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 | 239,992,311 |
| Netherlands | 172,815,887 |
| Iceland | 87,231,903 |
| Brazil | 77,865,176 |
| Norway | 72,560,877 |
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 | 121,663,812 | 118,328,499 | -3,335,313 |
| Netherlands | 91,409,788 | 81,406,099 | -10,003,689 |
| Iceland | 57,926,772 | 29,305,131 | -28,621,641 |
| Brazil | 38,439,615 | 39,425,561 | +985,946 |
| Norway | 15,010,423 | 57,550,454 | +42,540,031 |
| Oman | 7,631,608 | 44,356,717 | +36,725,109 |
| France | 32,319,380 | 17,988,570 | -14,330,810 |
| India | 7,193,386 | 26,175,371 | +18,981,985 |
| South Africa | 30,424,008 | 1,036,973 | -29,387,035 |
| Switzerland | 1,838,833 | 22,525,615 | +20,686,782 |
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 | 255,747,139 |
| Iceland | 120,301,309 |
| Norway | 118,615,115 |
| South Africa | 100,244,920 |
| Brazil | 86,575,064 |
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 | 125,521,828 | 130,225,311 | +4,703,483 |
| Iceland | 78,174,490 | 42,126,819 | -36,047,671 |
| Norway | 40,463,900 | 78,151,215 | +37,687,315 |
| South Africa | 67,791,401 | 32,453,519 | -35,337,882 |
| Brazil | 38,439,615 | 48,135,449 | +9,695,834 |
| India | 11,840,646 | 53,962,535 | +42,121,889 |
| Oman | 7,943,804 | 42,214,990 | +34,271,186 |
| Australia | 15,421,597 | 14,576,632 | -844,965 |
| New Zealand | 10,414,204 | 6,550,470 | -3,863,734 |
| Canada | 4,830,597 | 8,963,182 | +4,132,585 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 17 |
| West Midlands | 16 |
| Inner London - West | 15 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 11 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 | 13 | +4 |
| West Midlands | 14 | 11 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 12 | 9 | -3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 | 2 | -4 |
| Essex | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 | 3 | -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) | 554,621,955 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 180,656,935 |
| Other | 171,749,265 |
| Road transport | 71,780,618 |
| Air transport | 2,238,713 |
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) | 248,536,185 | 306,085,770 | +57,549,585 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 92,085,401 | 88,571,534 | -3,513,867 |
| Other | 116,490,142 | 55,259,123 | -61,231,019 |
| Road transport | 4,411 | 71,776,207 | +71,771,796 |
| Air transport | 967,370 | 1,271,343 | +303,973 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 279,585,172 |
| Felixstowe | 180,270,349 |
| 000 | 171,749,265 |
| 499 | 115,979,157 |
| London Gateway Port | 54,246,324 |
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 | 148,969,889 | 130,615,283 | -18,354,606 |
| Felixstowe | 111,542,267 | 68,728,082 | -42,814,185 |
| 000 | 116,490,142 | 55,259,123 | -61,231,019 |
| 499 | 5,926,705 | 110,052,452 | +104,125,747 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,070,346 | 48,175,978 | +42,105,632 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 15,240,524 | 30,743,652 | +15,503,128 |
| Liverpool Docks | 11,302,658 | 32,750,561 | +21,447,903 |
| Belfast Port | 22,460,852 | 20,239,124 | -2,221,728 |
| Dover | 6,598,916 | 13,505,288 | +6,906,372 |
| Southampton | 2,451,411 | 5,362,218 | +2,910,807 |
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 | 35 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 28 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 26 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 15 |
| Other manufacturing | 12 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 21 |
| 2026-03 | 30 |
| 2026-02 | 35 |
| 2026-01 | 32 |
| 2025-12 | 25 |
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+ | 76 |
| 1m-15m | 59 |
| 15m-54m | 22 |
| Other | 20 |
| 0-1m | 13 |
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 | 846,283,097 |
| Switzerland | 121,677,897 |
| Greece | 68,341,426 |
| Ireland | 37,640,708 |
| Netherlands | 24,272,605 |
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 | 410,309,832 | 435,973,265 | +25,663,433 |
| Switzerland | 50,165,181 | 71,512,716 | +21,347,535 |
| Greece | 32,295,125 | 36,046,301 | +3,751,176 |
| Ireland | 19,820,907 | 17,819,801 | -2,001,106 |
| Netherlands | 14,209,879 | 10,062,726 | -4,147,153 |
| France | 17,543,096 | 5,573,925 | -11,969,171 |
| Sweden | 10,271,367 | 10,327,654 | +56,287 |
| United States | 891,590 | 16,280,509 | +15,388,919 |
| Malaysia | 7,456,368 | 24,230 | -7,432,138 |
| Israel | 3,316,831 | 3,878,673 | +561,842 |
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 | 18,691,806 |
| 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 | 8,721,639 | 9,970,167 | +1,248,528 |
| 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) | 849,116,168 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 199,360,633 |
| Rail transport | 141,575,530 |
| Other | 18,746,107 |
| Air transport | 6,342,496 |
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) | 327,342,769 | 521,773,399 | +194,430,630 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 107,602,653 | 91,757,980 | -15,844,673 |
| Rail transport | 141,575,530 | 0 | -141,575,530 |
| Other | 8,724,693 | 10,021,414 | +1,296,721 |
| Air transport | 2,166,442 | 4,176,054 | +2,009,612 |
| Road transport | 1,163 | 2,753 | +1,590 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Goole | 657,440,613 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 245,748,368 |
| Immingham Docks | 133,425,079 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 58,532,829 |
| 000 | 18,746,107 |
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 | 224,466,235 | 432,974,378 | +208,508,143 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 203,997,134 | 41,751,234 | -162,245,900 |
| Immingham Docks | 73,377,840 | 60,047,239 | -13,330,601 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 27,703,361 | 30,829,468 | +3,126,107 |
| 000 | 8,724,693 | 10,021,414 | +1,296,721 |
| Felixstowe | 13,572,923 | 4,190,330 | -9,382,593 |
| Holyhead | 7,755,324 | 5,617,974 | -2,137,350 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,949,137 | 5,040,761 | -908,376 |
| Dover | 6,045,779 | 4,391,507 | -1,654,272 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 0 | 10,356,512 | +10,356,512 |
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