -199,644 |
| London Stansted Airport | 12,232 | 21,341 | +9,109 |
| East Midlands Airport | 10,666 | 22,072 | +11,406 |
Quick facts
HS code: 760521
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Aluminium wire mixed with other metals, with a cross-section larger than 7 mm, used for strength