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 | 32,259,679 |
| Germany | 7,198,199 |
| United States | 2,324,640 |
| Italy | 2,196,211 |
| 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 | 17,652,075 | 14,607,604 | -3,044,471 |
| Germany | 2,988,024 | 4,210,175 | +1,222,151 |
| United States | 1,050,101 | 1,274,539 | +224,438 |
| Italy | 1,291,622 | 904,589 | -387,033 |
| Belgium | 1,933,644 | 242,996 | -1,690,648 |
| Bahrain | 62,140 | 1,956,386 | +1,894,246 |
| Netherlands | 912,203 | 1,064,605 | +152,402 |
| China | 715,156 | 888,952 | +173,796 |
| Poland | 461,021 | 889,640 | +428,619 |
| Czechia | 742,432 | 537,751 | -204,681 |
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 | 32,594,388 |
| Germany | 6,833,634 |
| United States | 2,792,686 |
| Belgium | 2,087,362 |
| Bahrain | 2,023,820 |
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 | 17,652,075 | 14,942,313 | -2,709,762 |
| Germany | 2,662,264 | 4,171,370 | +1,509,106 |
| United States | 1,491,965 | 1,300,721 | -191,244 |
| Belgium | 1,864,648 | 222,714 | -1,641,934 |
| Bahrain | 62,140 | 1,961,680 | +1,899,540 |
| Netherlands | 968,429 | 991,630 | +23,201 |
| Italy | 1,062,941 | 637,395 | -425,546 |
| China | 705,689 | 890,880 | +185,191 |
| Poland | 444,179 | 821,419 | +377,240 |
| Czechia | 706,902 | 537,745 | -169,157 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 13 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 10 |
| Greater Manchester | 9 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 9 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 9 |
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 | 12 | +3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Norfolk | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| 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) | 38,649,923 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 18,319,548 |
| Air transport | 1,286,005 |
| Road transport | 149,765 |
| Other | 8,140 |
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) | 19,753,361 | 18,896,562 | -856,799 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,368,248 | 8,951,300 | -416,948 |
| Air transport | 587,809 | 698,196 | +110,387 |
| Road transport | 62,506 | 87,259 | +24,753 |
| Other | 3,052 | 5,088 | +2,036 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 35,032,233 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,755,080 |
| Dover | 4,552,862 |
| Felixstowe | 3,136,825 |
| Southampton | 3,034,523 |
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 | 18,938,696 | 16,093,537 | -2,845,159 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,039,432 | 3,715,648 | +1,676,216 |
| Dover | 2,437,773 | 2,115,089 | -322,684 |
| Felixstowe | 1,044,765 | 2,092,060 | +1,047,295 |
| Southampton | 1,003,972 | 2,030,551 | +1,026,579 |
| Killingholme | 2,433,432 | 418,262 | -2,015,170 |
| Portsmouth | 415,983 | 240,007 | -175,976 |
| London Gateway Port | 104,329 | 397,412 | +293,083 |
| ZLC | 243,029 | 203,156 | -39,873 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 251,184 | 160,768 | -90,416 |
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
|
25 |
|
Manufacture of basic metals
|
16 |
|
Manufacture of electrical equipment
|
11 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
11 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 33 |
| 2026-04 | 33 |
| 2026-03 | 34 |
| 2026-02 | 39 |
| 2026-01 | 29 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| WESTBROOK WELDING ALLOYS LIMITED | 109 |
| SPECIALISED WELDING PRODUCTS LIMITED | 97 |
| INSETO (UK) LIMITED | 95 |
| PRYSMIAN CABLES & SYSTEMS LIMITED | 73 |
| VBC GROUP LTD | 71 |
| WELDFAST (UK) LIMITED | 65 |
| ESAB GROUP (UK) LIMITED | 52 |
| METALLISATION LIMITED | 50 |
| LINCOLN ELECTRIC (U.K.) LIMITED | 46 |
| 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 | 75 |
| 54m+ | 48 |
| 15m-54m | 23 |
| 0-1m | 12 |
| 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 | 2,185,081 |
| France | 2,119,306 |
| Japan | 1,828,504 |
| Germany | 1,476,966 |
| Austria | 1,375,733 |
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 | 2,046,800 | 138,281 | -1,908,519 |
| France | 1,226,329 | 892,977 | -333,352 |
| Japan | 1,744,260 | 84,244 | -1,660,016 |
| Germany | 1,160,186 | 316,780 | -843,406 |
| Austria | 1,370,306 | 5,427 | -1,364,879 |
| Italy | 841,171 | 352,954 | -488,217 |
| Thailand | 998,045 | 0 | -998,045 |
| Czechia | 895,476 | 20,004 | -875,472 |
| South Korea | 731,723 | 90,899 | -640,824 |
| Turkey | 771,060 | 40,632 | -730,428 |
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 | 17,590 |
| China | 286 |
| India | 224 |
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 | 7,320 | 10,270 | +2,950 |
| China | 134 | 152 | +18 |
| India | 69 | 155 | +86 |
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) | 9,205,938 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,956,119 |
| Air transport | 1,403,215 |
| Other | 18,586 |
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) | 7,168,977 | 2,036,961 | -5,132,016 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,179,839 | 776,280 | -7,403,559 |
| Air transport | 804,157 | 599,058 | -205,099 |
| Other | 7,880 | 10,706 | +2,826 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,258,658 |
| Felixstowe | 4,666,754 |
| Southampton | 2,343,121 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,642,658 |
| Hull | 1,560,024 |
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 | 5,715,350 | 543,308 | -5,172,042 |
| Felixstowe | 4,590,993 | 75,761 | -4,515,232 |
| Southampton | 2,188,754 | 154,367 | -2,034,387 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,179,172 | 463,486 | -715,686 |
| Hull | 661,654 | 898,370 | +236,716 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 488,906 | 251,038 | -237,868 |
| Immingham Docks | 472,380 | 99,697 | -372,683 |
| Dover | 194,885 | 351,579 | +156,694 |
| East Midlands Airport | 190,412 | 220,185 | +29,773 |
| 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