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 | 35,048,255 |
| Germany | 8,005,929 |
| United States | 2,302,176 |
| Italy | 2,198,510 |
| Belgium | 2,176,640 |
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 | 18,433,689 | 16,614,566 | -1,819,123 |
| Germany | 3,279,325 | 4,726,604 | +1,447,279 |
| United States | 906,836 | 1,395,340 | +488,504 |
| Italy | 1,410,711 | 787,799 | -622,912 |
| Belgium | 1,474,720 | 701,920 | -772,800 |
| Netherlands | 961,483 | 1,137,928 | +176,445 |
| Bahrain | 62,140 | 1,956,386 | +1,894,246 |
| China | 686,188 | 1,001,605 | +315,417 |
| Poland | 431,686 | 963,080 | +531,394 |
| Czechia | 737,361 | 619,434 | -117,927 |
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 | 35,382,964 |
| Germany | 7,671,813 |
| United States | 2,822,755 |
| Belgium | 2,087,362 |
| Netherlands | 2,079,813 |
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 | 18,433,689 | 16,949,275 | -1,484,414 |
| Germany | 3,031,610 | 4,640,203 | +1,608,593 |
| United States | 1,297,799 | 1,524,956 | +227,157 |
| Belgium | 1,405,724 | 681,638 | -724,086 |
| Netherlands | 1,016,726 | 1,063,087 | +46,361 |
| Bahrain | 62,140 | 1,961,680 | +1,899,540 |
| China | 714,171 | 969,546 | +255,375 |
| Italy | 1,173,341 | 496,773 | -676,568 |
| Poland | 445,214 | 860,480 | +415,266 |
| Czechia | 674,979 | 615,993 | -58,986 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 12 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 11 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 11 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 | 9 | 11 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 9 | 7 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Norfolk | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 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) | 41,500,180 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 19,546,599 |
| Air transport | 1,276,114 |
| Road transport | 99,209 |
| Other | 8,490 |
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) | 20,388,200 | 21,111,980 | +723,780 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,509,219 | 10,037,380 | +528,161 |
| Air transport | 593,085 | 683,029 | +89,944 |
| Road transport | 60,722 | 38,487 | -22,235 |
| Other | 2,913 | 5,577 | +2,664 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 37,944,603 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,001,545 |
| Dover | 5,372,585 |
| Felixstowe | 3,186,518 |
| Southampton | 3,053,756 |
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 | 19,742,892 | 18,201,711 | -1,541,181 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,785,545 | 4,216,000 | +2,430,455 |
| Dover | 3,133,937 | 2,238,648 | -895,289 |
| Felixstowe | 1,012,352 | 2,174,166 | +1,161,814 |
| Southampton | 889,339 | 2,164,417 | +1,275,078 |
| Killingholme | 2,083,133 | 735,401 | -1,347,732 |
| Portsmouth | 429,833 | 265,066 | -164,767 |
| London Gateway Port | 88,009 | 425,753 | +337,744 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 263,455 | 147,566 | -115,889 |
| ZLC | 251,279 | 102,624 | -148,655 |
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 | 44 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 22 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 17 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 12 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 11 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 33 |
| 2026-03 | 34 |
| 2026-02 | 39 |
| 2026-01 | 29 |
| 2025-12 | 25 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| WESTBROOK WELDING ALLOYS LIMITED | 108 |
| SPECIALISED WELDING PRODUCTS LIMITED | 97 |
| INSETO (UK) LIMITED | 94 |
| PRYSMIAN CABLES & SYSTEMS LIMITED | 72 |
| VBC GROUP LTD | 70 |
| WELDFAST (UK) LIMITED | 64 |
| ESAB GROUP (UK) LIMITED | 51 |
| METALLISATION LIMITED | 49 |
| LINCOLN ELECTRIC (U.K.) LIMITED | 45 |
| AVDEL UK LIMITED | 45 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 72 |
| 54m+ | 51 |
| 15m-54m | 25 |
| 0-1m | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
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 | 2,480,156 |
| France | 2,316,344 |
| Japan | 2,120,750 |
| Austria | 1,686,419 |
| Germany | 1,564,494 |
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 | 2,319,553 | 160,603 | -2,158,950 |
| France | 1,361,094 | 955,250 | -405,844 |
| Japan | 2,016,975 | 103,775 | -1,913,200 |
| Austria | 1,680,992 | 5,427 | -1,675,565 |
| Germany | 1,157,907 | 406,587 | -751,320 |
| Italy | 831,255 | 513,779 | -317,476 |
| Thailand | 1,251,009 | 0 | -1,251,009 |
| Turkey | 1,059,601 | 40,632 | -1,018,969 |
| Czechia | 1,017,398 | 23,387 | -994,011 |
| South Korea | 873,076 | 93,362 | -779,714 |
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 | 18,342 |
| China | 317 |
| India | 283 |
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 | 7,444 | 10,898 | +3,454 |
| China | 143 | 174 | +31 |
| India | 110 | 173 | +63 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,599,815 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,392,606 |
| Air transport | 1,691,524 |
| Other | 19,462 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,205,701 | 2,394,114 | -5,811,587 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,707,213 | 685,393 | -9,021,820 |
| Air transport | 1,072,757 | 618,767 | -453,990 |
| Other | 8,048 | 11,414 | +3,366 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,642,121 |
| Felixstowe | 5,772,613 |
| Southampton | 2,536,955 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,741,487 |
| Hull | 1,578,583 |
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 | 6,934,857 | 707,264 | -6,227,593 |
| Felixstowe | 5,695,588 | 77,025 | -5,618,563 |
| Southampton | 2,423,081 | 113,874 | -2,309,207 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,332,348 | 409,139 | -923,209 |
| Hull | 646,799 | 931,784 | +284,985 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 778,088 | 231,671 | -546,417 |
| Immingham Docks | 475,223 | 100,282 | -374,941 |
| Dover | 45,413 | 512,593 | +467,180 |
| East Midlands Airport | 169,392 | 252,647 | +83,255 |
| London | 121,025 | 0 | -121,025 |
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