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 | 30,353,494 |
| Germany | 7,524,514 |
| Belgium | 2,235,823 |
| Italy | 2,034,183 |
| United States | 1,835,132 |
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 | 16,361,533 | 13,991,961 | -2,369,572 |
| Germany | 3,390,305 | 4,134,209 | +743,904 |
| Belgium | 788,919 | 1,446,904 | +657,985 |
| Italy | 1,345,388 | 688,795 | -656,593 |
| United States | 773,437 | 1,061,695 | +288,258 |
| Netherlands | 1,115,047 | 709,887 | -405,160 |
| Bahrain | 0 | 1,565,529 | +1,565,529 |
| China | 665,051 | 639,171 | -25,880 |
| Czechia | 719,836 | 514,518 | -205,318 |
| Poland | 343,665 | 793,574 | +449,909 |
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 | 30,353,494 |
| Germany | 7,181,112 |
| United States | 2,462,827 |
| Belgium | 2,226,983 |
| Netherlands | 1,740,658 |
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 | 16,361,533 | 13,991,961 | -2,369,572 |
| Germany | 3,127,904 | 4,053,208 | +925,304 |
| United States | 1,242,530 | 1,220,297 | -22,233 |
| Belgium | 869,357 | 1,357,626 | +488,269 |
| Netherlands | 1,020,856 | 719,802 | -301,054 |
| Bahrain | 0 | 1,565,529 | +1,565,529 |
| Italy | 1,135,866 | 420,218 | -715,648 |
| China | 681,611 | 618,414 | -63,197 |
| Spain | 659,489 | 534,288 | -125,201 |
| Poland | 349,732 | 831,045 | +481,313 |
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 |
| Greater Manchester | 9 |
| West Midlands | 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 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 | 4 | -4 |
| West Midlands | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
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) | 35,607,834 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 17,814,776 |
| Air transport | 1,153,844 |
| Road transport | 91,381 |
| Other | 6,299 |
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) | 18,283,348 | 17,324,486 | -958,862 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,831,517 | 8,983,259 | +151,742 |
| Air transport | 610,336 | 543,508 | -66,828 |
| Road transport | 63,573 | 27,808 | -35,765 |
| Other | 2,785 | 3,514 | +729 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 32,716,678 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,339,100 |
| Dover | 5,122,632 |
| Killingholme | 2,794,328 |
| Southampton | 2,667,216 |
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 | 17,724,169 | 14,992,509 | -2,731,660 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,693,271 | 3,645,829 | +1,952,558 |
| Dover | 3,151,233 | 1,971,399 | -1,179,834 |
| Killingholme | 1,443,252 | 1,351,076 | -92,176 |
| Southampton | 793,794 | 1,873,422 | +1,079,628 |
| Felixstowe | 1,109,810 | 1,342,912 | +233,102 |
| Portsmouth | 429,580 | 306,683 | -122,897 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 216,001 | 158,630 | -57,371 |
| ZLC | 249,178 | 106,726 | -142,452 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 229,828 | 68,527 | -161,301 |
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. | 11 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 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+ | 52 |
| 15m-54m | 24 |
| 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 | 2,852,057 |
| Japan | 2,238,191 |
| France | 2,229,747 |
| Austria | 2,040,948 |
| Germany | 1,872,987 |
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 | 2,265,595 | 586,462 | -1,679,133 |
| Japan | 1,864,804 | 373,387 | -1,491,417 |
| France | 1,431,254 | 798,493 | -632,761 |
| Austria | 1,848,660 | 192,288 | -1,656,372 |
| Germany | 1,546,379 | 326,608 | -1,219,771 |
| Thailand | 1,446,843 | 184,834 | -1,262,009 |
| Italy | 815,372 | 793,902 | -21,470 |
| Turkey | 1,295,513 | 0 | -1,295,513 |
| Czechia | 1,079,977 | 176,241 | -903,736 |
| 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 | 15,512 |
| China | 284 |
| 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 | 7,327 | 8,185 | +858 |
| China | 182 | 102 | -80 |
| India | 91 | 96 | +5 |
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) | 11,908,594 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,742,952 |
| Air transport | 1,597,273 |
| Other | 16,481 |
| Road transport | 1,560 |
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) | 10,058,930 | 1,849,664 | -8,209,266 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,799,559 | 2,943,393 | -5,856,166 |
| Air transport | 982,298 | 614,975 | -367,323 |
| Other | 7,862 | 8,619 | +757 |
| Road transport | 1,560 | 0 | -1,560 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,089,290 |
| Felixstowe | 6,508,035 |
| Southampton | 3,063,702 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,695,326 |
| Hull | 1,260,183 |
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 | 7,507,847 | 1,581,443 | -5,926,404 |
| Felixstowe | 5,305,654 | 1,202,381 | -4,103,273 |
| Southampton | 2,919,321 | 144,381 | -2,774,940 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,276,744 | 418,582 | -858,162 |
| Hull | 627,915 | 632,268 | +4,353 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 662,210 | 288,806 | -373,404 |
| Dover | 273,985 | 511,344 | +237,359 |
| Immingham Docks | 415,216 | 134,294 | -280,922 |
| East Midlands Airport | 185,240 | 215,184 | +29,944 |
| 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